CQS Solutions played a key role in the delivery of a new supported living development in Wellington, Telford, providing specialist accommodation designed to support independent living. Delivered on behalf of Tailored Lifestyle Group and Telford & Wrekin Council, the £3.5 million scheme transformed the site of a former public house into 11 modern supported living apartments alongside associated infrastructure and public realm improvements.
The development was created to provide high-quality transitional and sheltered accommodation for vulnerable residents, combining modern construction methods with a design that respected the character of the surrounding streetscape. The works included demolition of the former building, installation of screw pile foundations, construction of a lightweight steel frame structure, landscaping works and the incorporation of energy-efficient technologies, including infrared heating systems.
One of the project’s most significant challenges emerged during demolition when the retained street-facing façade, which was to be incorporated into the new development for planning and heritage reasons, was found to be structurally unsound. Working closely with the contractor and design team, CQS Solutions helped develop a solution that enabled the façade to be carefully dismantled and faithfully replicated, preserving the appearance and intent of the original design while ensuring the safety and integrity of the completed structure.
The project was delivered within a constrained urban environment surrounded by neighbouring properties, requiring careful stakeholder engagement, programme management and logistical planning. The inclusion of specialist construction technologies, including screw pile foundations and innovative heating systems, also required detailed coordination and commercial oversight throughout the design and construction process.
Acting as both Estimator and Quantity Surveyor, CQS Solutions provided cost planning, Bills of Quantities, procurement support, contract negotiation, cost control and commercial management services from pre-construction through to completion. Through proactive collaboration with the client, contractor and wider project team, the scheme was successfully delivered while maintaining strong cost control and programme certainty.
The completed development now provides 11 high-quality supported living apartments that contribute positively to the local community, demonstrating CQS Solutions’ expertise in delivering technically complex residential projects where commercial management, stakeholder engagement and attention to detail are critical to success.