10 jobs to be created as Specsavers sets out vision for new store at £35m Sheffield retail scheme

St James Securities, the Leeds-based developer, and NFU Mutual have secured another national retailer for their forthcoming £35m retail park in Sheffield.

After securing planning in October 2017 for an additional unit, Specsavers has now exchanged contracts and will be located adjacent to Aldi, Shoezone and M&S Foodhall at the 146,000 sq ft scheme.

An estimated £250k will be invested in Opticians Specsavers’ fifth store in the city, creating 10 new jobs.

In total, the retail scheme will create 250 full time jobs together with 124 jobs during construction.

WSB Property Consultants, the Leeds-based letting agent, has already secured a number of lettings having exchanged contracts with Next, M&S Foodhall, Aldi, TK Maxx, Homesense, Wilkos, Pets at Home, Mountain Warehouse, Shoezone, Card Factory, Greggs and Costa.

St James Securities is on track to complete the scheme in April 2018.

Paul Morris, director of St James Securities, said: “We are delighted to welcome Specsavers to the Park, as they are a trusted and accomplished retailer and a perfect fit with the retailers who have already signed up which will further enhance the shopping experience to customers who visit the scheme”

Adam Mobley, partner of WSB Property Consultants, added: “The scheme is now 95% pre-let, with the final unit, extending to 5,000 sqft, currently under offer and in legals to another national retailer. The scheme has been extremely well received in the retail market.”

WSB Property Consultants LLP advised St James Securities and NFU Mutal. Barker Proudlove represented Specsavers.