270 jobs to be created by Leeds hotel construction project

A new 14-storey hotel offering 331 rooms will take centre stage at Sovereign Square in Leeds, bringing 270 new jobs to the region.

GMI Construction Group has announced it has been appointed the contractor to the scheme by property management business Marrico, after they submitted a planning application for the new development.

It promises to offer a high-profile frontage with on-site gym, meeting facilities, bar, restaurant and coffee shop.

The hotel has been designed by Leeds-based architectural practice, DLA Design, with the building’s proposed façade inspired by Leeds’ merchandising, textile and architectural history.

The project will support around 190 construction jobs over the life of the project with the hotel creating 80 full-time jobs upon completion.

Lee Powell, GMI divisional managing director, commented: “GMI are delighted to have been appointed by Marrico to deliver the final phase of this development and bring forward another high-quality hotel development.

“This project serves as the 12th hotel project that GMI has been entrusted to deliver including five in the past three years and is testament to the strength of our credentials in this growing sector.”

Mark Barnes, partner at Marrico, said: “We are pleased to be able to share plans for a new hotel within the final remaining development site at Sovereign Square.

“The site is superbly located for hotel use from both business and visitors to the city, being adjacent to the station, business core and the vibrant retail and leisure offer Leeds provides.”