Energising Sheffield’s City Centre Regeneration

Kangaroo Works formed a significant part of Sheffield City Council’s Heart of the City II masterplan, and we were proud to contribute to a development that helped reshape the city centre. The 14-storey mixed-use scheme delivered 365 high-specification apartments, five commercial and retail units, secure underground car parking, and a landscaped central park designed to create an active and welcoming environment.

Completed in March 2023, the project strengthened Sheffield’s residential offering while supporting wider regeneration ambitions. Its scale and prominence within the city centre made it a flagship scheme within the Heart of the City II programme.

We were appointed to deliver the full mechanical and electrical package under a £7 million contract, taking responsibility for coordinating and installing all building services across the development. Our scope covered mechanical, electrical, and associated life safety systems throughout residential apartments, communal areas, plant spaces, and commercial units.

From early-stage coordination through to final commissioning, we ensured every element was integrated effectively and delivered in line with programme and compliance requirements. The scale and complexity of the scheme demanded structured planning and disciplined execution at every stage.

Across all mechanical installations, we prioritised reliability, efficiency, and long-term maintainability. Each system was designed and delivered to support the everyday comfort of residents while aligning with the performance expectations of a modern city-centre development.

Comprehensive life safety systems, including fire alarms and emergency lighting, were installed, tested, and commissioned to current regulatory standards. These systems were integrated seamlessly within the wider building infrastructure, ensuring compliance and reliable operation.

The use of LED lighting reduced long-term energy consumption, while the electrical infrastructure was designed with sufficient capacity to support future enhancements or renewable integration if building requirements evolve over time.

Kangaroo Works was a complex and rewarding project to deliver. The scale of the scheme and the constraints of a busy city centre location meant coordination was critical at every stage. Our team worked closely with the main contractor and stakeholders to ensure the installation ran smoothly, safely, and in line with programme. Seeing the finished development contributing to Sheffield’s regeneration was something we were extremely proud to be part of.

James Bowden - Project Manager, Heb Mechanical & Electrical

Quality assurance and safety were embedded across every phase of the project. We carried out structured inspection, testing, and commissioning processes to validate system performance prior to handover.

Our site teams maintained high safety standards within what was a complex and busy working environment. Despite logistical constraints, progress remained steady while meeting the quality expectations of a flagship city-centre scheme.

Through coordinated sequencing and collaborative working, we delivered the project in line with programme requirements. Each element of the mechanical and electrical installation was verified to ensure performance, compliance, and operational readiness.

Kangaroo Works now stands as a landmark residential development within Sheffield’s regenerated core. Knowing that our building services systems support the comfort, safety, and day-to-day functionality of hundreds of residents and commercial occupants is something we are proud to have contributed to.