Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has been appointed by the Department for Education (DfE) to lead the construction of Skelton Primary School.

The project comprises the construction of a new two-storey, energy-efficient school to replace the existing ageing building. The T-shaped facility will accommodate approximately 630 pupils and include modern classrooms, staff offices and a large multi-purpose sports and dining hall. Designed with sustainability at its core, the school will incorporate solar panels and air source heat pumps, while the wider site will feature new playing fields, a sports court and a wildflower meadow created on the footprint of the old school building.

Creating lasting social value is a key priority for Tilbury Douglas. Throughout the project, the team will focus on supporting employment and skills, promoting health and wellbeing, engaging with the local community and delivering fundraising initiatives. To date, 75% of subcontract orders have been placed with businesses within a 50-mile radius, supporting the regional economy, while two ‘Meet the Buyer’ events have helped create opportunities for local suppliers.

William Kay, Regional Director – Yorkshire and the North East at Tilbury Douglas, said: “We are delighted to be delivering this fantastic new school in our community. By working with locally based supply chain partners, we are supporting jobs, creating opportunities and helping to strengthen the regional economy. Just as importantly, we are giving pupils the chance to see first-hand how their new school is being built through regular site visits and engagement activities. When complete, it will provide a modern, sustainable learning environment that the school and wider community can be proud of for generations to come.”