Key Project Details

NBM provided Project Management and Quantity Surveying services on the major refurbishment of The Met Hotel Leeds, a 125-bedroom landmark hotel in the heart of the city centre. Originally opened in 1899, the project involved the transformation and repositioning of the hotel, combining the restoration of its historic character with new interiors, refreshed public areas, upgraded meeting and event facilities, and the introduction of Gott’s Bar & Kitchen.

Challenges

The approach focused on delivering the transformation in a way that respected the building’s Victorian character while supporting the hotel’s repositioning through upgraded interiors, refreshed social spaces and improved guest and event facilities.

• Coordinating multiple stakeholders across design, operator and delivery teams
• Maintaining programme and cost certainty across a complex refurbishment scope
• Ensuring the upgraded hotel met modern guest expectations while working within the constraints of an existing building

Solutions & Approach

NBM provided Project Management and Quantity Surveying services, supporting the client and wider team throughout the refurbishment.

• Managed project delivery from pre-construction through to completion  
• Coordinated design and contractor teams to maintain programme alignment
• Implemented cost control measures to ensure the project remained within budget
• Supported decision-making to balance design ambition with cost and programme constraints
• Facilitated collaboration across the wider delivery team to ensure efficient project execution

Outcomes

NBM’s input was critical throughout the process:

• Successful delivery of a fully refurbished hotel ready for reopening
• Enhanced guest experience through upgraded rooms and revitalised public spaces
• Strengthened the hotel’s position within the Leeds city-centre hospitality market
• Delivered a high-quality refurbishment aligned with the client’s operational and commercial objectives

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