Graham Interior Fit-Out, the contractor responsible for bringing the City Campus to life at 1 Trevelyan Square in Leeds, won the award, highlighting the excellence in project delivery, innovation and social impact of the new campus. Leeds Trinity University’s City Campus offers a range of modern facilities and services to ensure students can have the best environment for learning, experience and collaboration. The campus recently received its BREEAM Excellent certification firmly establishing its sustainability claims. 

Jo Hynes, Chief Operating Officer at Leeds Trinity University said: “We are delighted to see our work with Graham on the Leeds Trinity City Campus recognised on a national scale. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams to bring a sustainable, innovative and state-of-the-art campus into the city centre and offer more opportunities to our students, while contributing to Leeds’s economy and growth. 

“The City Campus is now nearing its one-year anniversary since it opened for teaching and it has been a joy to see students and staff use the facilities, prospective students explore their options and business partners benefit from a more active collaboration with Leeds Trinity University since its expansion into the city. Congratulations to Graham and all the colleagues involved.” 

James Shannon, Graham Interior Fit-Out Project Manager, said: “Delivering Leeds Trinity University’s new City Campus was a true team effort, and we’re incredibly proud to see it recognised with this award. The project challenged us to push boundaries in design, logistics, and delivery, and the result is a vibrant, future-focused space that will inspire generations of students.” 

Faye Dolan, Framework Director at Procure Partnerships Framework, who run the awards, said: “We are proud to congratulate Graham and Leeds Trinity University on winning Project of the Year (North) at the NPEA 2025. The delivery of the new City Campus at Trevelyan Square is an outstanding example of what can be achieved through collaboration and innovation. Completed within a tight nine-month programme, the project has created a transformative, career-focused learning environment in the heart of Leeds. With over 51% of the project’s value reinvested into social value initiatives, this scheme not only demonstrates technical excellence but also leaves a lasting legacy for the wider community.” 

Find out more about programmes taught at Leeds Trinity University’s City Campus.