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Case Study: Pastry School Refurbishment Project at St Peter’s College

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Project Overview


  • Client: St Peter’s College

  • Location: Oxford

  • Sector: Education

  • Construction Value: £1.1m

  • Programme: Not specified

  • Role: Project Management


The Brief


St Peter’s College appointed Iconic Project Management to deliver the refurbishment of the Music Room to create a best-in-class performance environment.


The objective was to enhance the quality of the space, provide disabled access and facilities, and improve external circulation by removing an existing staircase, while addressing key constraints including a constrained site and operational college environment.


Before and during construction photos of the music room and adjoining bridge at St Peter's College

The Challenge


The project presented several complexities, including a live operational site with students in close proximity to construction works, a constrained site with limited level access, and a complex stakeholder environment driven by committee-based decision making.


Iconic’s Approach


Iconic provided project management, guiding the project from early stages through to completion.


Our team focused on stakeholder coordination, programme control, and risk management, ensuring that the client’s objectives remained central throughout the project.


The Outcome


The project was successfully delivered on time and within budget.


Key outcomes included:

  • Operational disruption minimised

  • Programme delivered to agreed dates

  • Cost certainty achieved, with a 3% variance outperforming the industry standard


Photos of the completed music room and adjoining bridge at St Peter's College

Project FAQs


What was the biggest challenge on this project?

Delivering the works within a live college environment, with students in close proximity and restricted site access.


How did Iconic manage risk on this project?

Through proactive programme control, stakeholder coordination, and careful planning to minimise disruption and manage site constraints.


What was the outcome for the client?

A high-quality refurbishment delivered on time and within budget, with improved accessibility and functionality.


Why was project management important on this scheme?

Strong project management ensured coordination across a complex stakeholder group, controlled programme and cost, and enabled successful delivery within a constrained, live environment.



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Author


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Lizzie Hewitt

Lizzie is the driving force behind Iconic Project Management. She thrives on crafting creative strategies that set the company apart, ensuring every project delivers maximum value for clients.


Her leadership is built on a people-first approach—empowering the team with the right tools, support, and culture to do what they do best: deliver outstanding projects on time, on budget, and on brief.


Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement, Lizzie is committed to making the construction industry a place where people and projects thrive.

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