Key takeaways
8
bay dedicated recovery areas
6
new theatre suites
5,174
m sq total internal floor area
- Upgraded an outdated 1970’s-built facility to meet the modern needs of the 21st century, expanding capacity, updating technology, and providing a more efficient layout.
- The expansion includes 10 resuscitation bays, 27 major cubicles and involves the creation of six new operating theatres, supporting various specialist areas.
- Futureproofed M & E services with adaptable plate heat exchangers for sustainable heating, aligning with the NHS’ and our own net zero ambitions.
World-class service deserves world-class facilities. In the fast-moving field of medicine, the opportunity to expand, develop, and enhance is essential. The rejuvenation of the Manchester Royal Infirmary Emergency Department will provide just that—state-of-the-art facilities, built with the future in mind.
This exciting renovation project will boost the MRI Emergency Department, increasing capacity, providing a more efficient layout, and meeting the evolving requirements of 21st-century healthcare. The expanded department will include 10 resuscitation bays, 27 major cubicles, and six new operating theatres, supporting the hospital’s role as a regional centre for specialist surgeries.
Expected to take three years, this two-phase development will keep the Emergency Department and theatres fully operational throughout the works. Temporary access routes and separation from live construction will ensure minimal impact on services.
With extensive experience in healthcare projects, Mace is well-placed to add cost and programme benefits, supporting the Trust through direct delivery using the Department for Health Construction Framework. We are committed to leaving a lasting legacy for staff, patients, visitors, and the wider community.
Key challenges include working in a live environment, ensuring the Emergency Department continues to function and provide high-quality service. Mace has collaborated with the Trust and IHP to create a construction phase plan that safely separates live construction works.
By futureproofing M&E services with adaptable plate heat exchangers, the project aligns with the NHS’s net zero carbon ambitions. This development will bring the hospital into the 21st century, expanding the 1970s Emergency Department and constructing a state-of-the-art theatre complex.
