This year Princebuild is celebrating a major milestone in its long-standing relationship with Waitrose, as work progresses on its 50th Waitrose project – a landmark scheme in St Neots that also represents the company’s largest to date.
The partnership between Princebuild and Waitrose began in September 2020, with the delivery of a significant refurbishment project at Waitrose Godalming, valued at just under £1 million. Since then, the relationship has gone from strength to strength, with Princebuild delivering a wide range of schemes across the UK, including store refurbishments, extensions and improvement works.
Now, just a few years on, that collaboration has grown into a portfolio of more than 50 schemes, with a combined value exceeding £50 million – a fitting alignment of numbers that reflects both the scale and consistency of the partnership.
The upcoming completion of Waitrose St Neots marks a particularly special moment. Not only does it represent the 50th completed scheme, but it also stands as the highest-value project Princebuild has delivered for Waitrose to date.
Throughout the partnership, Princebuild has demonstrated its ability to deliver complex retail projects in live environments, often working within tight programmes and operational constraints. This consistent performance has helped to build a strong, trusted relationship with the Waitrose team, underpinned by collaboration, reliability and a shared commitment to quality.
The journey from a single scheme in Godalming to a £50 million portfolio highlights Princebuild’s expertise in the retail sector and its ability to scale delivery while maintaining high standards. Each project has contributed to enhancing store environments for customers and colleagues alike, supporting Waitrose’s ongoing investment in its estate.
With further schemes already in the pipeline, including projects scheduled to commence later in 2026, the relationship continues to evolve. However, the St Neots project provides a natural moment to reflect on what has been achieved so far and to recognise the teams involved in reaching this milestone.
Reaching 50 projects in just a few years is a significant achievement, and one that reinforces Princebuild’s position as a trusted delivery partner within the retail sector.