Centra is led by Jonathan Bland, whose experience includes the planning, coordination and delivery of sports infrastructure projects across universities, schools and wider development environments.
The following projects reflect experience gained by Centra’s director through previous senior project management and delivery roles within the specialist sports construction sector.
This experience spans early-stage feasibility, planning, technical coordination and construction delivery, with a focus on clear communication, stakeholder engagement and practical project leadership.
A major outdoor sports facility development forming part of UWE Bristol’s wider investment in student sport.
The scheme created a standalone sports hub with synthetic pitch provision, natural grass areas, changing facilities, spectator infrastructure, floodlighting and associated external works.
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A multi-facility improvement project within an established university sports complex, supporting performance sport and wider community use.
The works included a new 3G rugby and football facility, hockey pitch resurfacing, floodlighting upgrades, changing provision, access improvements, fencing, drainage and utility infrastructure.
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An early-stage sports campus development within a sensitive school estate setting.
The proposals included new outdoor sports facilities, a clubhouse, changing provision, cricket practice facilities and associated estate infrastructure, requiring careful design and planning coordination.
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