Client City Life Developments has appointed Wakefield-based Henley as principal contractor to refurbish the Grade II-listed Midland Mill, which will be converted into 22 flats alongside a new 33-storey tower being delivered by main contractor Torsion.

The historic mill dates back to 1793 and is a recognised landmark on the city’s South Bank. Work is already underway on the complex restoration, which will involve dismantling and rebuilding several of the building’s façades.

Henley will install bespoke stainless-steel reinforcements, fabricated by sister firm HZS Stainless Steel, to integrate with original timber and masonry. A new steel-framed slate roof will also incorporate solar PV tiles capable of generating more than 40,000 kWh a year.

Henley is drawing on its in-house divisions including Henley Brickwork, Rail and Stone Specialists to carry out the complex job.

Tom Cardoe, md of restoration at Henley, said: “Our role isn’t just to preserve the past; it is to engineer it for the future.”