Engineering and design consultancy expands footprint with latest office launch

Leeds-based engineering, environment and design consultancy Sweco UK is pushing ahead with its growth plans following its its acquisition of Grontmij last year with the launch of an office in Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside.

The consultancy says it has experienced strong growth after securing a number of high value multi-disciplinary projects. These included the upgrade of the A96 in Scotland and the delivery of improved research stations for the British Antarctic Survey.

Sweco has also increased its recruiting efforts to meet the needs of its growing client base, it said.

Located within the Durham Tees Valley Business Centre, the office will complement the consultancy’s existing 11 locations in the UK and contribute to the multi-disciplinary services covering buildings, environment, energy, transportation and water and asset management offered by Sweco.

The Stockton-based team is currently working on a variety of Highways England projects, including the implementation of a stretch of smart motorway between junctions 9 and 14 of the M3 in Hampshire.

Projects that Sweco is already assisting with across the North East include the A1 Leeming to Barton upgrade and the A1 Scotswood to North Brunton project.

Sweco UK managing director Max Joy said: “We have experienced consistent, positive revenue growth since we launched and our consultancy work in the North East has made a significant contribution to that success.

“We chose to open in Stockton to give us a greater footprint in the region, in addition to our established Gateshead office, and as part of our strategic growth plans across the UK. It provides us with the platform to generate further sustainable growth and gives our clients enhanced access to our services and specialisms.”