Engineering firm completes move to Mailbox HQ

Global engineering consultancy WSP has moved 700 staff into its new Birmingham headquarters in the city’s iconic Mailbox building following a £7m refurbishment.

Part of plans to consolidate WSP’s Midlands presence, the move brings more than 700 staff from smaller offices across the region together in a 46,700 sq ft space.

The relocation aims to drive further collaboration between WSP’s specialist engineers, technicians, scientists, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as design and programme professionals, as it delivers major projects in the region including HS2’s Curzon Street Station.

The fit-out was designed by WSP’s own team in conjunction with Idaco and refurbishment specialist Overbury.

Malcolm Davidson, director at WSP, said: “This move is a key milestone for WSP, one that highlights our commitment to Birmingham and the Midlands. Over recent years, we have built a strong track record in successfully leading flagship projects in the city including Smart Motorways, the 212 Broad Street Tower, the Bullring and Grand Central, solidifying our position as a go-to engineering consultancy across a range of disciplines, delivered in a workspace that allows for us to attract the very best talent to be creative and innovate.

“We wanted this office to embody our specialist approach and strive for excellence, and with projects including HS2’s Curzon Street Station just getting underway, it provides the perfect location for our staff to thrive and continue to deliver the high-calibre work we’re known for. We’d like to thank Brockton Capital for leasing us the space, their project team and Overbury and wider partners who supported the delivery of such a forward-thinking workspace.”

WSP and landlord Brockton Capital announced the pre-let in January, with WSP joining a range of existing tenants at the Mailbox estate including the BBC, Associated Architects and Advanced.