Work gets underway on construction group’s HQ
Work is underway to deliver a £2.5m Midlands headquarters for construction contractor MCS Group.
MCS Group held an official ground-breaking ceremony at the Opus 40 site in Warwick, attended by managing director Keir Edmonds, who won the Company Leader for up to 100 employees accolade at TheBusinessDesk.com’s recent Leadership Awards, group commercial director Alan Shadbolt, and Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western.
Currently based in Claverdon the company is building its state-of-the-art 8,500 sq ft HQ as it enjoys a period of sustained growth in delivering projects across the industrial, storage and distribution sector.
MCS currently employs 55 staff, which could rise to 65 once the new HQ reaches completion next year.
MCS Group has set itself a target of doubling its current turnover to around £200m million by 2020 and significantly increasing profits. In the past four years its turnover has increased from £38m to an expected £110m this year. Key clients include developers Chancerygate, Opus Land and Richardson.
MCS Group believes the move will support staff by relocating close to the centre of Warwick, where they will have access to local amenities including day care, schools, surgeries and shops, and a greater range of housing.
Edmonds, who established the company 15 years ago, said: “The start of construction of our headquarters marks the beginning of a very exciting era for MCS Group. It is a major investment in the future of our business and our workforce, and is a clear statement of intent – demonstrating how ambitious we are to grow by delivering projects of the highest quality.
“Our new offices will allow us to showcase our expertise in commercial construction whilst providing a gateway statement headquarters building on to the Opus 40 site.”
Western added: “I am very pleased to welcome this project. The centrality of this new site is ideal, with the mainline train link within walking distance and the site is easily accessible from the major road networks. The skills base that this will develop is significant and this is an excellent opportunity to create a bespoke office to their requirements, with close by local amenities for staff, including the town itself.”
