400 staff to move into 12,000 sq ft of Grade A office space

Grant Thornton has moved into its new flagship office at 103 Colmore Row.

Signing a 10-year lease for just over 12,000 sq ft, its 400 staff will be based on the 17th floor of the 26-storey building.

The firm says the office has been fit out in order to enable flexible working and collaboration and as part of the low-carbon Birmingham District Energy Scheme (BDES), the sustainable building aligns with its environmental aspirations.

The recently opened office offers a range of diverse, high quality working areas including both standing and seated desks, collaboration spaces and private booths with advanced audio-visual equipment and superior acoustics.

The building includes a wellness area, several soundproofed booths, technology-enabled meeting rooms, as well as a members’ club, panoramic roof terrace and restaurant.

Sue Knight, Partner and Practice Leader at Grant Thornton UK LLP in the Midlands, said: “The last two years have had a fundamental impact on how we perceive the ways we work. At Grant Thornton, we understand that the office is still an important part of any effective flexible working model, as it’s pivotal for collaborating both internally and externally as well as helping to drive and nurture the careers of our team members.

“This move not only signals our promise to provide the very best working environment, with an office designed to reflect the needs of our people and teams, but it also exemplifies our commitment to Birmingham’s vibrant business landscape.

“The Midlands is a hive of entrepreneurial businesses and being located close to so many of them in our new office makes it a really exciting space to be in. The whole team is looking forward to utilising this new office to connect in ever more innovative and supportive ways
with the region’s firms in order to help them achieve their ambitions.”