Office plan as Grontmij wins contract

GRONTMIJ is to open a new office in the North-East as it advises Northumbrian Water, alongisde a number of other companies, on a £1.5bn investment programme.

Leeds-based Grontmij will work alongside three other consultants advising on the investment programme in a framework agreement worth between £2m and £4m a year over the next decade.

Leeds-based Turner & Townsend and civil engineer JN Bentley are among 19 companies named as preferred contractors for the utility’s 10 year scheme to improve drining water and sewerage networks in the North East, Essex and Suffolk.

John Chubb, managing director at Grontmij, said: “I am delighted that Grontmij has been appointed to the framework. Our significant framework wins throughout the water industry, coupled with many years of knowledge and expertise in a wide range of skills, mean we will start 2011 in a strong position in the market.

“Our challenge now is to bring our considerable expertise and innovation to Northumbrian Water to enhance their business.  We are dedicated to delivering true added value to Northumbrian, and indeed the UK’s water companies, throughout 2011 and beyond.”

Grontmij will provide feasibility, design and commissioning support subject to appointment to individual projects covered by the framework agreement.

Regional director Paul Smedley said: “We are extremely proud to be appointed to such an important and high profile framework with such a customer conscious client as Northumbrian Water.

“A combination of the Grontmij collaborative and innovative culture together with the skills and experience gained from 20 years of working with the UK water and sewerage companies has been recognised by Northumbrian Water. This is testament to the fact that our project teams continue to deliver fresh ideas and sustainable solutions to the water industry.”