Steel firm scoops contract for Google’s UK headquarters

Engineering and steel structuring firm Severfield has won a landmark contract on the recently announced new Google headquarters in King’s Cross, London.

Thirsk-based Severfield will provide 15,900 tonnes of structural steelwork services for the 11-storey building with the work scheduled to start on site in June.

Alan Dunsmore, acting chief executive, said: “We are delighted to announce that Severfield has been awarded this Google contract and are looking forward to working with Lendlease on such a high profile, iconic development at King’s Cross.

“This contract win adds to our recently announced strong order book of £245m and supports Severfield’s position as the market leader with unrivaled design, fabrication and construction capabilities.”

The group has already worked on a number of key buildings in the King’s Cross area, including 3 and 4 Pancras Square, King’s Cross R1 and S2, and the new retail quarter Coal Drops Yard, which is currently under construction.