Leeds engineering practice ‘cements commitment’ to region by doubling office size

Civil, structural and transport engineering practice, Civic Engineers has doubled the size of its Leeds office to accommodate its expanding team and growth plans.

The studio has moved from a 1,522 sq ft office suite in Tower Works to a 3,163 sq ft building in the Round Foundry, 100 yards away. Civic Engineers has been responsible for a plethora of projects within Leeds, and the new office has cemented its commitment to the city and the burgeoning South Bank and continuing in the same vein.

The firm has worked on the “eye-catching” £12m Ironworks project, which has seen land off David Street transformed into 53 apartments, 15 townhouses and two commercial units, just around the corner from the new studio

The Leeds team has also done extensive strategic planning and placemaking work for Leeds City Council including Leeds Our Spaces and the Leeds Innovation Arc and are currently working on the redevelopment of the House of Fraser site in Briggate.

Director of the Leeds office, Leah Stuart, commented: “As we return to the office, we were really keen to embrace our new studio as a place for collaboration. We recognise the value of coming together as a team, and especially for our younger team members.

“Giving them the opportunity to learn alongside more experienced engineers helps us all work more effectively.

“We’re excited to remain on the South Bank and be part of the Marshalls Mill community. We have worked on the refurbishment of this campus over the years and have seen the progress being made by developers in the surrounding area. It’s a fantastic part of the city to be in.”

The Leeds studio has grown from five to 16 team members in recent years and the larger office allows more flexibility for the team to grow further.

Leah added: “We’ve got access to a fantastic talent pool here in Leeds and West Yorkshire. We will continue to grow and the new office space will give us the freedom to expand. The proximity to Leeds Station is a major positive for us.

“Having a nice place to work is essential. We’re next to some fantastic local institutions, with loads of cool amenities and that’s good for us as a business. We’re looking forward to seeing more of the team on a regular basis; sharing ideas and spending time together fuels innovation.”

The team has been leading mentoring sessions with Leeds Beckett University as well as The Universities of Leeds and Sheffield and will be expanding these opportunities in the new year.

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily

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