Energy firm powers up with Manchester move

A North East energy firm is plotting national growth after an office expansion.

Sunderland-headquartered Procure Smart has opened a Manchester office.

Bosses say the base - the company's first North West site - has created ten full-time roles, with plans to recruit further staff in the coming months.

They say the venture, at Arkwright House in Parsonage Gardens, will “provide a template” for a broader growth strategy.

Craig Shields, managing director, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled with the operation we have been building in Manchester.

“Business performance last year provided us with the confidence to begin a growth journey. 

“We know the North East market inside out, but we also have strong B2B partners in the North West, which provided us with the intelligence needed to plan the expansion into Manchester.

“We already have a portfolio of customers in the region, which can provide a robust base from which to grow that division. 

“We expect this can then provide a template for more offices and further growth around the country.

“I’m fully confident both areas will become rapid success stories for us; and I look forward to utilising new talent pools around the country to grow them.”

The new Manchester office follows Procure Smart’s launch of Switch Savvi, a digital platform designed to simplify utilities procurement for businesses.

Craig added: “Switch Savvi was a labour of love for the best part of 18 months, so we are thrilled the platform is now live.

“It is certainly shaping up to be another exciting year for the business.”

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