Leeds engineering consultancy Sweco UK launches new Teesside office

Sweco UK, the Leeds-based engineering, environment and design consultancy, has announced the opening of a new office in Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside.

Located within the Durham Tees Valley Business Centre, the office will complement the consultancy’s existing 11 locations in the UK.

The new office will also contribute to the multi-disciplinary services covering buildings, environment, energy, transportation and water and asset management offered by Sweco.

A team of four transportation experts initially occupied the office. They have significant experience in delivering Intelligent Transport Systems, such as smart motorways, which are being implemented across the UK.

The Stockton-based team is currently working on a variety of Highways England projects, including the implementation of a stretch of smart motorway between junctions 9 and 14 of the M3 in Hampshire.

Projects that Sweco is already assisting with across the North East include the A1 Leeming to Barton upgrade and the A1 Scotswood to North Brunton project.

Max Joy, Sweco UK managing director, said: “We have experienced consistent, positive revenue growth since we launched and our consultancy work in the North East has made a significant contribution to that success.

“We chose to open in Stockton to give us a greater footprint in the region, in addition to our established Gateshead office, and as part of our strategic growth plans across the UK. It provides us with the platform to generate further sustainable growth and gives our clients enhanced access to our services and specialisms.”

In the UK, Sweco employs 800 people and in addition to Gateshead and Stockton has offices in Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Maidenhead, Manchester, Peterborough and Solihull.

Stuart Wilson, Stockton-based Sweco technical director, added: “It is fantastic to be part of such a fast-growing, forward-thinking business which recognises the huge opportunities for growth in the region and beyond.

“We are looking forward to expanding the Teesside office and supporting Sweco’s multi-disciplinary project delivery throughout the UK.”

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