United Kingdom

Shaping the future of the UK’s built environment. Certified a Great Place to Work, two years in a row

    19

    offices in the UK and Ireland

    150

    years operating in the UK

    1,300

    team members

    The United Kingdom is where our global business was founded and is the beating heart of our interconnected organisation.

    With expertise across a wealth of sectors and services, our UK teams have been shaping the country’s landscape since the Gleeds business was set up in 1875, and we’ve worked on some of the UK’s most iconic projects in that time.

    In the UK, we’re renowned for our professionalism with personality, having forged closer connections across the built environment since our first office opened in London, over 150 years ago. Our service is synonymous with quality and reliability, and as we’re an independent business, our advice is assuredly free from conflict of interest.  

    Our people, and their skillsets, are at the heart of our offering. We work with our talented colleagues to share best practice with our clients, not only from across our UK business but from our offices across the globe.  

    Giving back is central to our teams at Gleeds, and wherever possible we engage with local communities to help create a country where every person has the opportunity to thrive.

    Barrow-in-Furness

    Our Barrow-in-Furness office was opened in 2015, and has been proudly serving clients, predominantly those in the energy sector, in the area ever since.

    Local time

    Unit 25-27, Trinity Enterprise Centre Furness Business Park
    Barrow-in-Furness
    Cumbria
    LA14 2PN
    United Kingdom

    Belfast

    Based in the beating heart of Northern Ireland’s capital city, our team in Belfast has been working on some of the region’s most exciting forthcoming projects from our office which opened in 2018.

    As part of the Belfast Region City Deal, we’re leading on project management on the landmark Belfast Stories development – as well as several other defining projects and programmes across the region.

    Key contacts

    Tim Hanna

    Director of Project Management, Belfast
    Local time

    Custom House
    Custom House Square
    Belfast
    BT1 3ET

    Birmingham

    As one of our largest offices, we’ve been working with clients in the West Midlands to deliver exceptional projects and programmes for several decades.

    Some of our most exciting projects in this region include Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Beorma Quarter, the Mailbox shopping centre, the LG and Barclaycard arenas and the Jaguar Land Rover Gaydon Centre.

    Key contacts

    Matt Darby

    Regional Director, Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Local time

    1st Floor
    Interchange Place
    151-165 Edmund St
    Birmingham
    B3 2TA
    United Kingdom

    Bristol

    Our Bristol office, home to a dynamic team of 110 professionals, is situated in the heart of the city and was the second Gleeds office to open after London in 1923. Located in the award-winning Aurora building, the office boasts a blend of young talent and seasoned experts. We offer cost and project management, building surveying and advisory services, supported by a finance team that serves the broader Gleeds business.

    Historically, the Bristol office has been instrumental in the Temple Quay redevelopment, Redcliffe Quarter and Wapping Wharf mixed-use redevelopment. The office has also enjoyed a 40-year continuous framework engagement with the University of Bristol. Currently, we are collaborating with notable clients such as the University of Bristol, University of Bath, University of Exeter, Renishaw, Dyson, Aardman Animations, Mission Street, and Muse Developments.

    Our team supports clients throughout the south west across all major sectors. Some of our current projects include the Al Qasimi Building for the University of Exeter, Cornwall College, the MEPC St Mary Le Port office development, the AEW Debenham redevelopment, and national accounts for the Department of Education and the Ministry of Justice.

    We take pride in our strong connections to the city of Exeter, our relationships with clients in Devon and Cornwall, and our longstanding association with the buildings and people of Bristol, the largest city in our region.

    Local time

    2nd Floor
    Aurora
    Finzels Reach
    Counterslip
    Bristol
    BS1 6BX
    United Kingdom

    Cambridge

    Our teams in Cambridge work across a multitude of sectors, with particular specialisms in the Heritage and Culture and Life Sciences sectors.

    Local time

    2nd Floor
    Building No. 4
    Journey Campus
    Castle Hill
    Cambridge
    CB3 0AN
    United Kingdom

    Cardiff

    Gleeds has maintained an office in Cardiff for over 15 years. Now centrally located near the castle, we are proud to have supported significant local and national projects, leading to our growth to over 50 staff members.

    The Cardiff office offers project and cost management, building surveying, and advisory services. We have been involved in many of Wales's major projects, including iconic commercial properties, public buildings, and infrastructure developments. Notable education projects include Cardiff University’s Institute for Compound Semiconductors and Swansea University’s Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials—both world-class cleanroom facilities. In the healthcare sector, we managed the construction of the new Grange Hospital and the extensive refurbishment of Prince Charles Hospital.

    In the private sector, our expertise is showcased through collaborations with development partners on award-winning projects such as the new BBC headquarters and the high-quality offices and residential buildings surrounding Central Square and Capital Quarter.

    Social value is at the heart of the Cardiff team's approach, as we support local communities with the aim of leaving a lasting positive legacy. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to local needs while maintaining a global standard of quality and service.

    Key contacts

    Simon Williams

    Regional Managing Director (South) , Cardiff
    Local time

    Park House
    Greyfriars Road
    Cardiff
    CF10 3AF
    United Kingdom

    Edinburgh

    In Edinburgh, our teams have expertise in all major sectors and services, and have supported the delivery of some of the Scottish capital’s most exciting projects.

    Local time

    Exchange Place 1
    1 Semple Street
    Edinburgh 
    EH3 8BL
    United Kingdom

    Glasgow

    Our team in Glasgow has delivered excellence on a range of project across the region, as well as working with leaders in the education, residential, retail and hospitality sectors in the city and beyond.

    Local time

    Level 4
    163 West George Street
    Glasgow
    G2 2JJ
    United Kingdom

    Leeds

    From our Leeds office, we’ve helped shape the built environment in Yorkshire and beyond since the office opened in the 1960s. We’re working with clients such as the Department for Education, Wakefield City Council, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Homes England to deliver projects that redefine local communities.

    Key contacts

    Brian McArdle

    Managing Director, UK, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Paul Mann

    Regional Director, North England, Manchester, United Kingdom
    Local time

    Town Centre House
    Merrion Centre
    Leeds
    LS2 8ND
    United Kingdom

    Liverpool

    Our Liverpool office has expertise across all our main sectors and services. Major projects have included Royal Liverpool Hospital, shopping centre Metquarter, and various projects with the University of Liverpool.

    Key contacts

    Brian McArdle

    Managing Director, UK, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Paul Mann

    Regional Director, North England, Manchester, United Kingdom
    Local time

    No. 4 St Paul's Square
    Old Hall Street
    Liverpool
    L3 9SJ
    United Kingdom

    London

    Our London office is our largest and forms our national and global headquarters.

    Having undertaken a significant range of projects across the city and beyond, Gleeds’ London team has made an undeniable contribution to the development of the capital’s skyline.

    Local time

    58 Berners Street
    London
    W1T 3NQ
    United Kingdom

    Manchester

    Manchester is one of our largest UK offices, achieving groundbreaking results for our clients across all Gleeds’ main sectors and services.

    Key contacts

    Brian McArdle

    Managing Director, UK, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Paul Mann

    Regional Director, North England, Manchester, United Kingdom

    Steve Teare

    Director of Cost Management, Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Local time

    Abbey House
    74 Mosley Street
    Manchester
    M2 3LW
    United Kingdom

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Our team in Newcastle has been helping clients in the north east of the UK achieve their ambitions since the office opened in the 1960s.

    Key contacts

    Brian McArdle

    Managing Director, UK, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    Paul Mann

    Regional Director, North England, Manchester, United Kingdom
    Local time

    Q11, Quorum Business Park
    Benton Lane
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
    NE12 8BU
    United Kingdom

    Nottingham

    We’ve been in Nottingham since the 1930s, and helping clients across the East Midlands to achieve their project and programme goals. We’ve worked collaboratively with clients to deliver landmarks in the city including the GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry, and the Elective Orthopaedic Theatre Building at Nottingham City Hospital, to name a few.

    Beyond these projects, we’ve worked across all major sectors and services, with deep expertise in the region.

    Key contacts

    Matt Darby

    Regional Director, Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Local time

    1st floor
    11 Station Street
    Nottingham
    NG2 3AJ
    United Kingdom

    Oxford

    In the historic city of Oxford, we’re focused on supporting clients in the Heritage and Culture and Life Sciences sectors, as well as working with a diverse range of other organisations to achieve excellence on their built environment projects.

    Local time

    Threeways House 
    36 George Street
    Oxford
    OX1 2BJ
    United Kingdom

    Royal Tunbridge Wells

    Our Tunbridge Wells office is home to a multi-disciplinary team of 25 colleagues, leading on a range of services and sectors in South London, Kent and Sussex.

    Local time

    Trinity House
    Church Road
    Tunbridge Wells
    TN1 1AG
    United Kingdom

    Southampton

    From our office in Southampton, we support clients in Hampshire and further afield, creating exceptional projects. We act as a trusted partner, solving problems and offering guidance during any project hurdles to achieve successful outcomes.

    Local time

    Vanbrugh House Grange Drive
    Hedge End
    Southampton
    Hampshire
    SO30 2AF
    United Kingdom

    Teesside

    Our office has been serving clients in the Teeside region for some time, with a focus on exceeding our clients’ expectations.

    Local time

    Origin Hub
    Evolution
    Wynyard Business Park
    Billingham
    Teesside
    TS22 5TB

    Warrington

    The Warrington office is home to our energy business which has been involved in many major UK energy infrastructure programmes for several decades, initially in nuclear and now across the clean energy sector, including natural resources and the nuclear defence estate.

    Key contacts

    Andy Ellis

    Global Head of Energy, Warrington, United Kingdom
    Local time

    Suite E
    Chadwick House
    Birchwood Park
    Warrington
    Cheshire
    WA3 6AE
    United Kingdom

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