Industry consultancy Sweco has revealed plans to expand its double its staff numbers in London over the next 12 months.

Since opening in the city in 2015, the company has grown employee numbers from five to 25. Having relocated to new offices in Farringdon, the firm now plans to double its headcount in the capital to 50.

The new office on Farringdon Road will provide a full range of multi-disciplinary services across buildings, transportation, energy, environment, asset management and water.

In addition, the expansion follows a number of new contract wins. The company has recently been appointed to the Kent County Council consultant framework alongside similar appointments with Medway Council and Notting Hill Housing, while engineering work has also been secured for a major residential programme in Croydon.

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Following the completion of major buildings projects, including Bloomberg’s new European Headquarters, Sweco said it plans to boost market share for other service lines in the capital.

Max Joy, managing director of Sweco UK, said: "We have experienced strong growth since launching our London office in 2015 and this expansion will provide us with greater capacity to deliver our current pipeline.

"While our buildings and transport planning teams are well established in the capital and continue to win large contracts for landmark developments, this move will help us take advantage of a significant opportunity to grow other areas of the business, particularly in environmental assessments, asset management and energy."

Image: Bloomberg European HQ.

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