New Plymouth office strengthens commitment to clients, projects and communities across the South West

Mott MacDonald has been operating in the region for 40 years, and more than 500 staff are now based across its offices in Bristol, Exeter and now Plymouth. Over the last five years staff numbers have increased by nearly 80% and it expects that to continue growing.

As well as supporting Babcock with the exciting Devonport Royal Dockyard major infrastructure programme, Mott MacDonald is involved with key projects across the region including; emergency flood alleviation works around the coastline; masterplanning for Cattewater Harbour; working to bring forward local cycling and walking infrastructure plans; decarbonisation planning for University Hospital Plymouth; and supporting the City Council with a Ports Study to support economic growth.

The new office at The Merchant, has an ‘A’ EPC rating, critical to the consultancy’s net zero and sustainability commitments, as well as offering a first class space for staff, partners and clients.

Rachel Ellison, Advisory Services Managing Director in Europe said: “We couldn’t be happier to be putting roots down in Plymouth. We understand the importance of being close to our clients and partners, and what better way to do that than make a home in the heart of this great city. We’re delighted to become an integral part of this community and although we already work alongside some fantastic clients, we look forward to strengthening those existing relationships and forging new ones. Our commitment to this region goes beyond business though, and we are dedicated to creating social value and contributing to our local communities in meaningful ways."

From its new Plymouth base, the consultancy will deliver integrated design, engineering, advisory and management services across defence, water, health, transport, energy and the built environment.