Mott MacDonald moves into new city centre office in Leeds

Engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald is moving into a new city centre office.
Lizzie Murphy
By Lizzie Murphy
Published 27th Aug 2023, 16:45 BST

The company has signed a lease for 15,500 sq ft of office space at No.1 Leeds on Whitehall Road in Leeds.

The company has taken a 10-year-lease on the fifth floor of the building, which is owned by Credit Suisse Asset Management.

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Eamon Fox, of Knight Frank, who advised Credit Suisse Asset Management, said: “This is a very significant deal, underlining the fact that 26 Whitehall Road is one of the finest office buildings in the city.

Mott MacDonald has taken a 10-year-lease on the fifth floor of the No1. Leeds building on Whitehall Road, which is owned by Credit Suisse Asset Management.Mott MacDonald has taken a 10-year-lease on the fifth floor of the No1. Leeds building on Whitehall Road, which is owned by Credit Suisse Asset Management.
Mott MacDonald has taken a 10-year-lease on the fifth floor of the No1. Leeds building on Whitehall Road, which is owned by Credit Suisse Asset Management.

"It already boasts some high-profile occupiers, including Yorkshire Post Newspapers, global consumer finance business International Personal Finance (IPF), energy company Engie (formerly GDF Suez) and Sky.

“These occupiers underpin the quality of 26 Whitehall Road and its excellent location.”

He added: “This deal, one of the largest of the last three months, also emphasises the strength of the Leeds office market, which has proved remarkably resilient in the face of the challenging economic climate.”

Lisa Littlefair, Leeds city lead for Mott MacDonald, said: “We’re pleased to be expanding our base in Leeds city centre.”

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