Engineering consultancy Wallace Whittle opens in Manchester and Birmingham

Engineering consultancy Wallace Whittle is opening offices in Manchester and Birmingham as part of its UK growth plans.

The firm has a strong focus on Scotland and the Republic of Ireland and is now focusing on expanding its network of regional offices in England. It employs over 140 people across eight regional bases across the UK.

Wallace Whittle’s ongoing projects include Kadans life sciences project in Manchester, The Store Hotel in Oxford, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich and Boddingtons Manchester residential development.

The Manchester office is led by Paul Dean, who has helped lead the expansion of the business in recent years.

He will remain the leader of the firm’s Warrington office, while also running the new town center space.

He said: “Having seen our success in the North West grow over recent years thanks to our well-deserved reputation for quality, innovation and delivery, opening an office in Manchester city center is the next logical step in our expansion as a business.

“With almost 150 team members in Wallace Whittle, we are perfectly placed to deliver quality across a wide range of project types and this new office solidifies our recent growth.”

The Birmingham office will be led by newly appointed director Darren Wright, who brings over 20 years of experience within contractors, local authorities and design consultancy.

He said: “It is a privilege to join an established brand in Wallace Whittle at such an exciting time and to play a key role in the expansion and growth plans in Birmingham and the UK Central region.

“Promoting the company’s proud history of providing quality products and services is fundamental to maintaining our existing customer base locally and forging relationships with new customers alike.”

Allan McGill, managing director at Wallace Whittle, said: “Opening new offices in Birmingham and Manchester underlines Wallace Whittle’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional quality to clients across the country.

“These expansions mark a crucial point for our company as we execute our growth strategies and expand our reach across the UK. Growth in England is central to our next-level aspirations for the company and we are steadfast in our commitment to becoming a prominent player in the region.”