New office opening is the latest in a raft of refurbishments across Europe for the infrastructure consulting firm

GLASGOW (May 03, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, is set to officially open its new Bothwell Street office in Glasgow today. The new office brings together AECOM’s Glasgow team on one site and is one of the first major office redevelopments AECOM has undertaken for its staff to reflect the new employee preference for a more balanced choice when going to the office.

With people now needing more flexible workplaces, the Bothwell Street building in Glasgow could not be better suited for today’s workforce. A sustainable building, certified by the International WELL Building Institute, it is perfectly located in the city centre, well connected to Central, Queen Street and Anderston stations, as well as the main cycle, driving and bus routes.

On the top floor there’s an 8,000 square foot roof terrace incorporating Scotland’s first roof-top running track, giving Glasgow colleagues the chance to exercise in the day. The building also features spa-like shower facilities and more than 400 cycle racks. The whole building is also ‘touchless’, meaning you can arrive and not have to touch anything until you reach your desk.

“I am incredibly proud of what we’ve got here in Glasgow as it’s a significant step up in quality”, says Craig Little, Glasgow Office Leader. “It was always the aspiration to move to a single space in Glasgow and this beautiful new office in the city centre benefits both colleagues and clients”.

Other features, designed by AECOM’s in-house interior design team include workstation areas, break-out and sitting areas, individual booths for calls, open collaboration project tables, a confidential project room, a prayer room, a mother and wellness room and a business garden.

Colleagues using the office can use individual sitting desks, collaborative areas to catch-up with colleagues and break-out spaces to take a moment for their wellbeing. AECOM offers flexible, hybrid work options for all employees through its Freedom to Grow initiative, which supports employees in finding the balance and flexibility they need to do their best, deliver for clients and bring their whole selves to work.

AECOM’s European office portfolio continues to be upgraded with recent and ongoing moves and upgrades including Athens (Greece), Leuven (Belgium), Manchester (UK), Liverpool (UK) and Poznan (Poland). Every location has already or will undergo a transition to AECOM’s Purpose Driven Workplace, which aims to support our employees in a similar way to Glasgow, enabling the experience at each location to reflect and celebrate the local community and culture in the workplace whilst ensuring that they are sustainable and support the Freedom to Grow initiative.

Colin Wood, Chief Executive of AECOM in Europe & India said: “The last few years have seen businesses increasingly move to hybrid working where feasible. As a company we were well ahead of the curve on this, introducing our Freedom to Grow initiative back in 2019.

“We know workplaces today need to cater for variation in working patterns and styles: some people like coming into the office to connect or collaborate, while others are driven by presence with purpose – coming in for a specific event. As a major employer across Europe with circa 9,000 people, including more than 500 in our Glasgow office, it’s important our real estate portfolio is flexible enough to cater for a diverse workforce and the knowledge that working patterns may yet further evolve. Our Glasgow office is perfect for these scenarios.”