Amey has officially opened its new consulting office and design hub in Belfast, inaugurated by John O’Dowd, minister for infrastructure, Northern Ireland.

The new Belfast office marks a major milestone in Amey’s growth in Northern Ireland and further strengthens the company’s commitment to creating and delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions tailored to the local economy.

As Amey’s new recruitment hub for Northern Ireland, the new office also brings it closer to its key clients such as public transportation provider, Translink as well as the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), in which the company recently secured a £30m contract with to deliver water and engineering services across the country.

The new office accommodates 150 employees.

As part of Amey’s Planet+ commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040, the new Belfast office is an eco-friendly workspace, achieving a significant 80% reduction in carbon emissions, from 42 tonnes per year in the previous office to just 8.5 tonnes today in the new one.

The Belfast office will also enable the company to provide local people with employment opportunities, including apprenticeships and recruitment programmes for graduates, young people, veterans and their families.

Nineteen new early-career opportunities have already been created, with 37% of these positions filled by women.

Additionally, Amey has also generated £749,419 in social value to date, further cementing its commitment in contributing to the local community.

Alex Gilbert, managing director for Amey’s Consulting business, said: “This new design hub not only allows Amey to better serve our key clients, but also highlights our dedication to recruiting and fostering the best talent, promoting sustainability, and generating positive social value for local communities.

“Our new Belfast office will serve as the foundation for our future growth in Northern Ireland and beyond.”