Bowmer + Kirkland Leeds office is the contractor’s tenth UK base, backed by over £140m of live city centre work

Tier one contractor Bowmer + Kirkland has opened a new office in Leeds, making it the company’s tenth regional base across the UK. The Derbyshire-headquartered group delivers major build-to-rent schemes at Whitehall Riverside and Kirkstall Road for developer Glenbrook Properties. The company is also working on projects across Yorkshire for the Department for Education and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

Who’s Leading the Bowmer + Kirkland Leeds Office

The Leeds operation is led by two senior figures from the region’s leadership team. Construction Director Andy Hurcomb brings more than 40 years of experience delivering projects in Yorkshire, including the Leeds LIFT programme and multiple developments for the University of Leeds.

Senior Contracts Manager Lianne Lawson joins with a track record at tier-one contractors, having worked with clients including the University of Sheffield, the BBC, and Hilton hotels, alongside extensive framework experience on Department for Education and Procure 21 and 22 programmes.

Gus Kedzior Regional Director at Bowmer + Kirkland, commented:

“Yorkshire is a hugely important location for Bowmer + Kirkland, and we’re proud to be strengthening our presence here. Beyond delivering high‑quality buildings, our priority is to make a positive contribution to the communities we work in, by partnering with regional subcontractors, supporting the local supply chain, and creating employment opportunities for local people wherever possible.”

Why this matters for Leeds

When a £1.3bn national contractor opens a permanent office in the city, it signals sustained confidence in the local pipeline. Bowmer + Kirkland’s Leeds presence is backed by real projects — over 1,100 homes across two major sites — and its stated emphasis on regional subcontractors and local supply chains means for smaller construction and professional services firms in Leeds, this is a potential client on your doorstep.