Global engineering and infrastructure firm GHD has chosen Leeds for a new UK base, adding to the city’s growing role in delivering major projects across the north of England.
A global engineering and infrastructure firm has opened a new GHD Leeds office, adding further weight to the city’s growing reputation as a northern hub for professional services and major infrastructure expertise.
GHD — which works across water, energy, transport and the built environment — has chosen Leeds as the location for its latest UK base, expanding its footprint in the north alongside offices in Manchester and Chester.
The new office, based at 55 St Pauls, brings together specialists from across the business and is designed to support collaboration, client engagement and project delivery across the region. The move reflects a wider strategy to bring expertise closer to clients while strengthening the firm’s presence in key UK cities.
“Opening a new Leeds city centre office strengthens our commitment to a more connected and better-served north of England. Together with our new Manchester and Chester offices, this expanded northern network solidifies our position as a leading integrated services provider across critical infrastructure. By combining global expertise with locally delivered solutions, we are better positioned than ever to support our clients and deliver the infrastructure that will unlock long-term growth across the whole country.”
The decision to invest in Leeds follows continued growth in demand for infrastructure, environmental and engineering expertise across the north. The city’s transport links, talent pool and central role within the wider region have made it an increasingly attractive base for firms operating nationally and internationally.
For Leeds, the arrival of another global professional services firm adds to a growing cluster of businesses choosing the city for long-term investment, rather than simply satellite offices.
About GHD
GHD is a leading professional services company operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Committed to a vision to make water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction solutions to public and private sector clients. Established in 1928 and privately owned by its people, GHD’s network of 12,000+ professionals is connected across 165 offices located on five continents.
Why this matters for Leeds
Moves like this reinforce Leeds’ role as more than just a regional office location. As firms like GHD invest in city-centre bases, it strengthens the local professional services ecosystem, brings high-value jobs into the city, and positions Leeds as a place where national and international infrastructure decisions are increasingly shaped — not just delivered.
