Engineering, environment and design consultancy Sweco has signed for 15,000 sq ft of office space at NFU Mutual’s 1 Whitehall Riverside in Leeds city centre.
Sweco is paying £30/sq ft on a six-year lease for the space and is relocating more than 200 staff to the building from Chapel Allerton, where it has been for the past 25 years.
Max Joy, Sweco’s UK president, said: “Our move to No 1 Whitehall Riverside is about more than a change of address – it’s about who we are and where we’re going. Being in the heart of Leeds brings us closer to our clients, partners and peers, while giving our people a modern, collaborative space that reflects our ambition. This move embodies our purpose of transforming society together, creating the conditions for us to deliver projects that have a lasting, positive impact.
“With sustainable design features, strong transport links and a vibrant riverside location, we’re proud to be stepping into a new chapter that will help us grow, connect and continue shaping the future of our communities. I look forward to welcoming colleagues and clients to our new home in spring 2026.”
Eamon Fox, head of the Leeds office of Knight Frank, which advised Sweco on the letting, added: “This is a very significant deal and a resounding endorsement of 1 Whitehall Riverside. We are delighted to welcome a company as successful as Sweco to Leeds city centre and the influx of more than 200 staff will be a massive boost the city’s economy.
“Two important lettings within a couple of months underline the pulling power of 1 Whitehall Riverside, which is owned by NFU Mutual. Both flourishing companies have made moves which can significantly contribute to their business success by enhancing employee morale, promoting collaboration, improving client perception, and facilitating future growth. We wish both JN Bentley and Sweco further success going forward.”
