A former job centre in the heart of Derby has been leased to a water and environment company in a move which is likely to create vacancies in the city. The former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offices have been let by Salloway Property Consultants.
The detached 10,400 square-foot building is located on Sir Frank Whittle Road/Stores Road and was initially leased by Barclays Bank – but more recently was occupied by the DWP as a job centre following the COVID-19 pandemic. The new tenant, MWH Treatment Limited, is a provider of water, wastewater and environmental services across the UK.
The company has moved as part of a “strategic relocation” to enable it to create a new regional headquarters, capable of accommodating a growing team. Valery Shchukin, Project Manager at MWH Treatment Limited, commented: “We are thrilled to announce our move to this exceptional new facility and extend our heartfelt thanks to Salloway Property Consultants and the landlord for their unwavering support throughout the process. The seamless transition has allowed us to remain focused on what matters most – our team’s future.
“With its strategic location, modern design, and spacious layout, this new regional headquarters is perfectly tailored to support our growing team. Designed to foster collaboration and innovation, the space, enhanced by minor refurbishment and IT upgrades, provides the ideal environment for our expanding team and long-term vision”.
Hugo Beresford, Associate Director at Salloway Property Consultants, was the agent responsible for the deal and is pleased with the result achieved on behalf of his private pension fund client. This letting represents one of, if not, the largest single office letting which occurred within Derby in 2024 and I am delighted that I was able to negotiate and agree terms with such a high-quality tenant.
“I wish MWH all the best with their new premises, which I am sure will be perfect for their purposes. They have significant plans for the building which I look forward to seeing come to fruition.”