Consultancy announces move to Derby office complex

A civil and structural engineering consultancy has become the latest firm to take space at Cardinal Square.

Inertia Consulting has confirmed its move to the office complex, which is located at the junction of the A61 and A5, in Derby.

The company, which operates across the UK, offers consultancy services in civil engineering, structural design, bridge inspection, and non-destructive testing to a range of clients, including the public and private sectors.

It has signed up for 7,000 sq ft of space at Cardinal Square, which is already home to a range of occupiers, including Bulkhead.

David Dyas, asset manager at Nurton Developments, which owns Cardinal Square, said: “The investment we’ve made to Cardinal Square has been well received by existing occupiers and the wider market.

“This letting is a direct result of the improvements we have made to the building.

“Inertia sought quality space to amalgamate their offices and Cardinal Square ticked the box.

“We spent time liaising with Inertia and built an excellent working relationship during what were enjoyable negotiations to ensure the letting met with their requirements.

“Flexible floorspace at Cardinal Square caters for anything from a single office up to 25,000 sq ft, providing a wealth of options for incoming occupiers while also enabling existing occupiers to expand or contract as their business dictates and according to their style of working.

“We are definitely seeing a growing trend among businesses to upgrade their space to attract and retain employees, encouraging people back into the office with a working environment which offers that all important work life balance and a stimulating and fun place to collaborate and spend time with colleagues.”

Ryan Bradley, director of Inertia Consulting, said: “We were drawn to Cardinal Square not only by the central location and connectivity but also by the office environment, which aligns with our commitment to our team’s wellbeing.

“We look forward to continuing our work from these vibrant new offices and benefit from the rich talent pool in the city.”

Darren Severn, director from FHP Property Consultants, agent for Cardinal Square, said: “The 7,000 sq ft letting is certainly the largest we’ve done this year in a market, which has been mainly dominated by lettings in the 1,500 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft range.”