Built environment consultancy Contollo Group is accelerating its North West growth with a series of office moves, expansions and refurbishments across Manchester, Cheadle and Knutsford, including a major new presence in Manchester’s Spinningfields district.
Contollo Group moved into Spinningfields this week, after completing a deal for nearly 10,000 sq ft of fitted office space at XYZ until February 2032. JLL’s Manchester team advised on the sublet, with Contollo supported by Canning O’Neill.
The move brings three of the Group’s specialist consultancies; Abacus Cost Management, KAM Project Consultants and ESP together in the heart of Manchester’s business district, creating a flagship city‑centre hub for clients across the region.
Elis Goodfellow, Contollo CCO and Director at Abacus Cost Management, said: “Moving into XYZ in Spinningfields marks an exciting new chapter for Abacus. Being co‑located with other Contollo businesses will unlock even greater opportunities for joint delivery, shared expertise and client value. It’s a brilliant step forward for our people and our clients as we continue to grow as part of the Group.”
Under the leadership of CEO Ruth Percival, Contollo has delivered exceptional momentum, reaching a £35 million turnover in just 18 months. This growth has been driven by a clear integration strategy and a commitment to high‑performance, ultra‑low‑carbon delivery across all business units.
Having completed multiple acquisitions including Abacus, MBA, TACE, ESP and KAM, the Group now employs more than 230 specialists nationwide. It’s also being announced that offices across the UK and Europe are being rebranded to Contollo Group’s design system, signalling the Group’s position as a nationwide consultancy with deep regional roots.
Ruth Percival, CEO of Contollo Group, said: ““As Contollo continues to expand nationally and internationally, consolidating our North West operations is a strategic step in strengthening one of our most dynamic regions. Rebranding all our offices across the country has created a single, unified Group identity, and this move further deepens that integration. The North West is a major engine of innovation and delivery for us, and this investment reinforces our long‑term commitment to the region as we scale.”
Alongside the Spinningfields move, TACE, also part of the Contollo Group, is expanding significantly, taking an additional floor within its current building at Stanley Green Business Park in Cheadle. The expansion reflects the rapid scale‑up of the Group and growing demand for its mechanical and engineering services. Meanwhile, Contollo’s head office in Knutsford, home to the Group’s finance and central operations, is undergoing a major refurbishment to support the next phase of growth and integration.
Sam Corby, office agent at JLL, said: “This is another strong example of the continued demand we’re seeing for high-quality fitted workspace across Manchester city centre, particularly in prime locations such as Spinningfields. Businesses are increasingly prioritising offices that are ready to use. This transaction delivered exactly that for Contollo Group.”
The consolidation of all locations under one brand enables Contollo to unite nationwide skillsets across project management, cost consultancy, mechanical engineering and smart‑building services, creating a unique, integrated proposition for clients seeking a whole‑life zero‑carbon, high‑performance built‑environment partner.
Contollo works with a wide range of North West clients including Muse, Glenbrook, Harworth, Capital & Centric and Alliance Leisure.
