Property consultancy makes the move to Sadler Bridge Studios

Published: 22 March 2023

Leading independent property, construction, and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has relocated its Derby operation to Sadler Bridge Studios, part of the Connect Derby portfolio of managed workspaces.

Pick Everard, a multi-disciplinary practice encompassing architecture, engineering and professional management services, is making the move from Kenning Studios on Queen Street to Sadler Bridge Studios, located in the heart of the city’s Cathedral Quarter.

The practice, which was founded in 1866, has 15 offices throughout the UK, including London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Leicester, Manchester, Glasgow, Nottingham and Derby.

The exciting move is part of a wider national office strategy enabling the business to adopt more agile and collaborative ways of working for its growing 650-plus work force; specifically for its team of 30 based at the Derby Studio.

Its client list spans a wide range of public and private sector organisations throughout the UK and abroad, including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Minsitry of Defence (MoD) and the Houses of Parliament in addition to large banking clientele. 

The Derby office directly supports a range of commissions with important locally based clients including Bowmer + Kirkland, Rolls-Royce, Nottingham Trent University, Leicester Tigers, Derbyshire County Cricket Club and PMI Developments.

Sadler Bridge Studios is located in the heart of Derby’s commercial district, close to shops, bars, and public transport links. The purpose-built workspace was constructed in 2014 and has 35 units in a three-storey modern multi-occupancy office building. SBS also contains RASK, a Scandinavian-style café on the ground floor.

Commenting on Pick Everard’s move to Sadler Bridge Studios, David Nisbet, Partner said:

We’re delighted with our new home at Sadler Bridge Studios. Its location in the heart of the city is perfect for us, and the facilities are ideal for our evolving office portfolio. 

Our aim is to provide outstanding services to our clients and communities, developing our agile and collaborative style of working.  

The team at Connect Derby have been very accommodating and have enabled us to achieve a seamless transition into our new office space.

Ann Bhatti, head of Connect Derby, added:

I’d like to welcome such a long-standing and well-established business as Pick Everard to Sadler Bridge Studios. They are a great addition to the range of creative businesses already based here.

Sadler Bridge Studios’ city centre location is proving increasingly popular with businesses looking for a flexible and hybrid working environment. We now boast a diverse community of new and established businesses from across the creative industries and the supply chain to the creative industries.

Sadler Bridge Studios is one of seven buildings within the diverse Connect Derby portfolio alongside Friar Gate Studios, Kings Chambers, Shot Tower, Riverside Chambers and the iconic Marble Hall on Nightingale Road in Osmaston.

The scheme provides businesses, entrepreneurs and SMEs with the high specification working environment, IT infrastructure and business support they need to support growth. Tenants enjoy superfast broadband, meeting rooms equipped with AV equipment, and 24/7 access. 

Furnished and hybrid offices are also available, along with co-working and virtual office services. Connect Derby also operates a dedicated business support and mentoring programme in conjunction with D2N2 and its partners.

A number of offices are currently available at Sadler Bridge Studios and can accommodate a range of businesses from the creative and non-creative sector.

Details of available offices can be found at the Connect Derby website  For further information, email lettings@connectderby.co.uk or call Manjit Modare on 01332 742800.

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