Kier, a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, is creating a new Midlands hub, taking residency in 19 Cornwall Street, a net zero office in the heart of Birmingham’s business district.
The Group’s Property arm has been responsible for transforming the 139,000 sq ft office space into a contemporary, energy efficient space, which now has six floors of standout space, a roof terrace, breakout and communal areas and 150 car parking spaces and bicycle storage. It is an all-electric building with zero on-site fossil fuel consumption and is on track to achieve the highest sustainability ratings, including BREEAM Excellent certification, WELL Gold certification and NABERS 5 Star Design Reviewed Target Rating.
From Summer 2026, the Group will occupy the first floor of the office, joining Squire Patton Boggs who will also be tenants. Birmingham is a strategically-important location for Kier, having operated in the area to deliver vital infrastructure including a new Learning Campus for Midland Met, upgrading works for Severn Trent and the Canal and River Trust, providing highways services for Birmingham City Council and transforming further office space in the city.
Kier’s Real Estate team undertook a detailed comparative review of several newly refurbished and developed office buildings across Birmingham to ensure the chosen location met the company’s long term operational, sustainability and people focused priorities. The assessment considered transport links, environmental performance, digital capability, floorplate efficiency, design quality and the ability to create a cohesive, collaborative working environment. Following this evaluation, 19 Cornwall Street emerged as the strongest option, offering the best alignment with Kier’s requirements and providing the flexibility and future proofing needed to support its teams for years to come.
Kier funds, designs, builds and maintains projects in the built environment and its occupancy at 19 Cornwall Street supports its 360 approach. With Kier currently employing 80 graduates and apprentices in the West Midlands, as well as supporting over 370 local supply chain companies and providing employment and careers opportunities, with 1322 weeks of training provided between October 2024 and September 2025 – this new office space is set to be a destination space to support Kier’s delivery in the area.
Stuart Togwell, chief executive of Kier, states: “Birmingham is a strategically-important region for Kier, and we have a long track record of delivering projects of local and national significance in the area.
Our business model is centred around being a national business but with delivery and presence being very local, which enables us to provide industry-leading responses for our customers and our people. 19 Cornwall Street is a standout office space in the city centre and we’re looking forward to bringing together businesses, people and suppliers in Birmingham and surrounding areas to our new home in the West Midlands.”
19 Cornwall Street benefits from unbeatable connectivity, just minutes from both Birmingham New Street Station and the city’s main bus interchange. Kier Property is focusing on letting the remaining floors and will be announcing another new tenant shortly.
