Barra Energy Relocates to Aberdeen's West End Office Location
18 September 2023
Acting on behalf of Knight Property Group, Ryden has secured a new tenant at 1 St Swithin Row, in the heart of Aberdeen’s prestigious west end.
Barra Energy Ltd has agreed a five-year lease on Suite D, a first floor office suite that extends to 907 sq ft. The ten-desk open plan office has a meeting room and offers two car parking spaces with an EV charging point also being provided. The company has relocated from serviced offices in the city.
Barra Energy was founded in 2015 and provides quality engineering solutions, operational management support and dedicated experienced personnel to international and UK based operators within the oil and gas sector. The Aberdeen company is also transitioning its business to geothermal and renewables, recently completed its first geothermal conceptual design for Helmerich & Payne, a world-class drilling specialist.
Alex Jermieson, Director of Barra Energy said:
“We were drawn to this office location for its collaboration space and strategic advantages. Our business is thriving, and this new base provides the flexibility to expand our team as needed in the years ahead.”
Daniel Mitchell, Management Surveyor at Knight Property Group added:
“Securing Barra Energy is a positive deal highlighting the demand for office space within Aberdeen’s west end. Three out of four office suites at St Swithin Row are now occupied and there is strong interest in the final suite.”
St Swithin Row has been refurbished by Knight and offers open plan office suites within a modern two-storey building. The property offers car parking and is only a short distance from Queen’s Road, Albyn Place and Carden Place, with Union Street only a short five-minute walk away. Other occupiers at St Swithin Row are Braemar Shipbroking Limited and Ardyne.
Thomas Codona, Graduate Surveyor at Ryden Offices Agency in Aberdeen also commented:
“St Swithin Row offers an ideal location with excellent connectivity, providing high-quality refurbished space for tenants seeking affordability in the West End. One ground floor suite remains available.”
Ryden and FG Burnett are joint agents for Knight Property Group at St Swithin Row. Barra Energy was advised by CBRE.