Global giant's centre of excellence to employ almost 90 people in ‘massive coup’ for Scottish city

The move sees the global firm acquire the top floor at the distinctive 110 Queen Street building on a ten-year lease, joining a tenant line-up including Deloitte, NatWest, Brodies, WSP, Clyde & Co and ACCA. The eighth floor extends to 14,982 square feet.

Backed by a £1.7 million grant from Scottish Enterprise, Hitachi Energy is investing more than £3m to open the city centre site early next year. The UK engineering centre of excellence will create a base for 88 engineers and project managers who will focus on upgrading the UK’s electrical grid amid the journey towards a net zero future.

Fergus Maclennan of Adapt Commercial Property who brokered the deal on behalf of the landlord, DWS, said: “We are thrilled to attract another high-calibre occupier to 110 Queen Street following a raft of recent new lettings. A massive coup for Glasgow and the wider Scottish economy.”

Secretary for climate action and energy Gillian Martin added: “The expansion of our electricity networks will play a crucial role in delivering our energy ambitions - in particular for offshore wind - and maximise the economic opportunities for Scotland’s abundant renewable resources. I am delighted that Hitachi has chosen Glasgow as the city to base its new UK centre of excellence, helping to highlight Scotland’s leading role in developing renewable energy across the globe.”