A growing construction company is investing in the North East by expanding its operations and creating new jobs.
GMI Construction, which is headquartered in Leeds with offices in Manchester and Birmingham, is establishing a more permanent presence in the region by opening an office in the Tees Valley.
It is also exploring options for a second office, based in a location where it can service County Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland and surrounding areas.
The firm has started building a team in the region, with the recruitment of quantity surveyors and project managers already under way, and it will further invest in the local economy with the creation of additional job opportunities.
Established in 1986, GMI provides construction, development and engineering services to a growing portfolio of public and private clients throughout the UK.
Recent projects include apartments, hotels, offices, supermarkets, car dealerships, football stadiums and industrial units.
Last week it was revealed as the winner of the £40 million build contract for Siemens Mobility's new train manufacturing site in Goole, East Yorkshire.
Repeat business is core to GMI’s strategy, with over 80% of the privately-owned company’s £120m turnover coming from repeat clients.
GMI has also invested significant amounts of time and cash into developing corporate responsibility, interaction with local communities, schools and charities, as well as with employment and apprenticeships agencies.
Lee Powell, divisional managing director for GMI Construction, said the company has firmly set its sights on the North East as part of the company’s ongoing strategic growth plans.
He said: “We have identified a potential pipeline of commercial and public sector projects in the North East worth in excess of £360m and are committed to making a success our expansion into the region.
“Since GMI was formed, it has grown to become a well-established, successful building and construction services company with a track record of delivering award-winning projects.
“We are confident we will bring the expertise and experience of the projects we already deliver already across the North and the Midlands to our clients here in the North East.”
