Exclusive: GB Energy bosses to splash £1.7m on kitting out Aberdeen HQ ahead of move.

The changes are needed to make the premises a “modern, dynamic” workplace in the center of Granite City.

GB Energy executives are set to spend £1.7 million renovating its Aberdeen offices as part of a strategy to bring thousands of jobs to the city center.

Earlier this year, the publicly-owned corporation revealed plans to relocate to one of Marischal Square’s massive spaces.

It is part of GB Energy’s commitment to the north-east, which aims to invest billions of dollars in offshore and onshore sectors and create thousands of new jobs.

And chief executive Dan McGrail expects that their strategic location in Aberdeen will allow them to capitalise on the city’s “world-class energy expertise” and harness local talent.

According to documents given to the local authorities, the energy corporation intends to invest millions of dollars to transform their headquarters into a “modern, dynamic” workplace.

Why would it cost so much to kit out Aberdeen offices?

GB Energy unveiled a five-year strategy to aid the country’s transition to renewables, which will eventually power millions more homes.

The blueprint underlined the company’s intention to create more than 10,000 employment, with up to 300 headquartered in their Aberdeen headquarters.

The offices are scheduled to open later this year.

According to the paperwork, approximately £1.7 million in improvements will be necessary to prepare the premises for the move.

According to documents, the funds will be used to make numerous changes to the building’s fifth level, such as developing a new reception area and meeting spaces.

Some of the money will also be spent on mechanical and electrical projects.

We approached GB Energy to enquire why the refurbishment would cost so much, but they told they wouldn’t be able to comment during the election period.

GB Energy HQ will ‘boost city centre economy’

The offices will be leased and maintained by the Government Property Agency (GPA), which oversees the majority of the UK government’s office space.

Aberdeen City Council officials think that locating the publicly-owned enterprise in the heart of the city will benefit both the local economy and the region’s energy sector.

It comes as Scottish party leaders compete for votes in the north-east, focusing their election campaigns on the future of the North Sea industry.

Mr McGrail believes that GB Energy will play an important role in moving the region’s offshore and onshore businesses forward.

“We are proud to make this city our home and become a part of the Aberdeen community,” he stated at the time.

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