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Bowmer + Kirkland is proud to announce the practical completion of HMRC’s landmark regional centre in Newcastle’s Pilgrim’s Quarter. This milestone marks a major step forward in delivering one of the largest and most complex city-centre regeneration projects undertaken in the North East.
This phenomenal scheme, which features one of the largest retained façades in the UK, will open in 2027 following a comprehensive fit-out programme and is set to provide office accommodation for 9,000 staff, making it HMRC’s largest regional hub in the UK.
Work began in November 2021, with the demolition of buildings above the city’s Metro tunnels, the successful diversion of the main city sewer, and the separation of a six-storey building, Carliol House, from its Grade II listed façade, which spans 130m.
The project has been led by Reuben Brothers with Bowmer + Kirkland working as the main contractor, Ryder Architecture as lead architect, Cundall as engineering consultant and Avison Young has provided project management and employer’s agent services.
Paul Anderson, Project Director at Bowmer + Kirkland, said: “Despite the challenges involved in constructing such a large building in a constrained city-centre environment, the dedication and teamwork of all involved has ensured a seamless delivery, integrating heritage with modern business ambition.
“This project has been a testament to what can be achieved when all parties share a common goal and commitment to excellence. We’re incredibly proud of what has been accomplished here and look forward to seeing the building brought to life as HMRC’s new home in 2027.”
Bowmer + Kirkland’s Regional Director, Ed Besford said: “We are delighted to have reached practical completion of this extremely challenging yet rewarding project. Everyone involved has gone above and beyond to bring the vision for Pilgrim’s Quarter to life, from our own teams on and off-site, to our project partners and trusted supply chain, this project has demonstrated successful collaboration from start to finish.
“In every project we undertake we ensure that we deliver social value initiatives to support the communities in which we work. Throughout the duration of the Pilgrim’s Quarter project we have prioritised local labour, with more than 73% of the workforce based within 20 miles of the project, we have hosted numerous site visits for students and local organisations, careers events and provided thousands of hours of work experience.”
A category B fit-out programme will commence on site from January 2026.
Bowmer + Kirkland has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Derbyshire County FA, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting local grassroots football across the county.
Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K) has announced that it will be supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) as its official charity partner for the next two years, committing to raise vital funds to support young people facing cancer across the UK through a wide range of fundraising initiatives.
A topping out ceremony has been held at Glenbrook’s latest build-to-rent scheme, Regency Works in Leeds.
Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K) will host its first fringe event alongside UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May 2026, inviting clients, investors and industry partners to connect during the UK’s leading real estate and infrastructure gatherings.
First aid colleagues across two live Bowmer + Kirkland projects have successfully completed a specialist Tower Crane Emergency First Responder training course, enhancing our teams’ ability to respond to emergencies in some of the most challenging environments on site.
