6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Client
Private
Sector
Commercial
Services provided
Quantity Surveying,
Principal Designer,
Cost Management,
Project Management,
Cost Consultancy,
6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
Project Overview
PMP delivered a CAT-B+ refurbishment of 24,000 sq ft of Grade A city centre office space. The project began with dilapidation advice to facilitate the lease agreement and progressed to a full tenant fit-out of the 3rd floor, creating premium office accommodation.
Client: Established law firm
Location: 6 St Andrews Square, Edinburgh
Duration: 64 weeks
Scope of Works
- New reception area
- 17 bespoke private offices
- Breakout spaces for collaboration
- 3 boardrooms and 4 open-plan office zones
- Commercial kitchen and staff cafeteria
- Full upgrade to LED lighting, heating, and cooling systems
- Part cellularisation of existing space for privacy and flexibility
Services
Our team, led by David Kennedy, delivered Project Management, Contract Administration, Cost Management, and Principal Designer services, with Sandy Sweeney providing Quantity Surveying.
Challenges & Solutions
- Neighbour Coordination: Scheduled noisy works to minimise disruption
- Design Changes: Increased workforce to maintain programme
- Cost Control: Close monitoring of variations and proactive client engagement
Outcomes
- Delivered high-end office space aligned with client expectations
- Positive feedback on communication and project management
- Significant savings achieved through final account negotiations
Clear communication between the design team and quantity surveyor was critical to maintaining budget and design integrity. Managing noisy works in exposed ceilings required careful planning and tenant coordination by the team.
This transformation meets the evolving needs of modern occupiers, sustainability goals, and delivers environmental and commercial value in equal measure as we see an emerging trend of offices becoming operational with a mixture of demands that suits lifestyles and work/life balance requirements.
