Energy company SSE is taking four floors of a Glasgow office block as it expands its operations in the city.

The Perth-based company, which is behind some of the biggest wind farm and hydro projects in the UK, has secured 62,000 sq ft of Glasgow’s Aurora building at 120 Bothwell Street.

The space at Aurora will add to its existing office in Waterloo Street. The building is owned by Forma Real Estate Fund and is being refurbished in partnership with developer HFD Property.

Aurora is providing 175,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office accommodation at the heart of Glasgow’s central business and international financial service districts, where supply of high-quality stock has been diminishing.

With five pre-completion lettings agreed, 73% of the building is accounted for and there is already interest in the remaining space.

It features a 4,000 sq ft rooftop terrace, enhanced reception with flexible meeting spaces, a café space, auditorium facilities, and a podcast studio. There are 200 bicycle racks and 21 showers.

Forma Real Estate Fund was represented by CBRE, while SSE was represented by MC2.

David Tate, director of property & FM at SSE ,said: “SSE continues to invest billions into the net zero transition and to support this expansion, we’ve decided to enter into this lease at Aurora which is conveniently located, and only a few minutes’ walk from One Waterloo Street.  

“Now that the lease has been agreed, work is progressing on developing a detailed project plan to ensure the new building fully meets the needs of those moving to it. Colleagues are expected to move towards the end of 2025.”