BMT, a maritime design and consulting firm, has moved into Bath and North East Somerset Council’s riverfront office at Bath Quays.

The company has signed a lease for 5,655sq-ft on the second floor and the entire third floor of 11,323sq. ft at No.1 Bath Quays.

The new tenant joins Altus, a software provider, and Fidelius, a financial services consultancy, who were the building's first occupants, moving in last year.

Councillor Paul Roper, cabinet Mmember for economic and cultural sustainable development, said: “We are pleased to welcome BMT to No.1. It is fantastic that we have been able to offer suitable space to a global company to allow them to bring their staff together in a modern building close to the heart of Bath. The Bath Quays project is key to the council’s commitment to support and regenerate our city centre.”

Phil Metcalfe, Regional Business Director for UK and Europe at BMT, said: "We are very much looking forward to moving into Bath Quays; a fresh, contemporary and sustainable office space which aligns with our values and growth ambition”

No.1 Bath Quays is situated within the 4.5-acre Bath Quays regeneration area, spanning both banks of the River Avon and connected by a new pedestrian and cycling bridge. It is the first new office block constructed in Bath in a generation.

The No.1 office building has achieved an 'A' Energy Efficiency Certification with features like window coatings to minimize heat exchange and 224 PV panels on its roof for on-site electricity generation, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions.

It provides 44,470 sq. ft of exceptional office accommodation over four open plan floors and ground floor business space, with VRF air conditioning, LED lighting, 13 secure parking spaces and 106 cycle racks, with eight electric charging spaces to be provided.

Knight Frank acted as the agent for Bath and North East Somerset Council at No. 1 Bath Quays. The property and estate is managed by Savills.

Andy Smith, partner at Knight Frank, said: “Bath & North East Somerset Council’s bold move to speculatively construct No.1 Bath Quays has been really well received by the market. BMT have been looking for top quality space for a long time and the delivery of No.1 Bath Quays was an ideal solution. “

For more information about No.1 Bath Quays visit: http://no1bathquays.co.uk/.