An environmental and utilities consultancy has opened a new South West base at Exeter Science Park.
Aqua Consultants provides technology and asset management services to firms in the water, energy and environment sectors across the country.
The Bradford-headquartered firm said its new office was in the “ideal” location from which to serve its clients in the region, including The Environment Agency, South West Water and the Met Office.
It comes as the company, founded 15 years ago, said it had seen “significant” growth in recent years, and now employed around 100 people.
Neal Edmondson, Client Director at Aqua Consultants, said there was room for the business to expand into larger units at Exeter Science Park as it continues to grow.
Mr Edmondson said: “As well as proximity to clients and partners, it is a really great facility, with like-minded businesses, such as Engineers Gate and Stantec and other partners or clients. Another aspect which really appeals is the café on the site and the real sense of community among the companies who are based here.”
Jason Buck, senior business development manager at Exeter Science Park, said: “We are delighted to welcome Aqua Consultants to our growing community of businesses here at Exeter Science Park. Our accessible location is perfect for their team and we’re looking forward to seeing the company develop in the coming years.”
A £5m business centre providing laboratory space for science, technology, engineering, maths and medical (STEMM) start-ups and office space for 100 jobs was opened at Exeter Science Park at the start of last year.
Exeter Science Park Limited is the park developer and has four shareholders: Devon County Council, the University of Exeter, East Devon District Council and Exeter City Council. Its two strategic partners are the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership and the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone.
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