'A major vote of confidence': Northern Ireland construction firm lands contract for new 15-acre Sky campus
Graham will deliver the Livingston development, replacing existing office buildings with a 15-acre campus featuring more than 21,000 square metres of space
Northern Ireland construction firm Graham has been appointed as principal contractor for a major new Sky office development in Livingston, marking a significant investment in the company’s Scottish operations.
Graham, headquartered in Hillsborough, will deliver the state-of-the-art Livingston Campus, which will consolidate Sky’s existing operations, replacing four buildings at Kirkton Campus and leased space at Alba Campus.
The new site will span 15 acres, have capacity to accommodate around 3,000 employees and provide more than 21,000 square metres of space, creating a future-ready workplace for Sky’s workforce while supporting the company’s long-term growth ambitions in Scotland.
Designed as an ultra-low-energy, three-storey facility, the new campus will feature on-site solar panels, renewable energy infrastructure, enhanced green spaces, flexible workspaces and active travel routes.
As construction progresses, Graham said it will work closely with local suppliers and SMEs to help generate lasting economic benefits for West Lothian and the wider region.
Sky has been one of West Lothian’s largest employers for more than 30 years and said the development represented a major investment in its continued presence in the region.
Graham Building North regional director Chris MacLeod said the project was one of the most significant workplace developments Scotland had seen in recent years.
“We are delighted to be appointed as the principal contractor to deliver Sky’s new 21,000 sq m state-of-the-art campus in Livingston, West Lothian.
“Sky’s investment in Livingston is one of the most significant workplace developments Scotland has seen in recent years, and Graham is committed to delivering a campus that reflects that scale and ambition.
“We will be working closely with local suppliers and businesses throughout, ensuring the project generates real and lasting economic benefit for West Lothian and the wider region.”
Sophia Ahmad, chief executive of UK Consumer at Sky, said: “Securing planning approval for our Livingston Campus is a significant milestone and a vote of confidence in Scotland. The new campus will create a fantastic workplace for our teams while delivering lasting economic benefits for the local community and wider region.”
The investment in Livingston has been described as a “major vote of confidence” and a “major boost” by local representatives