EY has announced that it has agreed heads of terms to relocate to a new office in Birmingham as part of its continued investment in the city and the wider Midlands region. The new office is in a prime location at Three Chamberlain Square, which is part of the Paradise Birmingham development.
The office move is scheduled for 2026 to coincide with the end of EY’s current lease at One Colmore Square, where it has been based for the last 20 years. EY employs more than 1,200 people in Birmingham, including 55 Partners. In 2024, the firm welcomed over 50 graduates, school leavers and interns to its Birmingham office through its student recruitment programmes.
Three Chamberlain Square is a 10-storey, 189,000 sq ft Grade A office building and is in close proximity to both New Street and Snow Hill train stations, as well as major bus, metro and pedestrian routes. The wider Paradise estate also benefits from a cycle hub and a dedicated tram stop adjacent to Three Chamberlain Square.
EY’s new office space is located on the top three floors of the building, occupying 70,000 sq ft, with the potential to expand further to support EY’s future growth.
The new building, which is due to complete in Summer 2025, has already achieved a BREEAM Outstanding and NABERS 5* rating at design stage accreditations in recognition of its environmental credentials, which will further support EY’s sustainability goals.
Simon O’Neill, Office Managing Partner at EY in the Midlands, said: “With a growing business of over 1,200 people and Partners based in Birmingham and strong levels of demand from our clients, the investment in a new office reflects our commitment to maintaining a prominent and lasting presence in the region.
“The new office will provide a high spec, working environment for our teams, in a low carbon building with great transport links. We are looking forward to welcoming our people and clients to our new premises when we move in next year.”
Ross Fittall, Commercial Development Director at Paradise asset and development manager MEPC, said: “We warmly welcome EY and its Midlands team to Three Chamberlain Square. As the first commercial letting for this landmark new building, EY’s move is yet another vote of confidence in Paradise and we’re looking forward to seeing a further 1,200 staff on site and enjoying all the estate has to offer.
“The building’s unique, low carbon design and its NABERS 5* and BREEAM Outstanding accreditations make it a sustainable commercial destination in the Midlands. It underlines our commitment to a net zero future and has helped create a benchmark for the remaining phase at Paradise. This is being supported by occupiers like EY who are driven by their own principles around sustainability and commitment to creating a better, net zero world.”
