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Global design consultancy Stantec has expanded its South West operations with the opening of a new office in Exeter.

The firm, which provides engineering, architecture, interior design and surveying services for building, infrastructure and environmental projects, has moved into a new base in The Ada Lovelace Building on the Exeter Science Park.

It is its first office in Cornwall or Devon for the company, which said the move would help it better support the region.

Operations director Sally Walters told BusinessLive Stantec would like to double the team of 24 staff currently linked to the Exeter office over the next 12-18 months.

She added the firm would like Exeter to be a regional hub as big as its team in Bristol, growing its headcount to between 60 and 70 members of staff in the next five years.

Ms Walters said: “Adding a new location means our teams can become more deeply embedded with local communities, allowing us to develop our understanding of what’s important to local authorities, clients and people in the South West.”

“We’re delighted to be able to open our new Devon and Cornwall base at the Exeter Science Park, the Park offers sustainable, energy efficient office space to businesses in the science, technology, engineering, maths, and medical sectors.

"Just like the South West, Exeter Science Park has plans for growth and aims to provide employment space to more than 3,500 people by 2035. Stantec is thrilled to be part of this growing community.”