THE £26 million James Thomson House at Dundee Waterfront has reached full tenant occupation.
Delivered by Robertson Construction Tayside for Dundee City Council, the six-storey office building forms part of the city’s Waterfront regeneration programme.
The building has now been fully let following the arrival of N-able, a software company specialising in IT management and cybersecurity solutions, which joins law firm Thorntons as the principal occupiers of the development. The lower level will initially be home to 150 N-able staff.
James Thomson House takes its name from a local architect and provides workspaces, meeting areas, collaboration and event spaces and digital infrastructure. The development boasts BREEAM Excellent and EPC A credentials, alongside facilities supporting active travel.
At ground level, the building includes two commercial units, with pedestrian links connecting the city centre, waterfront and surrounding public realm. Parking spaces and EV charging also feature.
External landscaping integrates the building into the wider regeneration zone, while its fully glazed design is intended to complement the architecture of neighbouring Agnes Husband House, also delivered by Robertson for Dundee City Council in 2019 and now home to Social Security Scotland.
Robertson revealed that James Thomson House saw 82% of construction spend within 40 miles of the site and 96% of all spend directed to SMEs. Additionally, 10 new jobs were created including five apprentices, with a total of 520 apprenticeship weeks delivered on site supporting 23 individuals.
Councillor Mark Flynn, leader of Dundee City Council, said, “James Thomson House is a flagship development on Dundee’s waterfront, designed to sustain and attract high-quality jobs in the city. We are pleased to welcome N-able to the building. With James Thomson House now fully occupied, N-able’s investment highlights the strong demand for Grade A office space in Dundee and reinforces the strength of our growing technology sector and local economy.”
Elliot Robertson, CEO of Robertson Group, added, “It has been a great pleasure to continue to help realise Dundee City Council’s vision for the Waterfront, and at the same time deliver social, economic and environmental benefits throughout construction. The building is already fulfilling its role as a high-quality, modern workplace that supports growth, attracts investment and strengthens Dundee’s position as a leading business location.”
Partly financed through the Scottish Government’s Growth Accelerator model, the design and build project was awarded to Robertson through the Procurement Hub – Major Projects Framework 2 (MPF2).
