Construction firm opens new Ipswich office to support major infrastructure projects

Why it matters: The expansion is fueled by growing investment in the region's energy and transport sectors and will create new jobs and economic opportunities for Ipswich residents.

Key details:

• Fortel Group supplies construction labour for high-profile water, highways and energy projects.

• The new Ipswich office is the company's fifth regional location in the UK.

• It will support work on the Sizewell C nuclear power station, set to generate low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes.

• Fortel expect the new office to create up to 50 new jobs initially, increasing exponentially into the hundreds in the next 12-18 months.

Industry veteran joins team: Dean Everett has been appointed Contracts Manager, bringing 22 years of sector experience.

The big picture: Fortel Group sees the new office strategically positioning them to serve the community and contribute to regional economic growth through major infrastructure projects.

What they're saying: Tej Nijjer, Head of Major Infrastructure at Fortel Group, said: "As work in the region has increased due to investment in major energy and road projects, now felt like the right time to secure a base for Fortel and to house our growing contracts, recruitment, and skilled labour teams."

"The new office in Ipswich will not only support our existing projects but also position us to better serve the community and contribute to the region’s economic growth. We are committed to building a highly skilled workforce that will drive these projects forward and create long-term benefits for the local area."

Dean Everett said: "I am delighted to be joining the Fortel Group, a company with an outstanding reputation within the industry that is working on prestigious projects across the country."

Looking ahead: The company aims to build a highly skilled local workforce to drive projects forward and create long-term benefits for the area.