The £26 million James Thomson House at Dundee Waterfront has been fully let after technology firm N‑able took space in the six‑storey office building developed for Dundee City Council. Robertson Construction Tayside delivered the project as part of the ongoing regeneration of the waterfront.
New occupiers and facilities
N‑able, which provides IT management and cybersecurity solutions, will initially base 150 staff at the building and joins law firm Thorntons as the principal occupiers. The ground floor contains two commercial units and the design includes meeting, collaboration and event spaces together with digital infrastructure and active travel facilities.
“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,” said Councillor Mark Flynn, leader of Dundee City Council.
Sustainability and local impact
The development carries BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings and provides parking and EV charging. External landscaping and pedestrian links are intended to knit the building into the wider public realm, connecting the city centre and waterfront.
Construction supply chain and skills
Robertson reported a high local supply-chain contribution, with 82% of construction spend kept within 40 miles of the site and 96% of spending directed to small and medium‑sized enterprises. The project created 10 new jobs on site, including five apprentices, and delivered 520 apprenticeship weeks supporting 23 individuals.
- Project cost: £26 million
- Initial N‑able staff: 150
- Construction spend within 40 miles: 82%
- Spend directed to SMEs: 96%
- Apprenticeship weeks delivered: 520
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Floors | Six |
| Occupiers | N‑able; Thorntons |
| Environmental rating | BREEAM Excellent; EPC A |
| Local jobs on site | 10 (including 5 apprentices) |
Robertson Group’s CEO, Elliot Robertson, commented on the company’s role in delivering the council’s vision for the waterfront and the contribution the project has made to skills and local supply chains.
James Thomson House is named after a local architect and sits alongside Agnes Husband House, another council development completed in 2019 and now occupied by Social Security Scotland. With the new lettings, the building strengthens the city’s stock of Grade A office space at a time when Dundee is seeking to expand its technology and professional services sectors.
Local businesses and residents will see the building’s public links and landscaping as part of the wider regeneration effort to improve connectivity between the city centre and the waterfront, while the sustainability credentials and EV facilities reflect growing expectations for environmentally responsible development.
