Barnett Waddingham relocates to one of Glasgow’s greenest office developments

The firm has relocated to the seventh floor of Cadworks from its previous home on West George Street. The building is one of the most sustainable office developments in the UK and is understood to be the first net zero office building in the city.

With one of its ten UK offices based in Glasgow since 2003, Barnett Waddingham will use its new home to build on its diverse service offerings of pensions, risk, insurance and investment. The strategic move follows the firm’s recent acquisition by Howden, the global insurance and employee benefits intermediary group.

Bosses said the Glasgow relocation supported the company’s hybrid working policy and employee wellbeing through an “enhanced working environment”.

Andrew Vaughan, senior partner, Barnett Waddingham, said: “This relocation to Cadworks marks a significant investment and demonstrates our long-term commitment to our Scottish clients.

“As part of Howden, we are stronger together, and this move positions us perfectly to deliver enhanced service to our clients while supporting our team's continued growth. With this move, we are committed to securing better futures for clients, colleagues and communities across Scotland.”

Barry McKay, head of public sector and Glasgow office lead, said: “Our new home at Cadworks provides the perfect platform for our next phase of growth in Scotland.

“This fantastic central location gives us the space and capability to expand our services while building on the close client relationships that have been central to our success here for over two decades.”

Lisa McMinn, head of SIPP operations at Barnett Waddingham, added: “Having been part of BW’s journey in Glasgow over the past 22 years, it’s exciting to see how far we’ve come and where we’re heading. Our move to one of the UK’s most sustainable buildings reflects our ongoing evolution as a business.”

BW was acquired by Howden in April 2025. BW comprises more than 1,700 people, with a national presence across multiple UK offices.

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