Our projects Careers Sustainability Media Investors 119.60p Contact us Kier reaches practical completion at Eleven York Street, Manchester on behalf of Aviva Investors < Back 4 November 2021 Sign up for email news alerts > Kier has reached practical completion (PC) at Aviva Investors 85,000 sq ft Eleven York Street office scheme in Manchester’s central business district. Kier Property purchased the entire freehold of this prime central Manchester scheme, originally known as Oddfellows House from Aberdeen Asset Management in November 2016 and Aviva Investors agreed a forward funding deal to acquire the freehold interest in February 2018. Eleven York Street is an exceptionally high profile, prime office development, designed by AHR Architects. It is seen as the final piece of Manchester’s prime space for the Spring Gardens, York Street and Fountain Street area. Following Aviva Investors acquisition almost four years ago it has continued to work in partnership with Kier Property and its contractor, Kier Construction, to deliver the Grade A new build office building of approximately 79,000 sq ft, with floor plates of between 10,200 sq ft and 11,600 sq ft, two retail units and a business lounge at ground floor level totalling 5,300 sq ft. Henry Martin, senior development manager for Kier Property commented: “11 York Street is a best in class office building offering fantastic Grade A accommodation and amenities in the heart of Manchester’s CBD. The Manchester office market is the strongest performing regional city in the UK and 11 York Street is well positioned to capitalise on this as a wide range of occupiers continue to grow and establish themselves in the City.” Gary Wintersgill, managing director for Kier Construction added: “The delivery of 11 York Street has been another clear step in our progress as a major commercial development contractor in Manchester and the North of England. Working with our partners at both Kier Property and Aviva Investors, we have been able to deliver a high quality office that will be a real flagship development for the City.” Paul Smith, asset manager for Aviva Investors said: “It is brilliant to see this project come to fruition. This is an important scheme across our Manchester portfolio and will provide top class office space with unrivalled amenities in what is a prime location. Manchester is a vibrant city which has seen occupancy levels continue to increase post-Covid. We look forward to welcoming new tenants over the next few months.” Related content: Kier Property Find out more about our developments here > Delivery of offices Find out more about our office projects here > Quick links: Investors Careers Site Map Phishing Other Kier sites Ayton Products BAM Ferrovial Kier Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM Kier Group Fellowship Trust Solum Regeneration Source Design Services Legal Terms of Use Cookie and Privacy Policy Accessibility Useful documents Kier Annual Report 2021 Building for a Sustainable World - our Sustainability Framework Modern Slavery Statement Positive Footprints- Our social impact report Fast Facts - May 2021 Registered in England No.2708030 Kier Group plc. Registered office: 2nd Floor, Optimum House, Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XP Copyright 2021 Kier Group PLC