EY invests in Birmingham with major office move

Attracting global business 

EY (Ernst & Young), one of ‘The Big Four’ consulting firms, has announced their relocation to a new office based in Birmingham city centre.

The new office is centrally located at Three Chamberlain Square, and is part of Paradise Birmingham, “the most important development in a generation.” Paradise Birmingham is an incredible new purpose-built business district, with a £1.2billion investment that is bringing 10,000 new jobs to the city.  

EY currently employs more than 1,200 people in Birmingham including 55 partners. Throughout 2024, the large consulting firm also welcomed over 50 young professionals including graduates, interns and students into its Birmingham office. Many large companies such as EY encourage young talent, contributing to Birmingham boasting a staggering graduate retention rate of 49%.  

Alongside EY, Birmingham is a global hub for many international businesses, including PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, HSBC, Goldman Sachs and the BBC. 

The thriving job market supported by these top companies is also leading to the population increase in the city, forecast a 7.8% growth over 20 years. Birmingham is one of the top UK cities for professionals, with an abundance of career opportunities attracting the country’s highest earners.