Deloitte to establish four technology centres across UK
Deloitte UK is set to establish four new technology delivery centres, aiming to offer advanced technology solutions to clients across the UK.
These centres, forming part of Deloitte’s Technology & Transformation business, will start operations on 1 June 2025 in Belfast, Cardiff, Manchester, and Newcastle.
Initially, these centres will consolidate 750 of Deloitte’s technologists to develop and implement technology solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of UK businesses.
The focus areas will include app design, cloud engineering, and the integration of AI into various software and systems, such as SAP, to facilitate business transformation.
These technology centres are anticipated to double the headcount to 1,500 within the next three years.
The firm will offer multi-year technical training programmes to nurture new joiners into becoming experts in business solutions and technology delivery.
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By GlobalDataDeloitte Belfast already has a workforce of more than 1,000. The new Belfast facility is poised to be the largest of the technology centres, with an additional 500 jobs expected to be created over the next three years.
Deloitte regions managing partner Richard Bray said: “Investing across the UK is a priority for Deloitte, and our technology centres are key to this ongoing commitment. I’m particularly excited about the opportunities these centres create for people wanting to start a new career in technology.
“We chose the North East as the pilot last year, initially hiring in a 25-strong cohort from a diverse pool of over 500 applicants – including individuals without prior technology experience, veterans, and those returning to work after a career break. We’ve since grown further in the North East and I look forward to welcoming many more talented individuals to Deloitte as we grow our business throughout the UK and create jobs for the future.”
Furthermore, as per a report by the Financial Times (FT), Deloitte has informed its UK employees of impending changes, including fewer promotions, reduced average salary increases, and cuts to bonuses on average by 20% within the consulting division due to disappointing profits.
In an email to employees, the company’s senior UK partner Richard Houston indicated that the firm’s overall profits for the financial year were “below our original plan” but “slightly ahead of last year”.
The consulting arm of Deloitte experienced a particularly challenging year, significantly underperforming its goals, the report said. The audit practice also fell short of profit expectations.
However, the firm’s deals business and tax and legal arm exceeded profit expectations and will receive full bonuses, stated FT.
Deloitte’s global revenues in 2024 saw a 3.1% growth, marking its “worst performance” in 14 years, primarily due to a downturn in consulting services.
To counteract this, Deloitte reduced its travel and expenses budget, which Houston acknowledged as a difficult but necessary measure to allocate funds for this year’s bonuses.
Deloitte plans a 2.9% salary increase for UK employees next year, a cautious approach reflecting the current market outlook and the recent 3.4% inflation rate.
The firm also plans to promote approximately 5,500 employees, a reduction compared to previous years.
In April 2025, Deloitte announced that it would shed jobs in its US consulting division.
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