Working in London

As the capital of the UK since the 12^th century, London has retained its reputation as the global business hub of the UK. As the home of many national and international pharmaceutical and technical companies, London is also often seen as the centre of innovation in the UK. Costello Medical opened its London office in 2017 after the growth of the Global Headquarters in Cambridge. Situated close to London Bridge station, our London office is now home to over 100 colleagues.

Key Features

Our London office benefits from:

Around 11,065ft²of open plan working space with seven private meeting rooms, communal working spaces and four private, noise-proof pods
External terrace space, with an extensive communal roof terrace
Fully stocked kitchen with complimentary fruit and biscuits and a state-of-the-art coffee machine
A well-being room which also serves as a prayer space
Brand new office in a well-served location close to London Bridge station

Step-free access throughout with lift access, accessible toilets, gender neutral toilets, cycle facilities, shower facilities, adjustable workstations and more
A Net Zero Carbon status and a ranking in the top 1% of the UK’s most sustainable buildings. It has also received a NABERS certification with a BRE Design Reviewed Rating of 5, highlighting energy efficiency, water conservation, and a high-quality indoor workspace

Why London?

Transport

Regular train, underground and bus links connect London to locations across the UK, with London Bridge station just a 9 minute walk from the office, and London Borough, Blackfriars and Cannon Street stations all within a 12 minute walk
The city is less than an hour away from 6 airports, providing a vast array of international travel links

London hosts a network of cycle routes and numerous bicycle rental schemes are available across the city

Housing & Accommodation

Short-term accommodation is relatively straightforward to find and new housing developments are increasing the availability of rented accommodation across Greater London

London’s surrounding commuter hubs and outer-city communities have regular transport links to the city, making it easier to live outside of the city if preferred

Dining

Surrounding the office, there are a range of restaurants and cafes such as Black Sheep Coffee, Starbucks, Saint Nine, Pizza Express, Leon and more
Many food and drink markets such as Borough Market, Flat Iron Square and Borough Yards are just a 5 minute walk from the office

Historical pubs are also plentiful in London, with specialist tours available

Entertainment

London is bursting with a wide variety of venues, including larger locations such as the O2, Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Stadium, as well as more intimate venues including Alexandra Palace and Shepherd’s Bush, all of which play host to a variety of music, comedy and theatre events
Our London office is located within a cultural hotspot including the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Bankside Gallery all within a 5 minute walk from our office

London is also home to the world-renowned West End, where you can find a large number of award-winning musicals and plays throughout the year
You can also find a variety of iconic sports venues in London which include Twickenham (the home of English rugby), several football stadiums, Wimbledon and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park which hosted the 2012 London Olympics

Working in London

Our London office benefits from:

Transport

Housing & Accommodation

Dining

Entertainment

Exploring London

Big Ben

St Paul's Cathedral

Buckingham Palace

Fascinating Museums

London Eye

Oxford Street & Covent Garden