Willmott Dixon Interiors has landed the preconstruction role for a major refurbishment of London Fire Brigade’s historic headquarters in the heart of the capital at 8 Albert Embankment.

The contractor will take the Grade II listed building through Stage 3 and 4 design ahead of a full overhaul that will bring the 1937 Art Deco landmark back into full use as the Brigade’s HQ for around 840 staff.

Plans include full renewal of mechanical, electrical and public health systems, new life safety installations, window replacement, re-roofing and recladding of the 1980s CMC extension.

New lifts, partitions, ceilings and finishes will be installed, alongside refurbishment of the appliance bays and basement.

The ground to second floor fire station will temporarily vacate during works, due to start mid-2027.

Procured via the SCAPE construction framework, the scheme will include SME engagement, job creation and an on-site construction skills academy.

Rob Brown, project director at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “We’re focused on designing a facility that is fit-for-purpose while respecting the building’s heritage and balancing the infrastructure and flexibility needed to support the Brigade’s vital work for years and generations to come.”