For well-established Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) consultancies in the UK, scaling efficiently while maintaining cost control is a constant challenge. Setting up a dedicated offshore team in India can provide access to highly skilled talent, significant cost savings, and operational flexibility—but only if done right.

This is where Ascendia’s Global Capability Centre as a Service (GCCaaS) comes in, offering a seamless, risk-free way for consultancies to establish, operate, and scale their offshore presence in India—without the complexities of navigating legal, HR, and infrastructure challenges.

Why India? Why Now?

The UK AEC industry is experiencing:
✔ Increasing competition and tighter project margins
✔ Rising costs of skilled engineers and designers
✔ Demand for faster project delivery without compromising quality

India provides a highly skilled engineering workforce, familiar with British Standards & Eurocodes, at a fraction of the cost. However, setting up a team independently comes with challenges—compliance, recruitment, HR policies, IT security, and payroll management.

How Ascendia Makes It Effortless!

We don’t just help you hire engineers; we provide a turnkey solution to establish and manage your dedicated offshore team—without the need for a legal entity in India.

1. Full Legal & Compliance Setup

Navigating Indian company laws, tax regulations, and employment policies can be complex. We take care of:

• All legal registrations & entity structuring
• Labour law compliance, tax filings & payroll management
• Data security & GDPR-aligned IT infrastructure

2. Office & IT Infrastructure 

Your offshore team needs a fully functional workspace. We handle:

• Premium office spaces tailored to your branding & needs
• High-performance IT networks, software licenses & cybersecurity
• Seamless integration with your UK operations

3. Top-Tier Talent Acquisition & HR Support

With 30+ employees, hiring the right mix of engineers, project managers, and support staff is critical. We ensure:

• Recruitment of top 1% talent across Structural, Geotechnical & Infrastructure disciplines
• HR policies aligned with UK standards
• Performance management, career growth & retention strategies

4. Payroll & Finance Management

• Transparent salary structures aligned with UK HQ budgets
• Multi-currency payroll processing
• Complete financial reporting & tax compliance

5. Ongoing Operational Support & Expansion

Even after setup, we continue to manage your offshore team while you focus on core business. Our services include:

• Business process optimisation to increase efficiency
• Scalability planning for future expansion
• Legal, HR & financial advisory

The Business Case for

Your Own GCC in India

✅ Save north of 40% on operational costs
✅ Gain access to highly skilled engineering talent
✅ Scale operations without the complexities of setting up an entity
✅ Enhance project delivery speed & efficiency

Ready to Expand? Let’s Build Your Offshore Team in India

If your consultancy is at a stage where offshoring can help you reduce costs, scale faster, and improve operational flexibility, now is the time to act.

Get in touch to discuss your plans to shivom@ascendia.co.in