Edinburgh-based technology and digital recruiter Be-IT Resourcing has opened an office in Glasgow but is holding off on plans to expand into Germany.

In a statement, managing director Gareth Biggerstaff revealed the firm’s new Glasgow base will be led by associate director Nikola Kelly and consultant Sean Gilger, but added plans for a German presence have gone on the back burner.

Announcing the domestic expansion, Biggerstaff explained: “A move into the London market is still on the cards but it would be foolish to press ahead with Germany given the uncertainty created by Brexit in terms of tax, tariffs and extraction.

“In the meantime, we can do business within the UK and make a judgement when the picture begins to get clearer on Europe.

“We are strengthening our position in the Scottish market in advance of opening in London simply because we believe it would be foolish not to exploit the opportunities that exist on our doorstep. The Buchanan Street office is fundamental to our growth targets.

“We have identified scope for expansion in the West of Scotland where you have global businesses like JP Morgan, Barclays and the CGI Group, as well as numerous SMEs. Glasgow is an important and evolving market.”