Leeds property consultancy announces “ambitious” plans to double in size

The Yorkshire office of multi-expertise property and construction consultancy Ridge and Partners has revealed “ambitious” growth plans after doubling in size over the last 18 months.

Ridge acquired award-winning Leeds based consultancy Projex Building Solutions in autumn 2021, strengthening its UK-wide skills and expertise. Sustained growth has seen the Leeds team double to almost 50 since the purchase with a target of repeating the same team growth by 2026, reflecting ongoing confidence in the market.

Representing many of the UK’s highest profile property developers, occupiers and funds, the Leeds office’s proactive approach continues to meet local customer and business needs.

Ridge in Yorkshire boasts a variety of specialisms including project management, sustainability, mechanical and electrical, and structural and civil engineering working 50/50 across public and private sector projects.

Notable recent client wins and projects include the appointment to Lloyds Bank’s sustainability framework including its move to Wellington Place in Leeds, Mountpark Wakefield and various projects for Luminate Education Group.

Partner Phil Tomalin, who leads the Yorkshire office, commented: “It’s an exciting time for Ridge and Partners in Yorkshire and across the group. Having enjoyed year on year growth we plan to support our continued team growth through a move to larger premises in Leeds later this year.

“We employ the best in the business, boasting multi-expertise teams who add value to our clients by working collaboratively and delivering through their expert knowledge and proactivity, and it’s this which sets Ridge apart in not just Yorkshire but the wider UK market.

“Looking ahead, we are hugely excited about the opportunities here in Yorkshire and across the North, driven by current trends in the property sector including the changing face of working environments, a sharp focus on sustainable development, including building retrofitting and recent changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards regulations, alongside ESG strategy delivery.”

Senior partner Adrian O’Hickey, added: “The rapid growth of our Yorkshire office, complemented by similar expansion across our North of England operations, is testament to the hard work and talent of all our highly skilled people.

“To support our sector and trend-based approach to further growth in Yorkshire and across our 12 strong office network, we have recently agreed a multi-million-pound funding package to support the ongoing delivery of our exciting expansion plans.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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