Careers at Ridge | opportunities and growth
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Careers

Practical Brilliance shows up every day at Ridge – in the problems we solve, the detail we care about, the relationships we build and the outcomes we deliver.

Like to join us?

We’re immensely proud of our people. Their expertise, professionalism and passion shape thousands of projects across every sector and help deliver the quality we are known for.

As the next chapter in your career unfolds, you’ll play a meaningful role in that success. Alongside talented colleagues, you’ll contribute to challenging projects and bring our values to life every day.

If you feel the pull, take a look at our vacancies. We’d love to hear from you.

Working with us

At Ridge, no two days look the same. Working across every sector, from social housing to Formula 1, we partner with clients who are leaders in their field. We’ll encourage you to bring your brilliance to everything you do and with that comes the chance to build a career you’re proud of – together as one interdisciplinary team.

Short-term opportunities

If you are starting out in the built environment and need work experience or a shadowing placement for two weeks or less, we’re happy to chat on futuretalent@ridge.co.uk.

If you’re looking for an internship or work placement from one month to a year, take a look at our vacancies page for relevant opportunities and make sure you register for alerts.

Recruitment process

Applying for a new role is an exciting, but not always enjoyable, experience. Knowing how high the stakes are, we try to make the process a positive one, with no unnecessary stress. We assess every application on merit, based on the requirements in the job description and in consultation with our partners.

Our online application involves sending us your up-to-date CV and filling in a short application form. We’ll confirm receipt of these by email.

On the application closing date, your qualifications, experience and skills will be reviewed by our recruitment and hiring managers. They assess your CV in line with the job description to determine whether we have a fit. If so, you’ll be invited to join us for an interview.

Your application is truly important to us and we’ll do our best to keep you updated during the review process. We hold your details with the utmost confidentiality, and in line with data privacy and security regulations.

Latest vacancies

  • Head of Talent Development

    Birmingham, Permanent

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  • Project Manager

    Cheltenham, Permanent

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  • Associate, Property Consultancy - Built Environment

    Winchester, Permanent

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Future talent

Leaving school, changing direction or starting your career?

Our programmes are designed to help the next generation of built environment professionals learn, grow and find the right path.

See future talent
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Life at Ridge

Our people are what make Ridge, Ridge.

We look for the best across every discipline, and we back them with the support and encouragement to do their finest work.

Find out what that looks like day to day, and why creating a genuinely diverse, inclusive place to work matters so much to us.

More about life at Ridge
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Accreditations

BSI BIM Design and Construction Certificate of Conformity, CNF 799185. Great Place to Work® Certified badge for the UK, valid from June 2026 to June 2027.

Company awards

Project Awards

Equal opportunities

Ridge is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

 

AI use

We know AI tools can be useful to proofread or tidy up the structure of your CV. And that’s fine by us.

But when it comes to application questions or your personal statement, we really want to hear directly from you. So, please tell us in your own words about your experiences, ambitions and motivations.

Your application will stand out if it’s honest, personal and unmistakably you. After all, it’s you we want to get to know.