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Partner, Civil & Structural Engineering
Chartered Civil and Structural engineer (BEng Hons, CEng MICE) with 20 years’ experience.
Andy’s broad range of UK and International experience ensures detailed technical solutions are coupled with sound commercial advice.
At all stages of design Andy seeks to unlock the hidden value that can be found in every project. He leads teams on projects of all sizes and is a strong and committed player on the design team.
Our drive to reduce both embodied and operational carbon underpins our engineering thinking at every design stage. We recognise the impact our designs can have on the climate for future generations, and always seek to raise awareness amongst our clients and supply chains through whole life carbon modelling, and the re-use of existing structural forms where possible.
We respond positively to unique project constraints and objectives, including: budget, programme, design concept, building or structure performance criteria, future flexibility, site logistics, and neighbouring assets. As a multidiscipline consultancy, our structural engineers are accustomed to assessing and processing these constraints, to uncover design opportunities that other engineers may fail to recognise.
With our rigorous approach to structural design, we explore solutions from first principles to optimise the performance of the foundations, frames and facades, and quantify the implications for energy usage and environmental impact. Employing the latest analytical and 3D modelling software we can quickly and efficiently develop and test design options to establish an optimal economic and buildable solution.
Partner, Civil & Structural Engineering
Chartered Civil and Structural engineer (BEng Hons, CEng MICE) with 20 years’ experience.
Andy’s broad range of UK and International experience ensures detailed technical solutions are coupled with sound commercial advice.
At all stages of design Andy seeks to unlock the hidden value that can be found in every project. He leads teams on projects of all sizes and is a strong and committed player on the design team.
Partner
Fellow Institution of Structural Engineers; Chartered Structural Engineer; BEng (Hons); BSc
Ian is a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers with over 38 year design experience in the UK and overseas. Ian’s expertise includes new build, refurbishment, and historic restoration projects.
Ian is a hands-on engineer who is passionate about good design, good quality, and innovative solutions. He believes in developing honest, open client Client relationships in order to ensure that he and his team are providing an exceptional service for the Clients at all stages of a project.
‘Ian Scott came to us highly recommended and has never let us down, always going the extra mile to make sure our needs have been met. Ian and the company are super friendly and client focused. The scope of our work extended beyond the original design idea and has even changed sites. Ian and his team met every challenge and I would have no hesitation recommending him to you.’ Andy Walsh, General Manager, FC United of Manchester
Partner, Civil & Structural Engineering
Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer (BEng Hons, MSc CEng MICE) with 20 years’ experience.
James has significant experience in the design and construction of high and low rise residential, commercial and industrial buildings. More recently he has focused on the non-traditional and high-rise sector and large panel system buildings. James has expertise in design management and adds value throughout the design and construction process.
Partner
Kris leads the Structural Engineering team in our Manchester office, and has built a reputation for providing added value and outstanding service throughout all his projects over the last 20 years. Kris is a proactive and passionate engineer with a driven approach to achieving excellence in his structural designs, with the result being graceful, elegant, and cost-effective design solutions delivered for clients.
“Kris Clark did a sterling job for Pozzoni and Xaverian College. He was always proactive, and nothing was too much trouble for him or his team. The most helpful, professional, and proactive structural engineer I’ve worked with for a long time.” Catherine Mulley, Director Pozzoni Architecture LLP
Partner, Civil & Structural Engineering
Chartered Civil and Structural Engineer (FICE) and Chartered Health and Safety Professional (CMIOSH) with nearly 40 years’ experience.
A Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) and member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) with nearly 40 years’ experience. Following four years with major contractors, Richard moved to consulting engineering, where he has been leading the design of projects varying from modest extensions through to projects up to £60million. These include complex process facilities, hotels, residential accommodation including high rise (particularly in the social housing sector), R&D facilities, education, health, retail and mixed-use schemes and defence, where he spent time in Germany with the British Forces.
“We appreciated your sound, pragmatic approach to problem solving.”
For over a decade we have been using Building Information Modelling (BIM) to provide clients and architects with a visual showcase of how all design components work together. This also assists in optimising the structural efficiency of the design. The technology enables Ridge to assess the viability of the project and challenge the suitability of the design and material choices made against cost, time and sustainability criteria.
Our structural engineering services can be deployed at any stage of a project, either as a single or multidiscipline commission. We provide initial advice for business cases and feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, production of full construction and production information. We engineer projects of all sizes and types ranging from £100m mixed-use new-build to specialist structural surveys on historic buildings all over the world.
Read moreUsing the latest laser scanning and measuring equipment Ridge have the in-house capability to survey existing structures and convert them into CAD models to be used as an integral tool for designers to progress their detailed design. Our surveys capture the intricate details that are vital when working with, or adjacent to, existing buildings. This latest technology enables Ridge to record high-resolution 3D data sets of buildings, sites and monuments in an accurate and cost effective manner. The density and quality of the point clouds generated allow the office based team to effectively describe the surface of a structure in various 2D drawing and 3D model formats that can be tailored to suit the specific requirements of the client.
Read moreCompleted since 2010
Over £3bn cumulative project value
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