Rhian Atkins

A higher education project specialist, Rhian brings 21 years of sector experience to Ridge. Her background includes working within the University of Oxford Estates team and she continues to partner with the university on key schemes. She also manages complex projects for individual Oxford colleges from early design to final handover.

Getting involved early allows Rhian to set projects up for success by appointing architects and design specialists, as well as leading mixed teams of experts. Her portfolio includes everything from student accommodation and high-tech laboratories to restoring listed buildings.

Rhian excels at bringing together the many different people involved in university projects, and she knows how to guide jobs smoothly through complex campus sign-off procedures. Thanks to her background in managing costs, she brings a sharp business mind and a practical approach to building projects. This helps clients make informed decisions and keep everything running on schedule.