Ridge and Partners bolsters Leeds team

Leading multidisciplinary consultancy Ridge and Partners has appointed Andrew McNaghten as office managing partner for its Leeds office, as well as Sia Taghaboni as head of civil and structural engineering.

Andrew brings more than 18 years’ experience managing multidiscipline programmes, with projects including the University of York’s Institute for Safe Autonomy and the Birkenhead town centre regeneration. 

He said: “Ridge and Partners has an enviable reputation in the marketplace, and I look forward to contributing to the business as we unlock significant opportunities across Yorkshire and beyond.

“I have been blown away by the quality of the people within the business, who work collaboratively as multidiscipline teams to deliver the highest quality of services through their in-depth knowledge and proactivity to many of the UK’s leading property developers, occupiers and funds.

“Leading the office alongside such talented colleagues means we're perfectly positioned to make things happen and build on the strong momentum we've already created.”

Sia joins from Stantec and has extensive experience across Yorkshire, including the Radisson Red hotel refurbishment in Liverpool and Stanbrook Abbey.

He added: “Ridge is a true industry leading company with a first-rate reputation, and I'm here to be part of what comes next.

“With the Building Safety Act placing new and enhanced regulatory regimes for building safety and construction products, civil and structural engineering has an increasingly vital role to play in the building process.

“We have a talented team of civil and structural engineers here at Ridge working across some amazing projects and there is real potential in where we’re headed.”

The appointments come as Ridge’s Leeds office grows to 56 staff, following strong regional demand and strategic investment in its services across project management, sustainability and civil and structural engineering.

Andrew takes over the running of the Yorkshire office from partner Phil Tomalin, who remains with the firm as part of a planned transition.

Phil added: “Ridge and Partners in Yorkshire and across the group continues to strengthen. 

“The appointments of Andrew and Sia, two real industry heavyweights, evidences our continued growth and standing.

“Having enjoyed year on year growth we plan to continue building on this moment with a move to larger premises in Leeds over the coming months.

“Looking ahead, despite an uncertain macroeconomic landscape, we are optimistic about the opportunities here in Yorkshire and across the North, driven by public and private sector priorities across sectors including residential, education and healthcare in areas such as estate management and sustainable development.”  

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