
Partner, Building Services Engineering
Austin is Partner at Ridge and leads our MEP London team. He is a Chartered Building Services Engineer with over 20 years of experience across construction, telecommunications, design management, and consultancy.
Formerly Director and Head of Building Services at WSP’s London office, Ausin led a team of 130 engineers and technicians, delivering major projects in sectors including commercial, residential, hospitality, and education.
Austin continues to leverage extensive experience in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects, with a focus on delivering energy-efficient, innovative design solutions. Having worked on iconic projects like One Bishopsgate Plaza, Aykon London One and South Quay Plaza, he brings a proven track record of successful project delivery, both in the UK and internationally, with experience spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
An expert in building services engineering, Austin is passionate about team development, business growth, and maintaining strong client relationships. He remains committed to driving high-quality outcomes and fostering a culture of excellence in the built environment. Austin is a member of the BCO (British Council for Offices) London regional board
Supporting our clients from inception to completion and beyond, our team works with clients on stakeholder engagement, site selection, planning, corporate identity and workplace design. The team also offer support in the design and delivery of build of new facilities and refurbishment schemes, as well as facilities management guidance, specialist tax advice, risk, value and project management services.
Our experienced consultants balance client objectives with the pragmatic issues of development, recognising that location, current trends and specific end-user needs, all affect commercial viability.
Ridge has considerable experience working on city centre and out-of-town multi-storey commercial offices, new builds and refurbishments, including both Cat A and B fit-outs. Our ability to innovate, optimise use of occupied space, and work collaboratively ensures the success of all our commercial projects, and the achievement of clients’ business objectives.
Maximising the performance and investment value of your office space begins with the proper level of consultation. Ridge provide occupiers, owners, developers and funders with tailored services to provide clear, pragmatic and business-focused advice balancing cost, value and risk considerations.