We have acquired Jubb, a renowned civil and structural engineering consultancy. This strategic move enhances our service offering and geographical reach, reinforcing our position as a leader in the built environment sector.
We have experienced remarkable growth in recent years, fuelled by our multidisciplinary approach and strategic diversification across various sectors and disciplines. With a turnover of over £140 million, the company has grown by over 50% since 2022. This acquisition is part of our ongoing commitment to expand our expertise and strengthen our position in key sectors, further enhancing our ability to deliver the best possible service to clients.
Jubb is an award-winning civil and structural engineering design consultancy offering services to the public and private sectors. Made up of 100 people across its offices in Bristol, Winchester, Plymouth and Cardiff, its core services include civil engineering, structural engineering, ground engineering, and transport and environmental planning. Jubb also has credibility in key sectors of growth for Ridge such as data centres, defence and infrastructure. These services complement our additional offerings in MEP, architecture, project management, cost management, building surveying and sustainability, providing further opportunity to deliver value for clients.
Jubb’s locations in the South West and Wales will extend our geographical footprint, providing greater regional coverage and access to new markets. Bringing in valuable expertise and strengthening the combined entity’s presence in the region.
Adrian O’Hickey, Senior Partner at Ridge, said: “Our interest in Jubb is driven by the excellent work its team delivers for its clients daily. As well as being established in three of our target growth sectors, its team of talented professionals are known for their technical excellence and client-focused approach. They will be a fantastic addition to the Ridge family.
“It is also worth noting that as our two businesses become one, our values and visions are well aligned. We both believe in putting our people first and we have real synergies in areas such as integrity, collaboration and a client-focused approach.”
Rob Harrhy, Managing Director at Jubb, said: “Jubb has achieved outstanding results in recent years, attracting top industry talent and securing fantastic clients.
“Joining Ridge represents a significant opportunity for us to continue delivering exceptional client experiences and outstanding service, while strengthening our future and continuing to put our people first. We have enjoyed getting to know the Ridge team and are confident that their multi-disciplinary approach will greatly enhance our own development and the value we provide to our clients. We’re delighted to play a part in the expansion of Ridge into the South West and Wales, and we look forward to consolidating their presence in key markets like Data Centres and infrastructure.”
