Ridge targets infrastructure expansion with Adept Management acquisition
Ridge has announced they are to acquire Adept Management, strengthening our proposition in the rapidly growing infrastructure sector.
Adept Management’s experience managing large scale complex programmes – combined with its impressive portfolio of nuclear, transport and defence projects – complements our established strength in the building sector. Adept’s focus on programme management, including deep expertise in project controls and design management, significantly strengthen our position in the infrastructure sector, as it moves to the top of the national agenda.
As well as adding to our 1,300-strong team, the deal accelerates our strategic diversification, bringing new clients in high-potential and emerging sectors. With a turnover exceeding £140 million and a network of 15 offices across the UK, Ridge was named one of the fastest-growing large firms in Building’s Top 150 Consultants list last year and this acquisition marks the latest step in our growth journey.
The addition of Adept’s 50-strong team enhances our ability to deliver complex programmes through specialist services including project controls, PMO delivery and design management. These capabilities, combined with our existing advisory, project delivery and technical expertise, will be increasingly critical for developers and infrastructure providers looking to capitalise on opportunities emerging from the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and the government’s broader growth agenda.
“This acquisition represents an opportunity to drive growth, enhance our expertise, and create greater value for our teams, clients and partners,” said Jolyon Price, Partner in Project Management and Executive Group member at Ridge. “By combining our strengths and deepening our capabilities in project and programme controls and design management, we are further establishing ourselves as a leader in the project and programme management space. This strategic partnership significantly expands our presence in infrastructure, where client demand for specialist expertise continues to grow.”
Ridge was named employer of the year in last year’s Building Magazine awards, and Price added the acquisition also brings greater opportunities for staff development across both organisations. “By bringing Adept in, we’re combining their deep technical capabilities with the ingenuity and ambition of our team – expanding expertise, sharing knowledge, and creating more career opportunities across the business.”
“Both companies share a deep-rooted belief in the value of technical excellence and partnership. Like Ridge, Adept places people at the heart of its success, and we’re excited to bring our shared values of quality, ingenuity and collaboration to a broader client base.”
