Ridgeways is a progressive, dynamic organisation offering a range of commercial and contractual solutions that challenge conventional thinking.
Formed in 1991, Ridgeways rapidly established a reputation for expertise, professionalism and reliability. As a forward-thinking, progressive consultancy, the firm has extended its portfolio of traditional services to include commercial and contractual solutions and the use of Building Information Modelling(BIM) based measurement software.
Drawing on many years’ experience, Ridgeways’ team has the capability to handle all types of QS requirements, including the coordination of works following insurance covered loss, fund monitoring and capital allowance valuations, as well as providing commercial support to insolvency consultants.
The firm’s extensive and long-standing client base includes a wide variety of businesses, ranging from SMEs up to multi-national corporates. In addition, Ridgeways acts for private clients, developers and main or sub-contractors across a variety of sectors, including commercial, residential, leisure and defence.
Whatever the nature of the job, Ridgeways takes a collaborative approach, ensuring a bespoke, tailored solution to meet clients’ needs. At every stage, the team challenges conventional thinking, weighing up the balance between risk and benefit, and ascertaining the difference between cost and value to ensure the most favourable outcome.
Committed to delivering the highest quality service, Ridgeways prides itself on its integrity, honesty and transparency, placing customers at the heart of everything it does and ensuring an exceptional service provision.
Key People
Phil Hodges
Director
Jo Walmsley
Office Manager
Tim Whittaker
Consultant Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Phil formed Ridgeways over 30 years ago in 1991, soon after qualifying as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor. His aim was to create a small and personable, very professional QS / Project Management Company.
Phil’s role as Director of the company is to lead the team but he remains actively involved with the day to day commitments of the projects that Ridgeways handle on behalf of their clients. Phil assists clients in budgeting, planning and procuring their construction works and heads the team in their quest to maintain accurate cost control on all projects through to completion. In his time as Director of Ridgeways, Phil has assisted numerous aspiring young QS’s to become qualified and move up their career ladder.
Out of work, he enjoys socialising, playing golf, running, cycling, watching football, property maintenance and garden work. Phil is also treasurer of his local Rotary Club and volunteers as a helper at his town’s youth club.
Jo has a wealth of experience in finance and administration. Her career commenced in banking. She then switched her career to payroll and worked within the Electricity Supply Industry, for several years.
Jo went on to manage 4 payrolls for an Exhibition Company based at the NEC, Birmingham. She also has experience in retail and hospitality after a career break to raise a family. Since joining Ridgeways Jo has become responsible for the office general administration, purchase and sales ledger, invoicing, website and marketing administration whilst also acting as PA to Phil.
Out of work, she enjoys exercise, running, Yoga, Pilates, walking outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Tim has worked for Ridgeways on a consultancy basis for several years now. He is a fully Qualified QS with a wealth of experience. He has a particular expertise in the measurement and estimating of construction works and works alongside Phil as part of the team in undertaking the full range of Ridgeways’ varied workload.
Out of work, Tim enjoys walking, playing music and gardening.
A dedication to delivering the best service.
People we've helped:
Martin Cronin, Volvo Trucks Sales and Service
“I have always found Ridgeways to be very professional, knowledgeable and skilled in their cost control and project management abilities when overseeing construction works at our truck service depots.”
Nick Perrin, Managing Director, Optik Leisure Ltd.
“As ever, Ridgeways perform their duties to an excellent standard. Attention to detail and looking after their client’s needs are always at the top of their list.”
Paul Jones, Finance Director, Acadian Asset Management
“We have now used Ridgeways as our Employer’s Agents on two major fit-outs of our headquarter offices in the City. Their dedication, attention to our needs and skill in team-leading in order to create the end product was enlightening. We will certainly recommend them to our own clients and use their services again should our growth path lead us to the need for further office premises.”
Chris Gellion, Nicol Thomas Chartered Architects
“Ridgeways have excellent QS skills and operate with integrity. They have an eye for detail as well as the ability to advise on strategy. Construction projects are in a safe pair of hands when Ridgeways are managing the procurement and controlling the finance.”
Mr Owen Finnegan, Head Teacher, St. Mary's RC Primary School
“I can thoroughly recommend Ridgeways following their role as project managers and quantity surveyors on our kitchen refurbishment. We are highly delighted with the finished article and we have been very impressed with Ridgeways’ ability to maintain financial control on the project.”
Pat Hughes, Operations Manager, Warwickshire County Council
“This is to commend the team that have produced the new kitchen. What a fantastic job! I have been involved in many a project to refurbish a kitchen throughout the county, but this one by far surpasses any other I have seen to date. The teamwork by all from start to finish has been exceptional and the attention to detail is a credit to all those involved.”
Customer Focused
Placing customers at the heart of everything we do and ensuring an exceptional service provision.
Experienced
Formed in 1991, Ridgeways rapidly established a reputation for expertise, professionalism and reliability.
International Clients
An extensive and long-standing client base, ranging from SMEs up to multi-national corporates.