Chris is an accomplished building servicesengineer with over 18 years' industry experience, having built his career from the tools after qualifying as an electrician before moving into MEP consultancy. At Ridge, he specialises in residential buildings - spanning new-build developments, complex redevelopments, and refurbishment projects - alongside wide-ranging sector experience across education, defence, retail, and commercial environments. He is also known for complex MEP surveys and strategic technical advice, working closely with the Property Consultancy team to support client decision-making and long-term asset strategies. project scale ranges from targeted surveys through to construction programmes of up to £80m in value. Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused, Chris builds strong client relationships grounded in clear communication and a deep understanding of their priorities, ensuring they feel supported from early concept through to delivery.