Future talent

Leaving school, changing direction or starting your career? Our programmes are designed to help the next generation of built environment professionals learn, grow and find the right path.

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Evolve
For graduates

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Elevate
For apprentices

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Built around your development, we support your growth with real-world experience and a clear path from graduate to confident professional.

At Ridge, you’ll receive outstanding professional support whatever degree you come to us with. During your initial two-year Evolve development programme, you’ll learn through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), masterclasses and networking sessions — while developing professional skills such as communication and time management. You’ll be supported by a dedicated network of the Future Talent team, line managers and peers throughout your journey, helping you naturally grow in confidence.

If you already have a related qualification, we can guide you towards professional chartership and if your background is unrelated, you might decide to start a degree in your chosen discipline. Either way, we’ll support you throughout, so when your two-year Evolve programme ends, you’ll be equipped to step confidently into your next role, ready to shape the career you want.

Entry criteria

  • Any bachelor’s degree 2:2 or above
  • Ready to start full-time from Autumn 2026

In return

Rewards

  • Salary £26-32k
  • Permanent contract
  • 25 days paid annual leave
  • Excellent benefits

Opportunities

  • 14 UK locations
  • Multiple disciplines
  • Continual learning
  • Early Client contact
  • Diverse client base
  • Volunteering days
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Our fee-free, fully supported degree apprenticeship is a professional launchpad into the Built Environment – designed for school leavers, career changers or returners.

This two-year development programme combines real-world experience and professional support to accelerate your learning and personal growth, while you study towards your degree. Your confidence and knowledge will build through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), networking and masterclasses and you’ll be fully supported by our Future Talent Team, dedicated line managers, mentors, peers and your education provider.

At the end of the Elevate programme, you’ll have a great sense of professional progress and personal achievement which will benefit you as your studies continue towards your degree and chartership — fully funded by Ridge.

Entry criteria

  • This depends on your chosen discipline, Find out more here.

In return

Rewards

  • Salary £18-22k
  • Permanent contract
  • 25 days paid annual leave
  • Excellent benefits

Opportunities

  • 14 UK locations
  • Multiple disciplines
  • Continual learning
  • Early Client contact
  • Diverse client base
  • Volunteering days
Apply now

What is the Built Environment?

The Built Environment is the human-made spaces and structures that support how and where we live, work and play. It’s everything from individual buildings to entire cities and the infrastructure that connects them.

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What can you do?

Click a discipline below to find your fit… or search here using ‘graduate’ or ‘apprentice’  for more opportunities.

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What sets us apart

  • Progress with purpose

    We'll challenge you to reach your full potential with a top-to-toe plan that develops your professional, technical and personal skills - delivered by people who care.

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  • Wellbeing built in

    Proudly named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Great Place to Work UK, our inclusive culture supports you to thrive without barriers.

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  • Greener by design

    We lead, collaborate and embed Net Zero Carbon principles into all that we do - whether under our own roof or on our clients' projects.

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  • Time to unwind

    From darts to mountain climbs and charity fundraisers, our social events bring everyone together to relax, connect and enjoy time beyond the desk.

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Six steps to your new career

  1. Application online

    Mid-december 2025

    You’re over the starting line! This will give us a clearer picture of what you’re all about.

  2. Assessment

    January 2026

    An invitation to an assessment means you can be sure you’ll have a chance to find out all about us - and of course, us about you!

  3. Interview

    February 2026

    As our values are an important aspect of life at Ridge, we’ll use this time to make sure we’re all on the same page.

  4. Offer

    March 2026

    Yes, we have a perfect fit! The day is here when we’ll make you an offer to come and join us

  5. Onboarding

    Summer 2026

    The hard work’s done so now we make sure the build-up to Day One in the office is smooth.

  6. Start

    Autumn 2026

    We’ll welcome successful apprentices in September and graduates in October.

Your
Future Talent
journey starts
here

If you have any questions about Elevate or Evolve, get in touch or

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    Ridge is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

     

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