Company Name: Ridge and Partners LLP

Niina Grinsted is a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) and Chartered member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE) with a Scandinavian design approach, specialising in residential and commercial architecture. From concept to construction, she delivers functional, compliant, sustainable, and visually aesthetic design solutions.

With in-depth expertise in planning policies, CDM, and building regulations, Niina ensures smooth project approvals and seamless execution. Her diverse portfolio includes bespoke homes, extensions, retail, assembly buildings, NHS, universities and commercial developments, integrating sustainable design and modern construction techniques. Her experience spans both private consultancy and in-house roles with The Southern Co-operative (Retail) and Starbucks Café Franchises.

Renowned for precision, problem-solving, and brand specification expertise, Niina works closely with clients, consultants, and builders to create high-quality, cost-effective designs. Whether navigating planning permissions or refining concepts, she brings technical excellence and creative vision to every project.

Company Description:

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We continually expand our expertise and nurture our talent – with a focus on quality, innovation and growth. Our multidiscipline team of 1,000+ people is based across 13 offices.

We help our public and private sector clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment by providing access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines.

By aligning our services directly to our clients’ distinct needs, we help them navigate every challenge with confidence. Providing expert counsel and practical hands-on support, we listen, lead and deliver. Working flexibly and smartly – often in collaboration with expert partners – we harness the right skills, to deliver the best results, every time.

Shaped around you

Whether you need access to a single discipline or are looking for a partner to take your project from conception to completion. With our team, you’ll have a range of specialists on hand, and access to the right people, at the right time.

Joined-up thinking and doing.

Our multidiscipline expertise provides a holistic view that shapes the success of your project through each of its stages.

Building understanding and trust

You need a partner who ‘gets’ you – your situation, your aspirations and ambitions; and people who are there when you need them. Take it as read, that you can pick-up the phone, get good advice and get things done quickly.

Email: niina.simone@googlemail.com

Website: ridge.co.uk