North East architecture practice Ryder has expanded further into the North West with the opening of its fifth 海角视频 office.
The company launched in 1953 in Newcastle and has since branched out to have offices in London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Hong Kong, Vancouver and Amsterdam.
Now the business has opened a base in Manchester, creating 18 jobs so far, on the back of rising demand in the region.
Led by director Sheldon Walsh, Ryder’s Manchester team will take the lead on a variety of regionally based projects across sectors including civic, education, healthcare, infrastructure, leisure, manufacturing, office, residential, retail and science.
Work has already begun on four health centres across Oldham, Stockport Emergency Centre and Pathology Centre, and The Factory, a 13,000sqm exhibition and performance space that will promote the extraordinary vision, diversity and potential of Manchester’s cultural life.
Ryder has developed strong connections within the local community and region since the launch of its Liverpool base in 2007, and previously worked alongside Manchester City Council to transform the Grade II-star listed library.
It also designed Tameside One, a mixed use community space for the Vision Tameside project supported by Tameside Borough Council and Tameside College.
The opening of Ryder’s Manchester office also comes as it welcomes a new cohort of PlanBEE (Built Environment Education) apprentices.
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Created by Gateshead College and Ryder, PlanBEE is a skills initiative that offers opportunities to young people looking to establish a career in the construction sector.
The 12 new apprentices, sponsored by 13 Manchester based partners including Manchester City Council and Manchester Life, will be given the opportunity to experience a variety of disciplines including design, construction and engineering.
The scheme also offers the group a rare chance to earn while they learn as they engage in several significant projects for the local area such as the Our Town Hall project, The Factory and Manchester Life.
On the exciting opening of the Manchester office, Mr Walsh, director said, “The portfolio of work we have already done in the region has helped us foster strong relationships with our clients and the local community. We hope that these relationships will continue to flourish along with the new apprentices eager to begin their careers in the region.”
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Most recent accounts for Ryder, covering the year ending April 30, 2020 showed a 14% lift in sales to £19.3m, while operating profits went from £1.2m to £1.7m.
It has recruited more than 50 new members of staff in recent months after a series of project wins, including the new Whipps Cross Hospital in London, The Factory in Manchester and the regeneration of the former Tetley’s factory in Leeds.
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Closer to home, Ryder has been involved in plans for Durham County Council’s new headquarters, the Bank House development in Newcastle and the maintenance base for the Dogger Bank wind farm at the Port of Tyne.
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