CLIENTS Testimonials
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (LSE)
Steve Riddell was appointed on an interim basis to lead the Capital Development team until a permanent Director was appointed. In this role, he oversaw a team of 11 project managers delivering a complex and high-value capital programme, ranging from bespoke departmental fit-outs to major schemes exceeding £100m.
Steve's remit included strengthening operational procedures, providing strategic leadership across multiple large-scale developments, and supporting the successful delivery of key projects, including 35 Lincoln's Inn Fields and 61 Aldwych. He also played a key role in resolving project disputes and supporting a 2,000-bed Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation development.
Operating within a complex stakeholder environment, Steve successfully integrated into LSE's culture and established strong, effective leadership across the Capital Development team. His contribution ensured continuity, improved governance, and enhanced delivery performance across the programme.
Client Contact: Julian Robinson, Director of Estates, London School of Economics and Political Science
CIT Group Partners LLP
Working closely with CIT's inhouse team, Steve Riddell offered senior strategic guidance to secure planning consent and progress selected prefunding matters for the Colechurch House development. Gravity's involvement focused on delivering experienced, highvalue advice at key stages, complementing CIT's internal capabilities to address critical predevelopment challenges and maintain programme momentum.
Client Contact: Craig Johnston, Chief Executive Officer, CIT Group
TISHMAN SPEYER WORKING WITH BARCLAYS BANK
Supporting the senior strategic team at Tishman Speyer and Barclays Bank to deliver the design, procurement and delivery of the complex refurbishment of the recently acquired Churchill Place headquarters building at Canary Wharf.
The brief related to critical areas of the business including; reception, colleague amenities, restaurant and conferencing facilities located across ground to third floors of the tower.
Client Contact: Nacho Oleary, UK Head of Design & Construction, Tishman Speyer
