Group companies Global Port Services, Global Crane Services, Global Wind Projects, Global Infrastructure, and Global Power Services (formerly Approved Power Services) will each undergo a brand refresh to bring them in line with the new Global corporate identity.

As part of the rebrand, GEG Capital, the investment arm of the group, will operate under the new Global identity. Portfolio companies Apollo, Aventus Energy, Bracewell, Capstone Construction, Arthian, Calder Electrical, ScotBuild, Cammach, Global Highland, Be Personnel, and Chance Recruitment will retain their current corporate identities.

The rebrand, coming as the group celebrates its 20th year, follows the recent divestment of The Port of Nigg and fabrication and scaffold/access businesses Global Energy (Fabrication) and Global Energy Services.

Global has also unveiled plans for a new 2,000m2 state-of-the-art HQ, which it said will give the company room to grow and deliver its ambition to become the leading energy and infrastructure services provider, delivering people-led, innovative solutions to forward-thinking businesses.

Now focusing on being a leading end-to-end industry partner to the energy, infrastructure and utilities sector, Global aims to grow its turnover from £300 million to £500m within three years.

Growth will be driven by Global’s hybrid investor/operating model, which includes its major energy services portfolio together with investments that previously sat under GEG Capital, concentrated in consultancy, construction, and recruitment. Collectively, Global employs in the region of 2,000 people.

Speaking about the growth plans and new focus for Global, chairman Roy MacGregor said: “We are really excited to share our new brand and vision which sets our course for the next five years.

“With a new, future focused brand - and a move toward a hybrid investor/operator model, with a people- and technology-led solutions provision, we are confident we will nearly double our turnover within 3 years. This will see us explore new markets and synergies between group companies, creating hundreds of new, long-term skilled employment opportunities across Scotland and beyond, as we establish Global as the UK’s leading energy & infrastructure partner

“Following the recent high-profile sale of the Port of Nigg, the group is energised by the opportunity that lies ahead. There’s huge potential for growth within the energy and utilities sector and we have exciting new plans for the group to grow it significantly both organically and through acquisitions as we explore new markets.”

Multi-million pound HQ to be built in Freeport zone

As news of the group’s rebrand was released, chairman Roy MacGregor also broke ground on Global’s new multi-million pound 2,000m, state-of-the-art headquarters at the heart of HIE’s Inverness Campus Freeport zone. Having outgrown its long-term Henderson Road HQ, the new office will facilitate future growth, creating space to accommodate up to 50 new staff.

The move to new premises at the heart of the Highland capital’s innovation hub comes on the back of a sustained period of growth, which has seen it add companies including planning, environmental, sustainability, engineering and safety consultants, Arthian (formerly Mabbett & IKM Consulting); energy infrastructure business, Approved Power Services; and construction companies, Capstone Construction and ScotBuild - to their portfolio in the past couple of years.

“The move to our new, purpose-built office will support the group’s ambitious growth strategy,” added MacGregor. “I think the level of investment in our new HQ sends a strong message to the market that through enhanced collaboration, acquisition and maximising of synergies across our portfolio, we will continue to unlock new opportunities within the green energy and utilities sectors - as well as exploring new markets.

“The investment in this fantastic new building comes after we have added 8 companies to the Global portfolio in the last 18 months. The new HQ will give us space to expand as we make further acquisitions and grow organically.”

The eye-catching design for the building has been created by lead architect David Lawrie from Bracewell, another recent addition to the Global portfolio, which will also be based out of the office. Fellow group company, Capstone Construction, will be principal contractor on the project, which is expected to be completed by Autumn 2026.