NHBC has appointed Caroline Eyre to the newly created role of head of portfolio management. Caroline will oversee the underwriting portfolio, ensuring risk appetite and strategy are translated into disciplined portfolio decisions.
Appointments
UK asset manager for property finance, LendInvest, has made three new appointments to its property development finance team. The portfolio management team has been broadened through the appointments of Matt Freeman as senior portfolio manager, as well as portfolio managers Keisi Morina and Andrew Fe
Architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility firm Egis has appointed Mark Docherty as energy director for the UK and Ireland as the firm continues to expand its energy offering across the region. Based in Edinburgh, Mark brings 38 years of experience in the energy sec
Steven Braithwaite has been appointed as the renewables and energy storage lead for Tony Gee and Partners. The move would boost the firm’s capability within renewable energy and energy storage.
Savills has made two significant leadership appointments within its Scottish residential business, with Harry Maitland appointed head of its Scottish Country House team and Peter Walker leading its residential business across Glasgow and the West of Scotland. The firm said the appointments reflect i
Cast Consultancy has opened a new office in Dublin, led by Bryn Griffiths, and has also appointed Laura Banks as director responsible for cost management in Scotland.
Block Architects has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of John Burns and Oliver Shields as directors of the practice. John has been named director & head of sustainable design, while Oliver takes on the role of director & head of interior design, both with immediate
Law firm Burness Paull has hired hotels and student accommodation specialist Roland Smyth as a partner to boost sector growth from within its real estate team. Qualified in both Scots and English law, Mr Smyth brings considerable experience of commercial real estate and has developed an outstanding
Morris & Spottiswood Group has opened a new office in Inverness, indicating increasing investment in Scotland’s energy grid. The new office broadens Morris & Spottiswood Group’s reach, with the business now being active from London to Inverness.
NLM Building Consultancy has launched a dedicated cost consultancy service and strengthened its senior team to expand its project management capability after reporting a record year, with turnover rising by 51%. Co-founder Neil MacDougall has been appointed managing director and will continue to wor
Shepherd and Hardies Chartered Surveyors has appointed six new graduates in the north east of Scotland. Joining the firm's training scheme, each graduate will undertake a structured training programme which prepares them for their RICS Assessment of Professional Competence, which will gain them MRIC
Whitfield Consulting Services (WCS) is expanding its UK presence with the opening of a new office in Scotland this month. Headed up by Shane Govender PrEng CEng MICE, principal civil engineer at Whitfield Consulting Services, the Edinburgh base joins WCS’ existing offices in London and Norther
Erin Flaherty and Andrew McNaughton have been appointed by Mott MacDonald as non-executive directors, with the new roles effective from 1 September 2026. The addition of non-executive directors would help to support Mott MacDonald’s long-term success and boost the stewardship of its employee o
Kirkwood Timber Frame has added to its senior management team with the appointment of Aaron Macaskill as managing director and the promotion of Chris Smollet to operations and commercial director. Aaron brings more than 17 years’ experience with sister company Kirkwood Homes to his new role, h
Pegasus Group has established its first dedicated design team in Scotland. Based in Edinburgh, the five-person team is led by Mike Ward, senior director - design lead, who will help grow Pegasus' design presence across Scotland while supporting clients throughout the wider UK.

