Appointments

Homebuilder Cala has promoted Neil Riddell to managing director for its East of Scotland business, which spans Edinburgh, the Lothians, Perth and Kinross, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Neil takes on the role following a successful period as construction director and key board member for Cala's West

Balfour Beatty has appointed Emma Loxton as chief strategy officer, boosting its group executive committee.  Loxton will join the group from McKinsey & Company, where for over ten years she guided major industrial and infrastructure businesses on strategy, transformation and growth. 

John Heaney Electrical (JHE), the electrical, mechanical and HVAC firm, has appointed Glenrothes-based Andy Guthrie as its first mechanical apprentice. Guthrie, who is 24, has been working as a labourer at JHE and will now join the mechanical division, with the team focusing on industrial equipment

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has announced the appointment of Darren Jarman, managing director of Lowfield Timber Frames, to its board of directors. Jarman has more than 25 years of experience in the UK timber construction sector, across design, technical development, manufacturing and bu

BAM UK & Ireland has appointed Mike King from Robertson Construction Group as its new regional director for Scotland. King will join BAM on 17 September, bringing almost 30 years of experience spanning engineering, project management, operational delivery and senior leadership.

Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has appointed Keith Bishop as a legal director in its Edinburgh construction team. A highly experienced construction lawyer, Keith is dual qualified in Scotland and England and Wales, and has advised on both contentious and transactional construction matters thro

Project management, cost management and MEP services specialist Contollo Group has added to its senior team with the appointment of Matthew Mackey FRICS as director. Mackey joins Contollo following nearly three decades in senior commercial leadership roles across the UK and Australia, bringing deep

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has recruited Gillian Woodward as a partner in its construction litigation team. Gillian joins the firm from Pinsent Masons, where she built a highly regarded UK-wide construction and infrastructure disputes practice over more than 20 years. She has extensive experience ad

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has appointed Iain McIlwee as its new chief executive officer. Iain will take up the role on 2nd November 2026, succeeding Andrew Orriss, who is stepping down after a long and distinguished career in the timber sector.

Wates Group has appointed Roger Forsdyke as operations director of its UK construction business. With more than 15 years’ experience leading and shaping tier one construction companies operating across multiple regions, Roger joins from Willmott Dixon, where he was chief operating officer of i

Gina Colley, Neal Hemingway and Paul Hegarty have joined the board of Threesixty Architecture, as the practice reinforces its commitment to developing talent from within. The appointments mark an important step in the continued growth of the certified B Corp business. Together, Gina, Neal and Paul b

Aurora Energy Services has appointed Kane Winton to the newly created role of managing director of Integrated Services as the Inverness-headquartered company restructures its operations to meet growing demand across energy and infrastructure sectors. The move brings a number of Aurora's core busines

Commercial director at SIG Roofing, Duncan Winter, has been elected as chair of NFRC's Roofing Suppliers Group Committee. The announcement was made at a recent NFRC board meeting, after committee members were invited to vote on the position of chair and vice chair.

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Jamie Kerr as the new branch manager of its Edinburgh headquarters. Mr Kerr brings three decades of industry experience to the role at the Prestonfield facility.

Paul Mitchell, managing director of the Scottish Building Federation (SBF), has been appointed chair of the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV). He succeeds Alan Wilson following his retirement as managing director of SELECT and his decision to step down as CICV chair.