Appointments

SSE Renewables has announced two new appointments to its executive committee, as it continues to focus on accelerating growth and leading the transition to a net zero future. Heather Donald has been appointed director of onshore wind, solar, battery (GB & Ireland), taking on end-to-end responsib

Councillor Stephen Jenkinson has been appointed as the new convener of the City of Edinburgh Council's transport and environment committee. He replaces Councillor Scott Arthur who has served as convener since May 2022. Councillor Jenkinson has been the Labour member for the Pentland Hills ward since

Real estate advisor CBRE has strengthened its Scotland advisory team with the appointment of Ashleigh Corbett as head of flex, a unique role in the Scottish property market. Ashleigh brings a wealth of experience, having spent the last decade working in sales and operations roles for flex space oper

Specialist flooring contractor Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS) has appointed Matthew Smith as its first operations director amid rising demand. He steps up from his role as operations manager, a position he has held since joining the Fife company nearly two years ago.

Construction and property management consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB UK) has expanded its Edinburgh team following a highly successful first quarter trading out of its new offices in George Street. Shaun Buchan joins as a partner within the Build Asset Consultancy team. With extensive experien

Chartered quantity surveying practice nbm Construction Cost Consultants has announced a series of promotions. Based in central Scotland, nbm delivers cost consultancy services to clients across the UK and beyond in sectors including residential, hotels and leisure, commercial, industrial, education,

Property consultancy Bidwells has appointed Jake Shaw-Tan as its new head of rural agency, Scotland. Shaw-Tan’s background includes heading up the agency department for Galbraith in Ayrshire, where he managed a team handling a diverse portfolio of rural properties, including building plots, co

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has made two appointments to senior roles with Anne Murray moving into the position of chief officer, economic & community regeneration and John Cunningham taking the role of chief planning officer. Anne and John will bring a huge amount of experience to their respectiv

Professor Saul Humphrey has been announced as the Chartered Institute of Building’s vice president for the 2024/25 term. The sustainability champion, who teaches sustainable construction management at Anglia Ruskin University and picked up the Sustainability Award at the CIOB Awards

Planning and development consultancy Lichfields has made a raft of new promotions across the UK. The firm has promoted 15 employees which include Jade Scott-Meikle, based in the company’s Edinburgh office, Chris Smith, in Newcastle, and Rachel Clements in the London office, to planning directo

Sealants and finishing group SD Team has appointed Stewart Montgomery as its new operations manager for Scotland. Stewart takes on the role at a time of exponential growth for the business, which has its Scottish base in Glasgow and under his new leadership is adding cosmetic repair and finishing se

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the names of four new Honorary Fellows in recognition of their significant contribution to Scotland’s cultural, academic, business, or political life. Through their different roles, the 2024 RIAS Honorary Fellows have all m

Amy Wootton has been promoted to the role of head of interiors at 56three Architects. Over the past two years, the Edinburgh-based practice has seen its Interiors division grow beyond expectations. The dedicated team, led by architects and interior designers, is now working with clients across a ran

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has appointed Yetunde Abdul as director of industry transformation. Yetunde, who brings 20 years’ experience to the role, will spearhead UKGBC’s efforts in accelerating changes that will help the industry tackle the climate and nature crises.

Catherine Gillon, a highly accomplished human resources professional with almost 30 years’ experience, has been appointed director of employment affairs by trade association SELECT. Most recently HR business partner for EDF Energy at Torness power station, Ms Gillon’s role at SELECT will