Appointments

Commercial real estate consultant Ryden has appointed Ron Liddell as an associate in its project management team in Aberdeen. With a proven track record of success across several sectors in the construction industry, Ron brings 35 years of extensive experience to Ryden, working previously as a const

Savills has appointed Alistair Wright as investment director in its Edinburgh office in a move to expand its UK investment division. Mr Wright joins from CBRE where he has spent 15 years operating in the UK commercial investment market, advising both purchasers and vendors on transactions, and devel

Rail contractor QTS Group has appointed Lisa McKellar to its board of directors. The move follows Lisa’s five-year stint leading the marketing within the company. Her new role, which began in January, sees her become marketing and social value director.

Global strategic real estate advisor Avison Young has made two senior appointments to its building consultancy and land and development teams. Stewart Taylor joins as a principal to lead and take forward the land and development function in Scotland, while Iain King joins as lead director of a 15-pe

McTaggart Construction has appointed Janice Russell as its new managing director as part of a management restructure which sees current MD Gary Climson take up a new post as non-executive chairman. The long-established business, which builds high-quality affordable housing across Scotland, rece

The Wee House Group has appointed Richard Reid and Emma Robertson as (acting) chief executive officer and chief financial officer, respectively. Jennifer Higgins, current CEO of the group, will take a step back at the end of this month when her maternity leave begins.

Drum Property Group has promoted Ian Gracie to the role of construction director, taking over from Gordon Milne who has moved to the newly created role of technical director for the group. Mr Gracie has been with Drum since 2019, leading and coordinating large design and construction teams across th

Legal and tax advice firm Turcan Connell has secured two strategic hires for its land and property team with the addition of Murray Soutar and Lesley Roarty. Murray Soutar re-joins the firm as a partner having established a career as a specialist advisor in rural property. He first began his career

Property and construction company Thomas & Adamson (T&A) has announced the promotion of Heather Holbrook to Partner. The director has been promoted after an incredibly successful decade at the company, which has included leading on some of the highest profile projects in T&A’s port

Wates Group has appointed Eoghan O’Lionaird as its new chief executive. Eoghan joins the company on 20 February 2023, from his previous role as chief executive at FTSE-listed marine services company James Fisher and Sons plc. He will sit on the Wates Group board.

Avant Homes Scotland has appointed Andrew Statham as a senior land manager to further enable the housebuilder’s nationwide expansion. Mr Statham, who joins from property investment firm Manse, has 15 years’ experience in residential and commercial property acquisitions. In his new role,

Kier Group has appointed Louisa Finlay as its chief people officer and part of the group’s executive committee with effect from March 6. Currently Kier Construction’s clients and markets managing director, Louisa will take over from Helen Redfern, who will be leaving Kier after ten succe

Sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the promotion of planning team members Liz Hamilton and Richard Lewington. Liz Hamilton becomes director of planning and Richard Principal is the body's new planning adviser.

Real estate developer and investment company Simply UK has made several senior management promotions and a key new addition to its board of directors. Linda Meston has been promoted to Simply Care group managing director overseeing the Morar and Portland portfolios.

Borders-based estate agency Paton & Co has appointed Fiona Pagett as Partner. Ms Pagett joins from Rettie & Co, where she was a senior sales negotiator and valuer.