Appointments

Rettie & Co has hired Fergus Thomson MRICS as an associate director to head up Rettie Borders LLP in Melrose and Rettie Berwick LLP, covering also broader Borders areas. Mr Thomson, who joins from Davidson and Robertson, brings a wealth of experience as a chartered surveyor.

International, independent real estate consultancy Hollis has expanded its environmental consultancy team with the appointment of Pamela Hall as an associate in Edinburgh.   Hall is responsible for advising clients on the environmental as well as health and safety risks and opportunities a

Empowered By Cloud, a successful Scottish Cloud-based accountancy specialist which works closely with the construction and trades industry, has more than quadrupled its workforce in the last 12 months to meet soaring demand – with further hires in the pipeline. Aware of the effects the pandemi

Persimmon has promoted James MacKay to managing director after six months working as director-in-charge in North Scotland. In his new role, Mr Mackay will take both an operational and strategic view that supports the long-term aim of the business. He will lead the team of 120 overseeing ne

International real estate advisor Savills has announced 12 promotions in Scotland across its Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and Dumfries offices. Effective from March 1, the promotions will see two people move up to director level, five to associate director, four to associate and one person promoted to

Lee Marley Brickwork Ltd (LMB) has taken another step in its national expansion plan with the launch of a new Scottish scaffolding division in Glasgow and the appointment of Billy Dolan as operations manager. Having worked for a spectrum of multi-national, national and local businesses ove

Independent multi-utility infrastructure provider Phoenix Utilities Ltd has appointed John McLuskey as its new executive director. With 30 years’ experience in the utilities sector, John joins Phoenix Utilities from Energy Assets where he was head of pipelines for its Independent Gas Tran

Construction and property consultants Summers-Inman has appointed Angus Macdonald as associate director to head up its cost consultancy services in Scotland. Based at the company’s new Scottish headquarters in Edinburgh, his arrival marks a welcome return to the firm having previously worked f

Watermans Legal has appointed Tzana Webster to the newly created role of head of property sales. She joins the Watermans team with 15 years of experience in the Edinburgh property market having relocated to Scotland from Texas. Her appointment will further boost the growing reputation of Watermans L

JLL has made a senior appointment to lead its Scottish lease advisory team with the appointment of director Andrew Cartmail. He takes over from Sandy Gray who retires in March after over 30 years with the business.

It’s all change at the top as the Electrical Engineering Training Foundation (EETF), the organisation which helps develop the next generation of skills in the electrotechnical sector in Scotland, appoints a new chair and a new board member. The EETF will now be led by Gordon McArthur, managing

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the appointment of a chief inspector of buildings to establish and lead the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Peter Baker, HSE’s current director of building safety and construction, will take up the post with immediate effect.

CALA Homes (West) has appointed Moray Stewart as land director in a strategic move for the firm as it focuses on growth within its urban development portfolio. With more than 16 years' experience in the land and planning sector, Mr Stewart was land manager at CALA Homes (West) for four years before

Morrison Construction has announced the promotion of Paul Ingham to lead its environment business in Scotland. Mr Ingham, currently head of service delivery for water frameworks, will succeed Steve Slessor, who has been promoted to lead the environment business across the entire UK-wide Galliford Tr

Stirling-based construction equipment expert Molson Young Plant Sales has expanded its sales team with the appointment of three experienced additions.