Appointments

Kier Group has introduced a salary cut of up to 25% as part of a package of measures to continue operating “as efficiently as possible” during the coronavirus crisis.

Inverurie-headquartered offsite timber frame specialist Scotframe has appointed Andy Lewis to the new role of business development manager for central England in response to growing demand for timber frame homes across the country. Mr Lewis brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in sa

Keltbray Group has announced the closure of the Scottish arm of its reinforced concrete frame division.

Sue Kershaw has joined Costain as managing director of its transportation division where she will be responsible for the highways, rail and aviation sectors. Ms Kershaw will join the group’s executive board and report to Alex Vaughan, chief executive officer.

Property consultancy Galbraith has announced the appointment of Martin Cassels as chief executive officer, who takes up post from 1st April 2020. The appointment has been announced as Galbraith builds on a sustained period of growth for the firm.

Independent property specialist Graham + Sibbald has continued to hire to strengthen its UK-wide credentials in the petroleum and roadside sectors. (from left) Cathy Noble, Stephanie Walker, Calum Campbell and John Docherty of Graham + Sibbald (Image by Stewart Attwood)

Global real estate advisor CBRE has announced the appointment of Gregor Porteous for its operational real estate (OPRE) team in Scotland. Gregor joins the firm from J&E Shepherd in Edinburgh where he was a commercial surveyor in the valuation team for over five years. He is a member of the Royal

Mates in Mind has appointed Nicola Hodkinson, business services director at Seddon, as a trustee board member. Mates in Mind is a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace.

Property specialist Graham + Sibbald has strengthened its project management team to satisfy high levels of demand for services. Neil MacFarlane (left) and Sean Donnelly

Edinburgh-based architecture and design studio LBA has appointed Joanne Allison to drive forward its expansion into the commercial sector. Best known for its work in the creative reuse of existing buildings and new-build residential developments, LBA said it has brought project architect Joanne on b

John Campbell QC has been announced as the new chairman of The Ross Development Trust, the charity working in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver The Quaich Project in West Princes Street Gardens. Mr Campbell, a trustee of the charity for two years, takes on the role as chair f

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has appointed Douglas Morrison to the newly-created role of director of operations and future skills. The appointment comes as CSIC progressed with phase two of its strategy which will expand its range of services and activities to drive innovation, cul

Engineering, environment and design consultancy Sweco has launched a specialist cross-disciplinary team to support long-term decarbonisation goals across UK cities and help organisations to tackle the climate emergency. Integrating carbon and sustainability expertise from across Sweco’s existi

The timber industry’s campaign for the use of wood in design and construction has welcomed a new campaign manager and a new focus as it prepares to take on the climate emergency. Sarah Virgo will lead the campaign for Wood for Good, which focuses on the benefits of wood as a low-carbon materia

Cruden Homes has appointed Rory Stephens as senior land & development manager in the East of Scotland. Rory, a chartered surveyor, will be focusing on sourcing new opportunities across Cruden Group’s core areas of bespoke private residential development, mixed-tenure regeneration and affor