Appointments

Lismore Real Estate Advisors has promoted Chrissie Clancy-Crofts to senior surveyor within its Edinburgh-based team. Chrissie first engaged with Lismore in 2022 through a work experience programme, while studying and subsequently joined the firm in November 2024.

Kier has appointed Alexandra Smith as the new national frameworks director for its construction business, following the planned retirement of Deane Hudson, after a 39-year career with the company. Alexandra joined Kier Construction two years ago as senior business development manager for its London

Housebuilder and construction specialist Bancon Group has made a series of senior leadership appointments, with Andrew Tweedie transitioning from his previous role as chief financial officer to chief executive officer. Mr Tweedie brings a strong combination of strategic insight, financial expertise

Glasgow-headquartered Holmes Miller has appointed Matt Pearson as studio lead for its Leeds office following a growth in demand across the north of England. An experienced architect and design leader, Mr Pearson brings significant experience leading major civic, education and mixed-use projects, inc

Commercial property consultancy Ryden has announced a series of internal promotions and a key strategic hire in Aberdeen. Daniel Stalker has been promoted to partner in the investment team, while Cameron Whyte becomes partner in the agency team in Edinburgh.

Shoosmiths has appointed Sarah Fitzpatrick as partner and head of planning. Her arrival marks a significant milestone in the continued build-out of Shoosmiths’ planning team across the UK, following the promotion of Matt Nixon to partner in London and the appointment of Steven Stewart as partn

CHAP Group has announced two senior promotions in Tayside and the north-east. Paul Matthew, who joined CHAP in 2023 as area construction director for Tayside, has been promoted to divisional director.

Construction and projects lawyer Kirstin Beattie is one of five new partners at Scottish law firm Burness Paull. Ms Beattie acts for a wide variety of clients across the UK on contract advisory and contentious construction matters. She has considerable experience in various forms of dispute resoluti

Persimmon Homes has appointed James MacKay as regional managing director with responsibility for supporting the company's operations in east Scotland. Mr MacKay will take on the new post while continuing in his existing role as managing director of Persimmon North Scotland.

Professional services company Turner & Townsend made changes to its UK leadership, with Patricia Moore and Andy Scott handed extended remits. Patricia Moore takes the helm as managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Andy Scott will now lead both infrastructure and defence

uPVC window and door fabricator Window Supply Company (WSC) has appointed Stuart Campbell as commercial estimating manager. Stuart joins the business at a key stage in its expansion, strengthening WSC’s capability to support large-scale public sector programmes across the UK.

Property and construction consultancy Gleeds is to appoint current chief operating officer David Johnson as its new chief executive officer, effective from April 6. David, who has been with Gleeds for over four decades, succeeds Graham Harle, who will serve as non-executive director and retain his p

Mac Mic Land has unveiled ambitions to continue expanding its portfolio of UK sites as it confirms Steve Clegg as its new chief executive officer. The strategic land company’s latest growth plans set out its aim to increase its land holding from 62 to 85 sites within the next six months, givin

Savills has appointed Luke Kearns as head of lettings in Edinburgh. Raised and educated in Aberdeen, Luke brings extensive experience gained in London’s prime lettings market and now returns to Scotland to lead Savills Edinburgh team.

Campion Homes has appointed Billy Bald as its new commercial director ahead of the retirements of long-standing employees. Current commercial director Alan Chalmers and Ali Graham, surveying director, will retire from the housebuilder later this year.