Appointments

Gillespie Macandrew has appointed real estate legal expert Heather Pearson to its partnership. Ms Pearson joins the firm from Addleshaw Goddard and brings almost 30 years’ experience advising in the real estate sector in Scotland. She is a specialist in both residential and commercial property

Independent property firm Galbraith has boosted its building consultancy division with two new appointments. David Shine joins Galbraith as a project manager in Inverness, with a focus on rural and commercial construction projects.

Laura McGuigan has taken on the role of chair of Women in Property's Central Scotland branch for 2025-26. Laura, who holds a first-class BA Honours degree in Business Management from the University of West of Scotland and a Leadership qualification from Cranfield School of Management, is the busines

A change in management structure at GBSS Civil Engineering Ltd is leading the way for the well-known civil engineering & groundworks firm to expand and break into new markets.

Real estate advisor Savills has made 26 promotions across its Scottish business. Effective from 1 March 2025, the promotions will see seven people move up to director level, five become associate directors and 14 taking on the role of associate.

Avison Young UK has appointed Paul Broad to be managing director of its national offices team. Mr Broad, who boasts over 20 years of experience in UK regional office markets, has risen through the ranks at Avison Young, becoming a principal in 2022 and subsequently regional managing director for Gla

akp, the commercial interiors fit-out and refurbishment contractor, has appointed Gordon Cairns as pre-construction director.  This newly created role reflects the company’s continued growth and commitment to excellence.

Alyson Watt has been appointed Bellway’s first female acting site manager in Scotland. Ms Watt, from Glasgow, joined Bellway’s West Division three years ago working as customer care administrator. However, she originally trained and worked as a plumber for four years and was keen to get

Leo Quinn is to step down from Balfour Beatty's board later this year after more than 10 years as group chief executive, the group said today. Balfour Beatty said an extensive international search resulted in Philip Hoare, chief operating officer at AtkinsRéalis, being chosen by the board to

Land director Andrew Duncan is the latest hire at housebuilder Cruden, joining the senior team amidst an exciting period of growth. Bringing almost two decades of experience to his new role, Andrew has held senior titles at Cala Homes and Kelvin Properties, and has been instrumental in delivering a

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed HE Simm engineering managing Kevin Morrissey as its new technical director.  Morrissey will take up his new position with BESA from March 2025 and brings more than 35 years’ industry experience to the role, including as ch

Akela Ground Engineering has appointed precast piling manufacturing expert John Ward to support the expansion of its precast manufacturing operations in England. With over 35 years of industry experience and a wealth of operational insight from roles with Aarsleff Ground Engineering UK, Centrum Pile

Chartered surveying firm DM Hall has recognised the achievements of six colleagues with the appointment of two new directors and four new associates. Calum Riach and Lesley Coghill, who are both part of the firm’s highly successful Inverness office, have been promoted to director status and Br

Ayrshire construction firm Ashleigh Building said it has laid the foundations for continued success as it unveiled the next stage of its succession plan.

International construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed Gemma Prior as director and head of cost management for its London office, supporting the firm’s ambitious growth plans. Gemma brings over two decades of experience in the construction sector to the fir