Appointments

Scottish housebuilder Avant Homes has strengthened its development team with the appointment of Sarah Fenton to fulfil the role of regional development director. Sarah originally began her career at Avant Homes as a trainee surveyor in 2005 and has since gained more than 15 years’ experience i

Commercial Maintenance Services UK Limited (CMS) has appointed Kevin Ridley as a technical manager to lead its team operating throughout Scotland. Mr Ridley joins the company having spent 18 years at South Tyneside Homes, where he progressed from heating engineer to team leader and later manager, re

Scottish mechanical and electrical engineering consultant XBuro UK has opened an Edinburgh office to develop its East Coast projects and client base. Leading the company’s Edinburgh expansion will be Niall Ryan who has joined the company as a director after more than a decade with WGM Consulti

The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has announced that Stephen Lewis, managing director of HFD Property Group, has been appointed as vice chair with immediate effect.  Stephen has over 25 years’ commercial property experience in both the public and private sectors and in recent years h

Dundee-based main contractor McGill has appointed experienced bid manager Colin Brown to its commercial team. Commercial director Douglas Smith MRICS said Mr Brown will bring more than two decades of experience in the construction industry and a focus on sustainability.

Flamingo Land has submitted a Proposal of Application (PAN) notice for its new revised plans to build a £40 million tourist destination in Balloch and appointed a dedicated community engagement lead to help smooth the process. The theme park operator returned to its proposed development&n

Electrical and central heating firm Saltire Facilities Management has appointed two new directors to the board as it puts an ambitious growth strategy in place. Joining finance director David Weston on the board are Alan Murray, installations director, and Natalie Milne, service delivery director. W

The JR Group has welcomed Eddie Matheson to the team after he joined JR Construction as an estimating manager. Eddie has a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry, bringing with him over 25 years’ experience in the sector.

Kier has today unveiled a new structure for its UK construction business that it said will support the firm's ambitions for sustainable growth in its key sectors over the next five years. The new structure consists of five business units including four regional businesses, its maintenance offering,

A former apprentice who brings a strong track record in skills, training and organisational development will begin his role as the new CITB chief executive from September 1. Tim Balcon has led professional and membership bodies, the most notable being as chief executive at the Institute of Environme

Women in Property Highlands & Islands has announced Pinny Muir as regional head of the property and construction industry influencer and networking organisation.  Pinny, who has been a member of Women in Property for two years, is an associate architect with LDN Architects based in For

With the retirement of chief planner John McNairney and the recruitment process for John’s successor underway, the Scottish Government has moved to appoint Dr Fiona Simpson as interim chief planner until the position is filled on a permanent basis. Dr Simpson has taken on that interim role wit

Ogilvie Construction has appointed Kirsty Kirke as development manager for social housing to lead its expansion in the sector. Kirsty brings over 25 years of experience in the delivery of mixed-use residential developments across the UK and will lead the programme to build on the company’s suc

Cushman & Wakefield has announced the promotion of Priya Kharbanda, Ewan Stewart and Adam Watt to senior surveyors within its Scottish operation. They are among 44 promotions across a range of markets, skill lines and functions across the UK.

The Wates Group has announced the appointment of a new senior team focused on expanding the group’s work in healthcare construction. The team will be headed by Simon Kydd, currently head of healthcare at WSP. Simon takes up his new role as head of healthcare from 1 September 2021. He will be j