Appointments

Paisley-based CGC Steel had unveiled a key senior appointment as Willie Phimister takes up the role of general manager. The Fulbar Road company, which is part of City Gate Construction (CGC), continues to undertake many significant contracts – notably for local authorities.

Callum Mackintosh, founder of Highland Hammer Hire/HHH Equipment, has taken over the reins as the new president of the Scottish Plant Operators Association (SPOA). Having served two years as vice president of the trade association, working alongside outgoing president Mark Anderson, 32-year-old

Global property development and investment firm Osborne+Co has appointed two new team members in a strategic move as the firm reinforces its commitment to investment in Scotland. Scott Easton joins the company as development manager following six years at Core Five LLP where he successfully delivere

Martin Poole has joined the senior management team at Ogilvie Construction as estimating director. He will play a key role in leading the pre-construction team to develop projects from inception through handover to onsite operations.

Glasgow construction firm City Building has appointed a new executive director to drive forward the organisation as it seeks to take a growing share of the renewables sector. Alan Burns, formerly depute director, replaces Dr Graham Paterson, who has retired from the business, along with Sharon McGra

Scottish Renewables has announced the appointment of Adam Morrison as its new chair. Adam Morrison, project director for Moray West Offshore Wind Farm at Ocean Winds, has been elected by the organisation's board and will serve as Chair for a three-year term.

Construction materials group Breedon has reported a fall in annual profits of almost 50% against the backdrop of "considerable disruption" caused by COVID-19.

Neale Bisset, managing director of PMC Management and Lettings, has been elected as the vice president of the Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). The trade association representing professional property factor firms in Scotland, PMAS promotes high standards and best practice within the pr

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