Appointments

Real estate investment and development specialist Lismore Real Estate Advisors is growing its Edinburgh-based operation with the appointment of Chris Thornton as an associate. Mr Thornton joins the team from Culverwell, where he has worked for the past five years. He has developed an in-depth knowle

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today announced that architect and past RIBA president Jack Pringle has been selected as chair elect of the RIBA board of trustees. The RIBA board oversees the RIBA’s operations, working closely with RIBA council - the representative body -

Real estate agency Cushman & Wakefield has announced two promotions within its Scottish operation. Claire Peebles and Conor Nisbet, who are both based in the Glasgow office, have stepped up to become senior surveyors.

Lift supplier and maintenance firm Caltech Lifts has appointed Ben Mortlock who takes on the role of project and estimating manager. Previously a drilling supervisor overseeing drilling rigs out in Malaysia, Gabon and Thailand, Mr Mortlock has a vast amount of experience in managing complex engineer

Construction materials group Breedon has announced that James Brotherton will join the executive management team as chief financial officer (CFO) designate on January 1. Mr Brotherton was CFO of Tyman Plc between 2010 and 2019, prior to which he was director of corporate development for five years,

After more than 20 years as managing director of Inverness-based windows manufacturer Cairngorm Group, David Dowling is to switch roles at the end of this year to become group chairman. Mr Dowling will continue to oversee group strategy but day to day operations will pass into the control of his son

Glasgow-based real estate developer Simply UK has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Andy Curran as commercial director and Alistair Murray as head of procurement. They will be based from the company headquarters in Baillieston.

Smart infrastructure solutions company Costain has appointed Helen Willis to its board as chief financial officer with effect from November 30. Ms Willis will join Costain on November 23 to commence a handover prior to taking up her position.

The Eildon Group has announced the appointment of Neil Wilson Prior as its new director of property assets. Neil, who was formerly better neighbourhoods programme manager at Tower Hamlets Homes in London has made the move north to the Scottish Borders along with his family, to take up the new p

Civil and structural engineering practice Civic Engineers has steadily increased its employee headcount by almost 10% with 12 new positions filled over the last quarter, notwithstanding the significant challenges presented by Covid-19 and national/regional lockdowns this year.   The core t

Glasgow-based developer of affordable and mid-market homes Swan Group has appointed Colin Anderson as commercial director. Colin joins managing director Phil McGinlay and land & development director Derek Smith to build on the success of the senior team.

The developer behind two Scottish onshore wind farms is gearing up for growth as it appoints six new recruits based out of its Hamilton office. Family-owned Banks Group, which was recently given planning permission for Scotland's tallest wind farm, plans to significantly expand its portfolio of rene

Pre-sale home renovation specialist Homey has announced the appointment of Mark Coulter to its board. Mr Coulter brings to the Edinburgh-based company a wealth of knowledge and experience within property and business and in driving significant growth.

Construction industry diamond blade and core drill supplier Diatech has appointed two new staff members as it looks to achieve its ambitious growth plans of £8 million turnover by 2022. The Perth-based business, established in 1994 by entrepreneur Jeremy Burgess, counts engineering and bu

Developer Parabola has appointed architect Chris Milan as an associate director. Mr Milan was a former associate director at Dixon Jones, which was masterplan architects on Parabola’s Edinburgh Park development.