Appointments

Commercial fit-out firm Scotwood Interiors has appointed Chris Nugent as its new managing director following the departure of Doug Kerr after 34 years. Chris will join existing directors Jim Scott and John Taylor who have led Scotwood for 35 and 18 years respectively and are

Edinburgh-based Zenith Group, which assists firms through the challenges of inspecting, maintaining, and repairing tall and awkward structures, has announced three strategic new hires as the business marks its 20th anniversary. The appointments will see Elaine Gilhooley, formally marketing mana

The New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) has confirmed the appointment of David Oloke as its new chief academic officer and first professor of civil engineering. David will take up the role and the leadership of NMITE’s academic mission in February 2024, an excitin

NorDan Group has appointed Craig Greenwood as the new managing director of NorDan UK, effective 1st January 2024. Craig will be taking over the reins from Alex Brown, who has been in the position for almost 15 years and will now assume the role of non-executive chairman.

Shoring specialist Groundforce Shorco has promoted its head of UK engineering design Oliver Smith to engineering director. In his new role as director of engineering, Oliver will also be responsible for EU major projects, development, and digitisation teams in addition to the UK shoring and major pr

Thorntons has announced Paul Adams and John Smart as partners for its first office in Inverness alongside a further eight appointments. The new team joins from Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie.

Recycling firm Brewster Brothers has strengthened its team by appointing Andy Dunn as commercial manager as the company nears a record aggregate recycling figure. Andy will work at the heart of the Livingston-based company’s commercial activities, driving revenue growth, and promoting long-las

The Royal High School Preservation Trust, the body set up to protect and sensitively develop the iconic Thomas Hamilton building below Calton Hill in Edinburgh, has appointed Grant Mackenzie as executive director and Kate Smith as development director. The trust recently announced revised plans for

Allied Surveyors Scotland has appointed Kevin Keane FRICS as its new quality and training manager. Mr Keane joins the firm from e.surv Chartered Surveyors, where he specialised predominately in residential valuation before becoming a technical partner within the learning and development team, focusi

Urban regeneration company Clyde Gateway has appointed Martin Joyce as its new executive director for regeneration to help boost further investment into the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen. Mr Joyce joins the urban regeneration company having worked in a range of infrastructure and regeneration r

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has elevated Stephen Kydd to the position of associate in its growing Dundee office. A Carnoustie native, Mr Kydd is an Abertay University alumnus with an honours degree in quantity surveying. His diverse experience spans various private practices

Home building sector representative body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the appointment of Kevin Murphy as its new head of planning. With a career spanning more than 20 years, Mr Murphy joins from Persimmon Homes where he was planning manager, leading on planning applications, undertaking pr

Timber processing and distribution group National Timber Group (NTG) has appointed Scott Cairns as its group chief executive. Well-known to many across the timber industry, Scott brings a strong track record of transformational growth and financial delivery, gained from a career spanning a

The West Lothian Construction Forum has appointed Jamie Taylor as its new chairman. The Forum is committed to promoting the growth of West Lothian's construction industry and helping local businesses overcome industry-wide challenges, including difficulty recruiting and rising costs.

Bancon Group has promoted Jamie Tosh to the position of business operations director in a move it said reflects the group's commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities and further strengthening its leadership team. The promotion sees Mr Tosh’s appointment to the Bancon Group operating