The development and construction group said the move reinforces the company’s expansion plans to remain firmly at the forefront of Scotland’s residential market.

Fraser, a quantity surveyor, has been with the Cruden Group for over twelve years, starting as development surveyor and penultimately as land and development director.

In his new role, Fraser will also become a board member of the Cruden Group development board, alongside Steven Simpson, MD of Cruden Homes (East).

Kevin Reid, chief executive of the Cruden Group, said: “Fraser brings a wealth of experience and diverse skills within the property sector to this role.

“Together with identifying new development opportunities for public sector clients, Fraser will drive forward plans to expand the group’s offering for private housing, build to rent housing and retirement housing right across the West of Scotland.”

Fraser added: “I look forward to working with my colleagues as we build upon very solid foundations. It’s an exciting time for Cruden Homes in the west as we expand our product offering to new clients and enter into new market sectors.”