Ms Arrowsmith, based in Savills’ Edinburgh office, joins from Edinburgh Airport where she led the change management programme for the operations team managing the coordination, input and development of its five-year plan and masterplan. She also has experience working in the infrastructure sector including utilities and construction.

She is a Masters-educated Chartered Project Manager who has spent five years working within aviation industry roles, ranging from construction project and portfolio management to overseeing capital investment programmes associated with operational delivery.

Ms Arrowsmith said: “I gain immense satisfaction and a real sense of achievement from leading and supporting teams to deliver successful outcomes for clients.

“Infrastructure is the bedrock to the success of the UK’s future economic growth and I’m really looking forward to working with Savills Infrastructure and Projects team to further develop its capability in the sector.”

Guy Russell, director of Savills infrastructure and projects, added: “Delivery of rural infrastructure and projects are critical for the UK.

“We are supporting clients with a number of significant energy transmission and green energy projects across the UK, recently bolstered by our placement on National Grid’s Land Consents framework.

“Jessica’s impressive track record in operational and change management will be a huge asset in supporting our team.”