Douglas heads up the Scotland office based in Whitburn, near Edinburgh and will be responsible for growing the business in the region including a planned programme of recruitment to support the expansion.

With over 25 years’ experience in the industry, he joins RFM from Marshall Construction Ltd, where he spent 17 years as chief estimator and commercial lead. As a qualified Chartered Quantity Surveyor, his knowledge across all parts of the industry will be instrumental in helping to develop the business which forms part of the group’s turnkey service.

On his appointment, Douglas said: “I am delighted to be taking up the role as director for RFM Scotland – Construction and Repair. I was attracted to the group’s strong workplace culture of Accommodating People and its clear vision. The business is filled with passionate people and I am delighted to be part of a team with such ambition and a clear strategic growth plan and strategy. It is an important time for the business and I look forward to being instrumental in driving things forward in Scotland.

“We work with clients across the country, delivering projects with a blend of our in house all trades operatives and our respected and trusted supply chain, and we are able to deliver everything from concept to completion and beyond.”  

RFM Scotland – Construction and Repair focuses on four key areas, New Build, Refurbishment, Insurance and Small Works.

Leigh Edmondson, managing director of RFM Construction, said: “Douglas is a very welcome addition to the team. His wealth of experience makes him the ideal person to grow our division in Scotland. This is a hugely important time for the business and his appointment is a strategic one to ensure we are on track with our three year strategic growth plan.”