With more than 25 years’ experience in the industry working for a number of well-established construction companies, Mr Devlin has worked in numerous managerial roles and has the relevant experience and skills to assist with the planned growth of Hadden Group.

As part of his remit, Mr Devlin will be expected to expand the firm’s development site portfolio for its growing Hadden Homes brand as well as looking at development sites it can deliver for its affordable housing clients across the central belt, Angus, Tayside and Perthshire.

Chairman Scott Hadden said: “Tommy is a welcome addition to our senior management team at Hadden Group. His enthusiasm and drive, coupled with his experience in the housebuilding sector were exactly what we were looking for to reinforce our brand in the marketplace. We’re very excited for the future and what Tommy’s appointment will bring to the group.”

Tommy Devlin added: “I’m delighted to join Hadden Homes which is part of a highly respected and established Scottish business of over 25 years. I aim to bring my relevant experience from housing and land developments to enable the Homes team meet the targets set by our chairman and managing director.

“My immediate challenge is to provide steady progress and sales for the existing and proposed developments while selecting new opportunities to take forward in order to meet our growth projections. I am very excited to be part of this enthusiastic, forward thinking team at Hadden.”