Appointments

Story Scotland has launched a new division designed to deliver innovative and efficient civil engineering solutions for energy customers across Scotland. The move, which coincides with the opening of a new office in Perth, with another planned for Inverness in the next 12-18 months, comes in respons

JLL has announced eight promotions in Scotland, spanning various departments, including capital markets, industrial and logistics, office and real estate management services teams in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Janey Douglas has been promoted to senior director and will continue her role as head of susta

Keepmoat has confirmed the appointment of Mark Dilley as the new chief financial officer.  Mark Priest informed the housebuilder's board in the spring of 2023 of his intention to retire as chief financial officer and executive director of the company, for personal reasons. 

Akela Ground Engineering has continued to expand its piling and beam operations beyond Scotland with the launch of a new base in Co. Armagh, Ireland.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has appointed Gillian de Almeida as an associate property manager in its Glasgow office, strengthening its commercial property management team. An RICS Chartered Surveyor with over 20 years’ experience in the surveying profession, 16 of them with JLL in a variety o

Bell Building Projects (BBP) has made two key changes to its team including the promotion of Stuart Moncrieff to chief operating officer. Having joined BBP in 2014 as commercial manager, Stuart has been instrumental in the company’s success, delivering exceptional results and fostering collabo

Building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has appointed Jane O’Leary as sector director for devolved government, part of the company’s National and Strategic Accounts team. Jane has spent more than 20 years in devolved and local government, includin

Bancon Homes has kicked off the new year with two updates to its private homes sales team. Claire Forbes has been promoted to sales manager after demonstrating exceptional leadership, a strong customer-focused approach, and an impressive knowledge of the private homes market since joining the team.

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed its first chief operating officer as part of a major strategic transformation. Tony Gilbert joined the organisation full-time at the start of 2025 having worked as a consultant to the Association since last year. He was previously wi

Edinburgh World Heritage has appointed Megan Veronesi as interim director.  She steps into the role previously held by Christina Sinclair, who leaves the organisation after four years as director.

Whittam Cox Architects, a design-led architectural practice with a 53-year heritage, has announced the opening of its new office in Scotland. Situated in Dundee, the expansion marks a milestone in the Chesterfield-headquartered practice’s growth strategy and underscores its commitment to deliv

Lindsays has appointed Michael Kitson as a director in its commercial property team in Edinburgh. With 14 years of experience, most recently with BTO, Mr Kitson has considerable experience in advising a range of clients across the private and public sectors, supporting developers, contractors,

Miller Homes has appointed former Redrow PLC chair Richard Akers as its new chair. Mr Akers brings a wealth of leadership experience and sector insight to the role, having spent his career in the property and land acquisition industry, including twenty years with Land Securities, and another nearly

MHB Consultants (MHB) has appointed Fergus Aitchison as its new managing director. MHB’s founder, Hendrie Barbour, will subsequently move into the role of chairman as he continues to be involved in the civil engineering consultancy firm he formed in 2006. 

Embrace Steel Group, a provider of steel frame building solutions throughout the UK, has appointed experienced finance executive Ross McAdam as its new chief financial officer. Based in Glasgow, Mr McAdam will lead the ambitious steel group’s presence in Scotland alongside playing a crucial ro