Aberdeenshire-based Kirkwood Timber Frame has appointed Barbara Massie as business development director and promoted Steven Robbie to technical director designate, following its commitment to expanding its market share and driving advancement to modern methods of construction (MMC). Leveraging its s
Appointments
International infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has appointed Gabrielle Costigan MBE as a non-executive director with effect from 8 March 2024.
Michelle Cameron has been named as Persimmon North Scotland’s new finance manager. Michelle, a management accountant, joined the housebuilder earlier this month from Taylor Wimpey, where she served as finance manager for the last eight years. Prior to her career in house building, Michelle wor
Electrical contractor SEC Scotland has expanded its senior management team with the arrival of Neil Robertson as contracts manager. Neil joins the team as a qualified electrical engineer with over 30 years’ experience in the electrical industry. His expertise varies from approved ele
Project profession chartered membership organisation the Association for Project Management (APM) has announced the appointment of Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE as its president-elect. Dr Thompson will commence in the role in July, taking over from outgoing APM president, Sue Kershaw, who has ser
Scottish Engineering has appointed Bernie O’Neil, operations director at Thales, as its second consecutive female president. Two years ago, Aine Finlayson became Scottish Engineering's first female president in its almost 160-year history.
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cowal Design has promoted James Devenay to the position of director. Joining forces with the other directors to drive the continued growth and success of the firm, James will play a pivotal role in nurturing talent within the organisation and attracting new
Jill Gayford has joined real estate agency Cushman & Wakefield as a partner heading up the Asset Services team in Scotland. Most recently the manager of Pentlands Science Park in Penicuik, Jill brings twenty years’ experience to the role, having previously held senior positions with BNP Pa
Architecture practice 3DReid has made six leadership team promotions. Andrew Marshall and Doug Pearson in the Edinburgh studio, Jen Samuel, Kevin Langan and Mark Lorimer in the Glasgow studio and Armelle Munoz in the Birmingham studio have all been promoted to director.
Lora Brill has been named as the new UK head of sustainability for buildings at Ramboll. Joining Ramboll from Orchard Street Investment Management, where she was Head of ESG and Responsible Investment, Lora has over 20 years’ experience working in the built environment and sustainabi
Specialist insurance and property funding firm J3 Advisory has appointed Peter MacAllan as director of the debt advisory team. Peter joins the leadership team, bringing over two decades of experience within the financial sector, coupled with an impressive track record of facilitating a diverse range
The Edinburgh Boiler Company has initiated a management transition with the appointment of Dougie Bell as its new managing director, succeeding Mark Glasgow, who assumes the role of chairman. Mr Bell, who steps up from his role as operations director, also becomes a partner in the Dalkeith-based fir
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Simon Lunt as its first head of business development as part of a wider strategic review. Lunt brings extensive and varied experience to this new role having started his career in the chemical industry in Scandinavia with Forchem Oy
Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) has appointed former Homes for Scotland chief executive Nicola Barclay as outgoing board chair Andy Outram comes to the end of a successful three-year term. Guided by over 30 years' experience in construction and housing development
Allied Surveyors Scotland has announced the immediate appointment of Carla Walker as a building surveyor and director to their Inverness office. Carla has over 20 years’ experience as a building surveyor having worked for several national firms, with the last 4 years being based in Inverness.