Appointments

Shoring specialist Groundforce Shorco has promoted its head of UK engineering design Oliver Smith to engineering director. In his new role as director of engineering, Oliver will also be responsible for EU major projects, development, and digitisation teams in addition to the UK shoring and major pr

Thorntons has announced Paul Adams and John Smart as partners for its first office in Inverness alongside a further eight appointments. The new team joins from Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie.

Recycling firm Brewster Brothers has strengthened its team by appointing Andy Dunn as commercial manager as the company nears a record aggregate recycling figure. Andy will work at the heart of the Livingston-based company’s commercial activities, driving revenue growth, and promoting long-las

The Royal High School Preservation Trust, the body set up to protect and sensitively develop the iconic Thomas Hamilton building below Calton Hill in Edinburgh, has appointed Grant Mackenzie as executive director and Kate Smith as development director. The trust recently announced revised plans for

Allied Surveyors Scotland has appointed Kevin Keane FRICS as its new quality and training manager. Mr Keane joins the firm from e.surv Chartered Surveyors, where he specialised predominately in residential valuation before becoming a technical partner within the learning and development team, focusi

Urban regeneration company Clyde Gateway has appointed Martin Joyce as its new executive director for regeneration to help boost further investment into the east end of Glasgow and Rutherglen. Mr Joyce joins the urban regeneration company having worked in a range of infrastructure and regeneration r

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has elevated Stephen Kydd to the position of associate in its growing Dundee office. A Carnoustie native, Mr Kydd is an Abertay University alumnus with an honours degree in quantity surveying. His diverse experience spans various private practices

Home building sector representative body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the appointment of Kevin Murphy as its new head of planning. With a career spanning more than 20 years, Mr Murphy joins from Persimmon Homes where he was planning manager, leading on planning applications, undertaking pr

Timber processing and distribution group National Timber Group (NTG) has appointed Scott Cairns as its group chief executive. Well-known to many across the timber industry, Scott brings a strong track record of transformational growth and financial delivery, gained from a career spanning a

The West Lothian Construction Forum has appointed Jamie Taylor as its new chairman. The Forum is committed to promoting the growth of West Lothian's construction industry and helping local businesses overcome industry-wide challenges, including difficulty recruiting and rising costs.

Bancon Group has promoted Jamie Tosh to the position of business operations director in a move it said reflects the group's commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities and further strengthening its leadership team. The promotion sees Mr Tosh’s appointment to the Bancon Group operating

Tilbury Douglas, the UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business, has appointed Lucy Davies as social value and sustainability director. With more than 15 years of experience in construction, most recently as head of social value at Tilbury Douglas, Ms Davies has extensive knowledg

International engineering consultancy for the built environment HDR has made five strategic new hires at its office in Glasgow.

Chartered building surveying firm Diamond & Company (Scotland) has bolstered its senior executive team with the appointment of Jim Kerr as its first director of building consultancy. A former director at Colliers International UK and co-founder of Kerr Baxter Associates, Mr Kerr joins from Sedgw

CHAP Group has appointed Paul Matthew as its new area construction director for the Tayside region. With over 35 years’ experience within the construction industry, Paul brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance CHAP's ability to deliver large-scale construction projects wi