Appointments

Wates Construction has created four new regional businesses to expand its national footprint and support customers in their local markets. The new structure will allow the largest arm of the Wates Group to grow in all the geographies it operates in, serving customers in a wide range of sectors inclu

Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA has appointed Anthony Kinder to the role of UK Area Sales Manager (North). With 25 years’ experience in the construction and plant hire sectors, Mr Kinder is widely regarded for his ability to build lasting customer relationships.

Persimmon Homes has appointed a new customer care director as the company looks to enhance its focus on customers. Sonia Da Costa brings a wealth of experience to the business having worked in customer service roles for more than 20 years.

CITB has announced the appointment of the chairs of its Nation Councils for England, Scotland and Wales. Angela Forbes from BuildForce, a social enterprise which brings ex-Forces personnel into the construction sector, has been appointed chair for the Scotland Nation council.

National framework provider Pagabo has opened a dedicated Scottish office in Motherwell to be headed by experienced construction professional Peter Queen. The organisation, which is headquartered in central Hull, provides local authorities and public sector bodies with compliant framework agree

Former yard operative Jonathan Wernick has worked his way through many roles within the Wernick Group to become its new chief executive. Having joined the Wickford Hire depot for the summer of 2006, Mr Wernick moved on to do seasonal work with Wernick Events between 2009 and 2011.

Global engineering and consultancy company Ramboll has appointed John Mullen, formerly SSE’s director of asset management, to front the UK arm of its 1,600 strong global energy business.  Ramboll’s UK energy business is responsible for many high-profile energy projects. From the Mor

Allied Surveyors Scotland has today announced three key promotions within its Residential Property division. Ross MacDonald and Blair Ferguson, who have been with Allied since taking on university placements, as well as Gavin J Smith have all been made director.

CITB has appointed Jackie Ducker as the organisation’s new customer and product director, replacing the outgoing Braden Connolly. Jackie, who steps into her new role on July 5, has a strong track record in the construction and services sectors and has held a range of business improvement,

TCS Construction Consultants has announced a number of key promotions within its quantity surveying and project management teams.

Scottish solutions business Eco Group has appointed Gary Robertson to the newly-created role of growth opportunity strategist. Mr Robertson will work across Eco’s group of companies to build on the firm’s success and identify opportunities for growth.

Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed Euan Murray as a partner in its construction and infrastructure team.  Mr Murray brings to the firm and its clients 16 years’ experience advising on the procurement, construction and operation of energy and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Chartered surveyor DM Hall has boosted the strength of its operations in the west of Scotland with the appointment of two more new property surveyors. Chartered surveyor Martin Fleming joins the firm’s Hamilton office as a residential surveyor while Christopher Pidgeon has been appointed

Commercial property consultancy Knight Frank has promoted Matthew Park as a partner in its Aberdeen office. Matthew has been with Knight Frank since 2013, joining as a senior surveyor from DM Hall. He has more than 15 years’ experience working in the commercial property market in the nort

Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has welcomed Euan Colston as its new commercial graduate as part of its commitment to encouraging graduates into the construction industry. Euan who studied finance and economics at the University of Strathclyde has recently graduated with his honours degree. Durin