Appointments

Independent chartered surveyor DM Hall has appointed Ayrshire-based John McHugh as the firm’s new managing partner. He replaces Eric Curran who steps down following six years in post and 43 years at the firm.

Andrew McPhillips has been appointed development director for Legal & General Strategic Land Limited. In his new role, Andrew will be responsible for managing a portfolio of strategic sites and will work closely with his colleagues at the CALA Group, the housebuilding arm of Legal &

Regeneration specialists Urban Union has welcomed six new members of staff to its growing Glasgow-based team.

Persimmon has announced the appointment of Andrew Wyllie CBE to its board as an independent non-executive director. Most recently chief executive of Costain Group Plc for a period of 14 years, until his retirement in 2019, Mr Wylie will also join the board’s audit and nomination committee

Experienced project director Stephen Kerr has joined the ScotWind bid team created by global renewables developer Green Investment Group (GIG) and Scottish offshore wind specialist Renewable Infrastructure Development Group (RIDG). GIG and RIDG have assembled a dedicated team to bid in the curr

Story Contracting has appointed Bobby Forbes as commercial director to its Story Scotland division. Mr Forbes brings with him over 30 years of experience and will support Story Scotland with its strategic growth plans and ensure that its commercial team has the capability and capacity to meet

Facilities, technical and process services firm Edwin James Group has appointed Christopher Kehoe as chief operating officer to support its growth plans and drive integration across the company’s operations. With a track record in developing customer-centric cultures, service delivery and

Real estate investment and development specialist Lismore Real Estate Advisors is growing its Edinburgh-based operation with the appointment of Chris Thornton as an associate. Mr Thornton joins the team from Culverwell, where he has worked for the past five years. He has developed an in-depth knowle

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today announced that architect and past RIBA president Jack Pringle has been selected as chair elect of the RIBA board of trustees. The RIBA board oversees the RIBA’s operations, working closely with RIBA council - the representative body -

Real estate agency Cushman & Wakefield has announced two promotions within its Scottish operation. Claire Peebles and Conor Nisbet, who are both based in the Glasgow office, have stepped up to become senior surveyors.

Lift supplier and maintenance firm Caltech Lifts has appointed Ben Mortlock who takes on the role of project and estimating manager. Previously a drilling supervisor overseeing drilling rigs out in Malaysia, Gabon and Thailand, Mr Mortlock has a vast amount of experience in managing complex engineer

Construction materials group Breedon has announced that James Brotherton will join the executive management team as chief financial officer (CFO) designate on January 1. Mr Brotherton was CFO of Tyman Plc between 2010 and 2019, prior to which he was director of corporate development for five years,

After more than 20 years as managing director of Inverness-based windows manufacturer Cairngorm Group, David Dowling is to switch roles at the end of this year to become group chairman. Mr Dowling will continue to oversee group strategy but day to day operations will pass into the control of his son

Glasgow-based real estate developer Simply UK has expanded its senior management team with the appointment of Andy Curran as commercial director and Alistair Murray as head of procurement. They will be based from the company headquarters in Baillieston.

Smart infrastructure solutions company Costain has appointed Helen Willis to its board as chief financial officer with effect from November 30. Ms Willis will join Costain on November 23 to commence a handover prior to taking up her position.