Appointments

Specialist construction solutions supplier Groundforce has appointed Paul Donovan as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland. Paul had previously been managing director at the Vp plc temporary roadway business TPA, where he was responsible for overseeing the diversification of the business

Engineering, design and project delivery company BakerHicks has recruited 11 graduates of New College Lanarkshire (NCL) to work on its major infrastructure and built environment projects.

Architectural practice Halliday Fraser Munro has made a series of top-level additions to the senior team in its Glasgow office to help drive forward the firm’s strategic growth in the central belt. Deborah McKay joins as projects director while David Craig takes on the role of technical direct

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has added significant weight to its governance board with the appointment of 11 new members.

Cruden Group company Hart Builders has appointed Martin Cooper as its new finance director. Mr Cooper is a qualified chartered accountant and held the role of finance director at Galliford Try and Miller Construction. He also previously worked at Arthur Andersen, where he held the role of audit mana

Custom Build Homes, the developer behind the delivery of ten customisable homes in Midlothian, has appointed Mario Wolf as its new director of planning & strategic engagement. A founding director of the Right to Build Taskforce and influential expert in the UK custom and self-build sector, Mr Wo

Hadden Group has announced the promotion of Lee Stuart to senior quantity surveyor.

Experienced land manager Harriet Donald has joined the Scottish Land Commission to work on proposals for Regional Land Use Partnerships across Scotland. Ms Donald joins on secondment from the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority (LLTNPA).

The Scottish arm of the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group (SEC Group) has welcomed a pair of experienced industry professionals to senior roles within the organisation.  Gordon Matheson, former president of the Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federatio

Trident Building Consultancy has promoted four associate directors across the UK to senior associates, including one in its Edinburgh office. Daksha Mistry in London City, Richard Crow from the Birmingham office, Liverpool’s Danny McEvoy, and Gordon Hamilton in Edinburgh were all promoted as o

Housing and social care provider Mears Group has launched an independent scrutiny board to "challenge the company" and question its PLC board and senior managers. The board, one part of a new resident engagement model, will have the right to roam across Mears, will sit equally alongside the PLC boar

The training arm of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has appointed Helen Yeulet as its new director following the departure of Tony Howard. Bringing a wealth of experience to the role, Helen was previously skills director at the Finishes & Interiors Sector (FIS) – the t

Hadden Group has signalled its continued growth and development with the appointment of Mark McGuffe as its new business development assistant and community engagement officer. A business and marketing graduate of Edinburgh Napier University, Mr McGuffie has previously worked for organisations such

Hotel management company RBH has promoted Gregor MacNaughton to lead the delivery of its capital investment projects. As chief technical officer, Mr MacNaughton will manage improvements to existing RBH properties and the development of brand new hotels across the UK.

Ogilvie Construction has appointed Andy Day as construction director. Mr Day will oversee the day-to-day operations across Scotland with a focus on projects in the west and central regions.