Appointments

Architectural firm ICA has announced the appointment of Susannah Macneill as managing director. Ms Macneill has been part of the Glasgow and London-based team for ten years and managed the studio for a number of years, overseeing a period of significant growth.

Jim Connolly has been appointed by welfare and plant hire specialist supplier Garic to head up its Scottish sales operations. Based at the company’s distribution hub in Falkirk, Jim will be responsible for developing relationships with existing and new clients across the country.

Kier Group has announced the appointment of chartered accountant Matthew Lester as chairman with effect from 1 January 2020. Philip Cox announced in September he will stand down as chairman and from the board as the construction and infrastructure services company reported a “disappointing fin

Integrated flooring services provider IFT has announced the promotion of Paul Gallagher to commercial director. Paul has worked at IFT for 16 years and plays a key role in all projects.

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has made a series of promotions extending to six new partners and five associates across their residential and commercial business in Scotland. (from left) Ian Fergusson (managing partner), George Brewster (senior partner) with new partners Mark McQueen, Chris Weir, Neil

Housebuilder Avant Homes has promoted Scott Varley to the newly created role of area managing director for Scotland and north east England. Scott first joined Avant Homes in 2006 as regional land manager for the group’s Yorkshire business, before taking up the post of land director in 2010. In

Chris Johnson has been appointed by Balfour Beatty to the newly-created leadership role of chief technology officer. Balfour Beatty said the role will support its growing focus on technology and innovation as a strategic imperative for the infrastructure and construction industry, as well as support

Sarah-Jane Laing has been appointed as chief executive of Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) as the rural business organisation enters the most challenging era in its 110-year history. Starting out at the organisation fifteen years ago as housing strategy officer before moving to the role of hea

Montrose-based principal contractor Pert Bruce Construction has appointed two new members to the board of directors. Laura Reid and Ronnie Lochrie have been promoted with immediate effect with Laura taking up the role of procurement director while Ronnie assumes the role of surveying director.

Amey has announced the appointment of Amanda Fisher as acting CEO. Ms Fisher is the current managing director of the facilities management, defence and justice (FMDJ) business at Amey and will replace Andy Milner, who is leaving the company after a long career and almost four years in the role of ch

DM Hall has appointed John Kempsell to the role of senior surveyor in its Dumfries office. Born and bred in Dumfries, John, 52, entered the property sector on leaving school as an apprentice bricklayer. Four years later, time-served, he enrolled at the local technical college and emerged with an Ord

Peter Inglis is to joining Dundee workplace design studio SPACE as a consultant architect to support its continued growth across Tayside and Fife. The Dundee team with Peter Inglis (centre)

Global real estate advisor CBRE has announced a total of thirteen promotions across its Scottish teams. In the Edinburgh office, Steven Hirst from the valuation and advisory services team has been promoted to senior director, while Caroline Tomczyk who works in lease consultancy and Alistair Wright

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has made a number of promotions at partnership and associate levels across its services and offices throughout Scotland. The promotions see long-serving associates Kevin Webster in Stirling and Gareth Cordiner in Aberdeen become partners.

Addleshaw Goddard has appointed real estate investment lawyer Neil Hogg as partner to its real estate team in Glasgow. Neil Hogg brings almost 30 years of experience, as well as a strong portfolio of clients and connections in the hotel, logistics and office sub-sectors.