Appointments

National maintenance and decarbonisation contractor Novus Property Solutions has strengthened its operations team, recently appointing social housing repairs and maintenance expert Jason Smithies as head of operations for Scotland and the North East. Mr Smithies brings more than two decades of exper

Glasgow-based electrical, mechanical and fire & security contractor A Alexander Group has strengthened its board with the appointment of David Hart as a director of the business. Formerly operations manager, David joined the company almost five years ago as a contract manager. David started his

ESG, sustainability and MEP consultancy Wallace Whittle has announced three new hires to support a growth surge across its UK project base. The business, which has nine offices throughout the UK, has been working on projects including the £1 billion all-electric University Hospital Monklands,

Allied Surveyors Scotland has appointed David Gibson MRICS and Greg Scrimgeour MRICS as directors, reinforcing its presence across the Glasgow market. Mr Gibson returns to the firm to strengthen the Glasgow North office, bringing a deep understanding of the local property landscape and a strong trac

John Heaney (Electrical) Limited (JHE), the Livingston-based electrical and mechanical company, has strengthened its senior management team as it prepares for its next stage of growth. John Cowan steps up from Facilities Management (FM) operations manager to FM operations director, while Derek Menzi

Housebuilder Cruden has appointed two senior hires within its design and technical team, with Nicola McGuiness named head of technical and Susan Wilson becoming senior architectural co-ordinator. Bringing over two decades of experience to her new role from private consultancy to house building, Nico

Springfield Properties has appointed a new construction director in the North of Scotland. Following the retirement of Eck Patterson who, as one of the company’s first employees, had been an employee at Springfield for nearly 30 years, former divisional development director Darren Thomson has

Harvey Donaldson & Gibson Chartered Surveyors' operations director, Jonathan Shaw, has been co-opted onto the RICS Scotland Board. Jonathan brings with him extensive experience in residential surveying and valuation, having worked across the Scottish property market for over two decades. In his

AS Homes has continued to strengthen its senior team through the internal promotion of Ian McGarvey to construction manager, where he will oversee the operations of active sites. The promotion follows Ian’s seven-year tenure with the company, joining in 2018 as a site manager, rising through t

Savills Edinburgh Residential Sales has appointed Ben Fox as director of new business and promoted John Forsyth to head up the office. Ben Fox, who joined Savills 19 years ago, was promoted to director in 2015 before taking the helm of the Edinburgh Residential department in 2017. Under his leadersh

Langstane Housing Association has appointed Bob Jack as its new director of property.  He will officially begin his role in June 2025, bringing over 35 years of extensive experience in the property and construction sector.

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the promotions of three members of the CPA team. Peter Brown has been promoted to technical and development director, Chris Cassley has been made policy director and Katie Kelleher is now technical publications and careers manager.

Property consultancy Galbraith has made 22 staff promotions across its 13 offices in Scotland and the north of England. The promotions include a new role as head of people and culture as well as two people moving up to become directors, three to senior associate, and two to associate. 

Silver Birch Interiors has appointed Derek Dobbins as business development manager. The move marks an exciting step forward for the company as it continues building a team focused on ensuring Silver Birch Interiors is the top kitchen partner for housebuilders and developers in Scotland.

Surveying practice Trident Building Consultancy has promoted Ross McDermott to the newly created position of head of Scotland. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the firm believes the move will help drive growth and efficiencies, and identify skills gaps and introduce new service lines.