Appointments

Housebuilder Springfield Properties has today announced the appointment of Alasdair Gardner as a non-executive director. Mr Gardner brings over 35 years of banking and finance experience from his career at Lloyds Banking Group. His previous roles included head of industrials and commercial banking S

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has appointed Neil Mantle, group director of manufacturing engineering and materials at Rolls-Royce, to its board. An experienced manufacturing executive, Mr Mantle has played a vital role in developing the Rolls-Royce successes across the aerospa

The Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) Ltd has appointed Evelyn Scott as chair of its board following its 2025 AGM. Evelyn represents the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) on both the SBCC board and committee and brings a wealth of experience and a long-standing commitment to

Scottish forestry management firm RTS Forestry Ltd has announced three senior appointments, effective from 1 October. Ross Kennedy, formerly senior director, has been promoted to joint managing director, serving alongside Norman O’Neill, as part of the succession planning for the business.

Joanna Vezey is to join Balfour Beatty in December as managing director of its UK Highways business. Joanna has over 25 years’ experience in the civil engineering and construction sectors, having joined Balfour Beatty as a graduate. She returns to the company from Laing O’Rourke where sh

Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS has been elected to join the RICS Presidential Team as Senior Vice President (SVP) for 2026, commencing her term on 1 January 2026. In a career spanning 40 years, Susanne, who is a civil engineer, holds extensive experience in senior roles and board positions at the to

Global engineering and construction firm Burns & McDonnell has strengthened its UK operations with the appointment of Stacey Williams as supply chain manager, a role central to the delivery of electric transmission projects across the country. Ms Williams brings more than a decade of experience

Fire and façade consultancy BB7 has launched its Façade Access and Maintenance Consultancy service line, a new addition to the company’s expanding suite of specialist services. The new service line will be led by Liam Shepherd BEng MIET, a highly respected industry professional w

Architectural practice Aitken Turnbull has announced a set of senior promotions across its Edinburgh and Galashiels studios, reinforcing the depth of expertise within its leadership team and underlining the firm’s commitment to developing its people and building long-term careers. The firm, wh

IES, a Glasgow-headquartered climate tech firm which has helped to improve the energy performance of iconic buildings including Heathrow’s Terminal 5, MGM Las Vegas, San Francisco and the Dubai Opera House, has appointed Christine Mullin as its new chief executive officer. Christine succeeds I

Fifteen professionals from Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) are to be added to the Scottish offices of Ryden following the transfer of the firm's English offices to LSH, part of a wider investment by the LSH Group of Companies earlier this year. The combined Scottish business will trade as Ryden and rema

Persimmon Homes has promoted Andrew Liddle to the role of regional commercial director, with responsibility for commercial operations across Scotland and North West England. Andrew, from Motherwell, will now oversee five regional businesses: East Scotland, North Scotland, West Scotland, North West,

Kirkwood Timber Frame, the offsite manufacturing business, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Eoghainn Mitchell as its new head of sales for Scotland and England. Eoghainn Mitchell, 38, from Dunfermline, joins Kirkwood Timber Frame, bringing over a decade of experience in Modern Metho

Window and door specialist CR Smith has recruited two highly experienced figures from Scotland’s construction and manufacturing industries to its leadership team. Danny McArthur, formerly managing partner at Hardies Property & Construction Consultants, joins CR Smith as director of commerc

Window and door specialist CR Smith has recruited two highly experienced figures from Scotland’s construction and manufacturing industries to its leadership team, reflecting the firm’s commitment to expanding its public sector operations alongside its long-established domestic customer b