Appointments

Real estate firm Avison Young UK has announced 43 senior promotions across the business to associate director and director levels. These team members have been recognised for their exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions to the firm.  

Electrical engineering group Quartzelec has promoted Chris Fergus to business director. In this role, Chris joins the executive team, where he will focus on strengthening collaboration, driving business improvement through technical advancements and operational excellence, and supporting the profess

High-pressure laminate wall panel manufacturer Rearo has appointed Caroline Wengel as its new HR manager. Caroline brings a wealth of experience to the Glasgow-based company, gained across diverse sectors including IT, hospitality, and food and drink. Her career spans more than three decades and inc

Lucy Yates has been appointed as a senior surveyor with Cushman & Wakefield’s Edinburgh office. Previously with Galbraith, Lucy brings more than six years’ experience to the role and will be working with both the office and industrial & logistics teams.

Allied Surveyors Scotland has promoted Kevin Keane FRICS to director of operations. Kevin, who joined the firm in 2023 as quality and training manager, has been instrumental in supporting the professional development of the company’s surveyors and strengthening relationships with panel manager

Betts Associates, a Deeside based civil and structural engineering consultancy, has appointed an experienced North West business entrepreneur as non-executive director and has worked with the directors in restructuring its management team as the business looks to strengthen services and strive for g

Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has appointed Alison Kilgour as business development director to support the firm’s growth throughout the UK. Alison has previously held director-level roles at several construction and property businesses. Her career began as a quanti

Environmental design, building services and lighting design consultancy Atelier Ten has appointed two new directors in Scotland. Alan Maxwell has assumed the role of Scotland director, while Gordon Black takes on the position of director in Glasgow.

Gillespie Macandrew has appointed real estate legal expert Heather Pearson to its partnership. Ms Pearson joins the firm from Addleshaw Goddard and brings almost 30 years’ experience advising in the real estate sector in Scotland. She is a specialist in both residential and commercial property

Independent property firm Galbraith has boosted its building consultancy division with two new appointments. David Shine joins Galbraith as a project manager in Inverness, with a focus on rural and commercial construction projects.

Laura McGuigan has taken on the role of chair of Women in Property's Central Scotland branch for 2025-26. Laura, who holds a first-class BA Honours degree in Business Management from the University of West of Scotland and a Leadership qualification from Cranfield School of Management, is the busines

A change in management structure at GBSS Civil Engineering Ltd is leading the way for the well-known civil engineering & groundworks firm to expand and break into new markets.

Real estate advisor Savills has made 26 promotions across its Scottish business. Effective from 1 March 2025, the promotions will see seven people move up to director level, five become associate directors and 14 taking on the role of associate.

Avison Young UK has appointed Paul Broad to be managing director of its national offices team. Mr Broad, who boasts over 20 years of experience in UK regional office markets, has risen through the ranks at Avison Young, becoming a principal in 2022 and subsequently regional managing director for Gla

akp, the commercial interiors fit-out and refurbishment contractor, has appointed Gordon Cairns as pre-construction director.  This newly created role reflects the company’s continued growth and commitment to excellence.