Appointments

Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) has welcomed three new members to its governing board as part of its determination to "place localism at the heart of the nation’s economy and future". Regeneration expert Chris Bateman, tech firm chief executive Marcus Chidgey and management consultant

New home warranties and insurance provider NHBC has appointed Stefan Szymoszowskyj as regional director to lead customer relations with house builders in Scotland. Stefan joined NHBC in 2019, as a senior engineer before progressing to principal engineer in early 2023. Prior to working for NHBC, Stef

Alison Watson MBE, founder and CEO of Class Of Your Own (COYO), was appointed at the annual general meeting of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) on 18 September. COYO is a social enterprise and specialist education consultancy, which developed the ‘Design Enginee

The Energy Training Academy has strengthened its board with the appointment of Lee Fitzpatrick as non-executive marketing director. Securing the services of the ethical marketing specialist will be a ‘game-changer’ for the Dalkeith-based social enterprise, according to co-founder Mark Gl

Gemma Sommerville has joined the team at Wellwood Leslie Architects as an associate architect. Making the announcement on LinkedIn, the practice said Gemma brings her skills and experience to its growing team.

Edinburgh-based Avant Homes Scotland has appointed a land and special projects director as the housebuilder prepares for further expansion across the country. Iain Allison has 35 years’ housebuilding experience and has held senior roles at Bellway and Taylor Wimpey.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has announced the appointment of Mary Watkins, Baroness Watkins of Tavistock, as a member of its presidential team. Baroness Watkins brings a wealth of experience from her distinguished career in nursing, healthcare leadership, and public ser

Ryden has appointed Stuart Lockhart as partner to lead its property management services in Edinburgh. Lockhart brings over 25 years of experience in UK commercial property with a particular focus on property asset management.

Aggreko has strengthened its provision of energy transition solutions with the appointment of Alan Dunne as its new managing director for the UK and Ireland. Aiming to address specific sector and regional challenges for customers, Alan Dunne has been appointed to spearhead Aggreko’s growth str

Ross-Shire Engineering (RSE) has promoted Connor Morton to managing director of the Chemical and Biological Treatment business unit, effective 1st September. In his new role, Connor will oversee the division across the UK, focusing on driving further organic growth and exploring international acquis

Balfour Beatty has unveiled two notable changes to its digital, procurement and supply chain senior leadership team. The appointments will support Balfour Beatty’s long-term focus on technology and innovation as a strategic imperative for the construction and infrastructure industry and will s

Tilbury Douglas Group CEO Paul Gandy is to step down and be replaced by Craig Tatton, the group has revealed. Mr Gandy will remain in post until 1 November 2024 as he prepares to take up his new role as the 122nd president of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Finlay MacDonald has been named as chief officer - property and assets for Highland Council as part of five new appointments at the local authority. Finlay has been the council's head of property and facilities management for the last 10 years and has worked in various property management roles acro

SSE Renewables has announced two new appointments to its executive committee, as it continues to focus on accelerating growth and leading the transition to a net zero future. Heather Donald has been appointed director of onshore wind, solar, battery (GB & Ireland), taking on end-to-end responsib

Councillor Stephen Jenkinson has been appointed as the new convener of the City of Edinburgh Council's transport and environment committee. He replaces Councillor Scott Arthur who has served as convener since May 2022. Councillor Jenkinson has been the Labour member for the Pentland Hills ward since