Appointments

Thorntons has strengthened its specialist property teams with the promotion of three new partners. Nicola McCafferty in Dundee and Aimee Gibbons in Glasgow have been appointed as commercial real estate partners while Hannah Fraser in Edinburgh has been elevated to residential property partner.

Inverness-based investment group GEG Capital Ltd has acquired Highland construction company WGC (Scotland) Ltd. Following the acquisition - which will see WGC continue as a standalone entity within the group - GEG Capital will support the existing management team to target growth in the social housi

Mark Castle, the former chief operating officer of Mace, has joined the board of Taylor Wimpey as a non-executive director. Mr Castle, stepped down as Mace COO last April after 16 years in the role, previously held executive roles at Structuretone and Wates.

Chartered fire engineering consultancy Brooker Diamond has strengthened its façade engineering division with four new appointments in response to rising demand. The quartet of hires is part of a strategic growth plan as the Cumbernauld-based business responds to a growing need for its service

West Lothian-based construction company Ashwood Scotland has appointed Archie Meikle as its new chairman. Mr Meikle, 59, who co-founded Ashwood in 1999 with current commercial director David Charman, is relinquishing his position as managing director after 23 years.

Senior associate and solicitor advocate Michael Collins has joined BTO Solicitors LLP’s property and professional liability team. Mr Collins trained with BTO, qualifying in 2009, and progressed through the ranks in the firm’s insurance litigation team until 2020. He has since spent two y

Holmes Miller has strengthened its senior team as it continues to grow with the promotion of seven staff across its Glasgow and London offices. Matt Heaney has been promoted to project director in recognition of his contribution to the growth of the residential sector with a particular focus on Late

Sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced Jane Wood as its new chief executive with effect from June 1. Jane joins HFS from BT where she was group UK nations and regions director and a member of the BT Scotland board, responsible for managing relationships with public bodies, politicians an

If anyone can spot a really good career opportunity, it’s a recruitment consultant – which is why former selection specialist Jaclyn Duff is now making great progress in the ranks of Persimmon Homes. Just four years ago, Jaclyn worked as a construction industry recruiter, matching workpl

Thermal imaging survey company IRT Surveys has appointed Lisa Cairns as business development manager. Ms Cairns has a wealth of experience in data aggregation and monitoring, software, and IoT solutions for the energy, renewable energy and construction sector, specifically in small-scale renewable e

Wheatley Group has unveiled a new-look executive team, featuring several new appointments and roles. Hazel Young has been appointed group director of housing and property management, while Laura Pluck takes up the new position of group director of communities. They join Frank McCafferty, who became

The management team at Threesixty Architecture has been expanded while directors at the practice have become owners.

As it continues to grow and make inroads into new markets, security sector specialist Safer Security Group is further strengthening its business acquisition expertise with the appointment of Kevin Moreland as its new head of marketing. The firm made the appointment as it pursues its strategy of

150-year-old specialist timber manufacturer Alexander Sturrock (Sturrock’s Joinery) has announced the appointment of a non-executive chairman to its board of directors. Harry MacLean joins as chairman and is a former CEO of Dundee Football Club. Harry has more than 25 years’ experience o

Shoosmiths has appointed three partners across its real estate teams in Glasgow and Edinburgh.  Ian McCann, previously with CMS has joined the Edinburgh office as a construction partner while Lyndsey O’Connor has joined the Glasgow office as a real estate partner from Dentons. Lauren Mill