Appointments

A factoring company which manages the homes of over 11,000 people throughout Scotland is set to expand. FirstPort Scotland has appointed Elaine Bald as business development manager who will be developing the business’s profile to new build and retirement property developers in particular.

A Cornish manufacturer and nationwide delivery partner of ground source heat pumps has expanded into Scotland with the appointment of a community heating specialist in Glasgow. Matthew Black joins Kensa Contracting, a specialist in the large scale installation of Cornish-manufactured Kensa ground so

Property consultant CBRE has announced the appointments of Moira Gordon and Kirsty Gordon from FG Burnett to its Scottish rating team in Aberdeen. Moira, who joins CBRE as a director, was recently promoted to head of rating having worked in FG Burnett’s Aberdeen office since 2010.

Contracting and fit-out firm Linear Group has appointed six new recruits as part of its ongoing commitment to recruit, nurture and develop young talent.

Estate agent Yopa is hoping to make inroads into the Scottish market after completing a £16 million funding round from existing investors dmg ventures, Grosvenor Hill Ventures and the company’s founders. The new funding will be used to accelerate Yopa’s growth through continued inv

Construction materials group Breedon has appointed Nigel Clamp as group head of health, safety and environment. Mr Clamp joins Breedon from Heidelberg Cement, where he was health & safety director for the company’s Africa & Eastern Mediterranean Basin Region. He was previously senior s

Thenue Housing has unveiled who is to be its next head of property services. Eleanor Derbyshire has been appointed succeeding Beth Reilly who retires at the end of August after 28 years.

Property consultant CBRE has announced two appointments to expand and strengthen its Engineering Services team - part of the firm’s National Building Consultancy. (from left) Engineering Services appointees Gordon Black and Ross Henderson with national building consultancy director Alan Maxwel

Housebuilder and developer Mactaggart & Mickel has promoted group financial director Paul McAninch to the new role of chair of the company’s Investments arm, with responsibility for around £80 million of assets. To date the Investment Fund has provided growth capital for more than 50

WSP has appointed Jonathan Plant as development director (Scotland) for local government within its transport and infrastructure team. Jon will be responsible for leading the growth and development of WSP’s local government client base in Scotland.

Simon Prichard MRICS, senior partner at Gerald Eve, has been appointed the new chair of RICS' UK & Ireland World Regional Board. Mr Prichard has a wealth of experience including chairing Gerald Eve's Diversity Committee - which is responsible for encouraging a more diverse work environment - and

Property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has cemented its commitment to Glasgow with the appointment of a new director and investment in larger premises within the city. Following a strategic move to be closer to key clients and Glasgow’s city centre, the new 4,500 sq

Lee Phillips has been promoted to be the new managing director of the UK Fit Out business of ISG. The change follows the promotion of Matt Blowers to chief operating officer for ISG Fit Out earlier this year after six years of leading the business.

Planning lawyer Fraser Mitchell has been appointed to Shoosmiths as a partner in its Edinburgh-based real estate team. Mr Mitchell, who graduated in law from the University of Edinburgh has moved from Shepherd & Wedderburn in Edinburgh where he was previously senior associate in its planning and

Continuing to bolster its concrete business, construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has appointed Max Colligan as the new managing director of Ready Mix Concrete and member of the company’s ExCo team. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Max brings