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Linear Group boosts team as New Year begins.

Hot on the heels of its 25thanniversary in 2018, Linear Group has continued its growth and development with a series of staff appointments and promotions to kick off 2019.

At Group level, Ronnie Wilkinson has been appointed Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to ensure the maintenance and continual improvement of the high level systems and culture. Lorraine Hand joins as Business Support Coordinator and Jason Stott as Buyer.

Newly formed Linear Design & Construct (LDC) has made two significant appointments to add to its emerging team.  John Gilchrist joins as Contracts Manager from Kier Scotland and will be responsible for the delivery of projects to the highest standards of safety and quality.  In addition, he will oversee all LDC delivery teams and the management of client relationships.  Whilst Andrew Reid joins from Morgan Sindall as Senior Quantity Surveyor with responsibility for project commercial and contractual control, as well as cost planning, market testing and procurement.

Scott Paterson has been promoted to Group Commercial Director reflecting his value and commitment to the Group operations.  Scott joined the team in 2017 and has quickly proven to be instrumental to the commercial success of Linear Projects.

Within the Linear Projects team, John McTernan has been promoted to Commercial Director as he enters his ninth year with the business.  John has been pivotal to the success of a number of major projects including Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre and is committed to maximising performance.  Ashley Percy takes on the role of Finance Assistant in reflection of her hard work and value to the business.

Commenting on the latest staffing developments, Stephen Holmes, CEO of Linear Group, said, “I’m delighted we’ve been able to kick off the new year with these appointments and promotions.  We are totally committed to enhancing our talent and supporting the development of our staff.  Collectively the new additions and promoted staff demonstrate that this is a really positive and exciting time for the Group as we start 2019.”

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