International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has announced Dorothy Robertson has joined the organisation as regional director for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Based in its Glasgow office, Robertson brings a wealth of knowledge in the construction industry, with more than 35 years’ experience in advising private and public sector clients across a range of sectors.

She previously held multiple senior positions during her 28-year tenure at Robinson Low Francis prior to its acquisition in 2021.

As executive partner at RLF, she provided leadership and operational management, whilst leading its cost consultancy and project management services on a variety of impactful projects throughout the Scottish region.

She has expertise across a wide range of sectors including commercial, leisure, health, education, industrial and residential.

Gleeds’ Scotland and Northern Ireland offices employ more than 50 colleagues and have provided consultancy services on projects, including Belfast Stories, the Helix at Falkirk and projects with the Universities of St Andrews, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Queens Belfast.

Brian McArdle, incoming UK managing director at Gleeds, said: “We’re pleased to be welcoming Dorothy to the business and I’m personally looking forward to working with her in supporting clients from our Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast offices.

“Gleeds will benefit enormously from Dorothy’s rich and diverse sector experience, and it’ll be fantastic to see this thriving region go from strength to strength.”

Dorothy Robertson, regional director for Scotland and Northern Ireland at Gleeds added: “I’m thrilled to be taking up the role and leading a business with such a deep regional heritage.

"It’s an exciting time to be joining Gleeds, and I’m eager to get started building relationships with my new colleagues and clients, as well as collaborating to deliver exceptional results for the wide array of projects being delivered.”