AVIEMORE-based civil and environmental engineering contractor McGowan Environmental Engineering has appointed Donald Forsyth as non-executive director.
As well as previously chairing the Highlands & Islands branch of the Institute of Directors, Forsyth is an experienced chartered accountant, former partner at Saffery and EY.
McGowan founder Ross McGowan said, “I’m delighted to bring in Donald at a time of change at McGowan. The last six months has seen internal change as we work towards the creation of McGowan Group, which will take effect in April 2024.
“The new group structure will give clearer direction and focus to our work in both the energy and environmental sectors. We have ambitious growth plans and Donald will form an important part of the board and its decision making.”
Speaking about his new role, Donald Forsyth added, “McGowan Group has achieved impressive growth in recent years and I am confident that it has even more significant growth potential ahead. Ross’s focus on the personal development and well-being of his team attracted me to the role and I look forward to being part of the next stage of the company’s growth journey.’
McGowan offers a range of civil and environmental engineering services to clients across the UK and Ireland. In November 2022 the company delivered its largest project to date, at Moy Wind Farm, south of Inverness. The contractor completed the installation of over 60km of 33kV high voltage underground cable consisting of three circuits in trefoil for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution.
Utilising cable ploughing, open cut methods and horizontal directional drilling, a multi-department team effort over the last 12 months culminated with the circuits being connected to the national grid.
