Merger creates employee-owned Scottish construction adviser and new Aberdeen base

Two Scottish property and construction consultancies have tied the knot in a move that will see a new office opened to serve Aberdeen and the North-east.

Reid Mitchell and HD Property Consultants - both founded in 2018 - are merging to form a single, integrated construction consultancy providing project and cost management, building surveying, regulatory and fund monitoring services.

Bosses said the merged venture, Reid Mitchell HD, would combine “complementary strengths” to deliver construction consultancy services for public and private sector clients across the UK. Financial terms surrounding the deal have not been disclosed.

Directors L-R: Donald Reid, Greig Mitchell and Drew Russell.

Following the tie-up, Reid Mitchell HD has also transitioned to employee ownership, adopting a model which secures the independence of the combined business.

The merger brings together a team of 38 across offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. A new Aberdeen base is being launched in December with a view to growing the client base in the North-east and servicing existing framework instructions.

Drew Russell, a founding director of HD Property Consultants, said: “Both businesses have been built by delivering a director-led, premium service to our clients. This merger continues this ethos and will provide our clients with access to new services and a deeper pool of resources whilst maintaining our focus on service.

“The merger supports our continued investment in innovation and growth, enabling us to compete effectively for larger scale commissions and frameworks.”

Donald Reid, one of the founding directors of Reid Mitchell, said: “Clients increasingly demand accountability from their consultants. From the first discussion with Drew and his team, it was clear that both businesses were completely aligned in our commitment to delivering exceptional services for our clients.

“By bringing the businesses together we are immediately extending our service offering to our respective clients.”

Greig Mitchell, one of the founding directors of Reid Mitchell, added: “The employee ownership model works for our new business - our commitment to our team has been at the forefront of the growth of both businesses. We have grown a team of exceptional individuals who consistently deliver for our clients with a commitment to service.”