Peace Recruitment has appointed Jennifer Ryan to head up a new executive search division to source senior level staff for Scotland’s construction industry.

Ms Ryan has spent 16 years in construction recruitment, most recently for one of Peace’s competitors in a role which involved her sourcing candidates for top positions.

She said: “This is a really exciting time for Peace right now, with lots of growth ahead as well so that’s a big part of what attracted me.”

Managing director Chris Peace said Ms Ryan’s availability was a key reason behind the launch of the new division. He says that with skills shortages “across the board” in construction, finding the right people for the right roles is pivotal.