Thomson Bethune is delighted to announce our appointment as Project Managers on an exciting new multi-million pound hotel and retail village development in Tomatin.  The project is led by Tomatin Trading Company who are undertaking this revitalisation of a currently disused, brownfield site which is due to be completed late summer/autumn 2019.

The site is situated within easy reach of Aviemore and Inverness and will bring a much-needed economic boost to the area, giving visitors and tourists a real taste of what Scotland has to offer in the stunning Highland surroundings. 

We will be working closely with Tomatin Trading Company, Architects - NORR, Engineers - Blyth and Blyth and Property Consultants - Cadwell Property to ensure the successful delivery of this exciting new development which will consist of a 97 bed hotel, 200-seater restaurant, and farm shop as well as other food and retail units.

David Kirkwood, Managing Director of Thomson Bethune said: “We’re delighted to act as Project Managers on this exciting and ambitious new hotel, restaurant and retail development in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland.  It’s fantastic to be part of a project that will ultimately boost the local economy, from the construction phase onwards.”

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Thomson Bethune has been running a Trainee Quantity Surveyor Recruitment Programme for over 30 years.  We have assisted many individuals achieve their BSc(Hons) in Quantity Surveying with on the job training and support during their time at University.

Due to the ongoing success of the programme, we once again have pleasure in offering school leavers permanent employment whilst they obtain their QS qualifications at either Edinburgh Napier University or Glasgow Caledonian University, our Higher Education partners.

The benefits of this programme are that students would be paid during their University studies and given relevant, practical experience (on and off-site) in the working environment.  They will work alongside other trainees of a similar age and will be involved in some very prestigious, large scale new build and refurbishment projects across Scotland.  Details of our projects and the range of clients we work with can be found on our website - www.thomsonbethune.co.uk.

The successful applicant will be offered a job in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office and will attend University in line with the curriculum.  They will also be entitled to our company pension scheme and other company benefits.

On completion of their Quantity Surveying degree, we will support them towards their Professional Examination to become a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.

For any students who are interested in joining our traineeship programme in 2018, please ask them to submit their applications and CVs to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you require more information about our Trainee Programme, please speak to Chloe Wilkie on 0131 200 1828.

 

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Andrew Patton, who is now undertaking the role of Associate Director.

Andrew, who started with Thomson Bethune in 2007, has been heavily involved in numerous Education, Retail and Commercial projects and his record of successful project delivery has moulded some excellent client relationships and secured a lot of repeat business.

We congratulate Andrew on his promotion and thank him for his hard work with Thomson Bethune over the last 10 years.

Please click here to view more information about Andrew Patton.

 

DRUMBRAE LEISURE CENTRE OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC

Following on from successes on the Ainslie Park and Gracemount Leisure Centres redevelopment projects, Edinburgh Leisure appointed Thomson Bethune as Quantity Surveyors for the refurbishment of the Dumbrae Leisure Centre.  The new Centre opened its doors to the public in early October 2016, with a guest appearance from Rio Olympics silver medallist, Robbie Renwick who helped to re-launch the Centre and promote its new facilities. 

               

Working together with Architects, Fouin + Bell for Edinburgh Leisure, the project included a comprehensive refurbishment programme to rejuvenate the popular existing facility. Customers can now experience a brand new fitness studio and cycle studio, sauna and pool area, reception area, café and upgrades to the existing gym.

Thomson Bethune was able to bring the experience gained with working with Edinburgh Leisure on the Ainslie Park and Gracemount Leisure Centre refurbishments to ensure that the budgets established from the early cost plans were fully representative of the scope of works and that the subsequent tenders were returned on budget.

For more information about this project or any of our services, please call 0131 220 1828.

Related Article: http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/news/drumbrae-leisure-centre-now-open