EXPANSION
Moray-based housebuilder Springfield Properties has crossed a “landmark threshold” with its headcount rising above 500, more than doubling in the past seven years.
Chief executive Innes Smith described it as a “milestone” moment for the firm, which recently forecast that its annual profits would be 5 to 10 per cent above market expectations.
The group, which listed on London’s Alternative Investment Market (Aim) last October, said it continued to recruit across Scotland on the back of its expansion plans. On top of the current 28 active developments, with several more in the pipeline, the firm has been progressing the delivery of new “village” projects across the country.
On top of its 518 employees and more than 1,500 subcontractors, Springfield currently supports 113 staff in further education, training and apprenticeships. This comprises 48 construction apprentices, 13 technical apprentices, 35 employees in modern apprenticeships and 17 employees undertak-
0 The group currently has 518 employees and around 1,500 subcontractors
INNES SMITH, CEO ing higher education through training centres that work with Skills Development Scotland.
Smith said: “Reaching 500 employees is a key milestone for the company. Springfield is poised to play a significant part in the delivery of the many new private and affordable homes needed across Scotland.
“The company has grown over the years and growth means we will take on more employees right across the business from accounts trainees to experienced tradesmen.”
Since the start of the year, the firm has recruited nine officebased employees in Larbert and Elgin in positions ranging from IT systems administrator to commercial manager.
Innes added: “All our employees are encouraged to take new opportunities to help them grow.
“Apprenticeships are helping to address the current construction industry skills shortage. Our apprentices all work on building our houses
“The company has grown over the years and growth means we will take on more employees right across the business”