Aberdeenshire housebuilding firm to axe up to 25 jobs
Scotia Homes, based in Ellon, said the decision to make some of its workforce redundant is due to 'significant challenges' facing the housebuilding sector.
It's the second time in two years that Scotia Homes, which employs around 168 people, has been forced to make redundancies.
Joint managing director Richard Begbie said the redundancies were in response to 'current market conditions', the Press and Journal reported.
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Begbie said the decision for the latest round of job cuts was not taken lightly and will predominantly be made at their head office and not from its team of trades.
He said: 'As widely reported, the housebuilding sector is currently facing significant challenges due to a range of external factors.
'In response to these market conditions, we are taking proactive steps to ensure the continued strength of our business.
'As part of this strategy, we are proposing changes to our workforce structure. We deeply value the contributions of our team, and this decision has not been made lightly.
'Scotia Homes remains dedicated to delivering quality homes and building vibrant communities, and these changes will help position us for future growth and continued success in a rapidly evolving market.
'It is anticipated that those affected by redundancy will be less than 25 employees.'
The firm has been building homes in the north and north-east of Scotland for more than 30 years and has current developments in Kintore, Tarves, Aviemore, Arbroath, Blairgowrie and Brechin.
Scotia Homes acquired fellow Ellon-based firm timber kit manufacturer Caledonia Homes for nearly £4.2 million in 2022.
The firm was previously controlled by the Bruce family, but the firm is now 95% owned by Camlin Group, a joint venture of property entrepreneurs Bruce Linton and David Cameron, who took over Scotia Homes in 2020.
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