David MacDonald

Regional Director, CECA Scotland

David's career began in 1990 as a trainee engineer. He has been an experienced senior leader within the Scottish civil engineering sector over the past 30 years. Employed in various roles which, in 2020, lead him to the position of MD and part owner of a £60 million pound business in Inverness.

In addition, David was Chairman of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Scotland for a year. Before taking on the role of Regional Director for CECA, representing the interests of civil engineering contractors across Scotland and working to promote a strong, sustainable and successful civil engineering sector. He is particularly passionate about developing people and supporting the next generation of civil engineering professionals. Believing strongly in the importance of skills training and creating meaningful career opportunities within the industry.

Through his role with CECA Scotland, David is committed to ensuring the voices of civil engineering contractors are heard by government, clients and key stakeholders, while encouraging greater collaboration across the industry. He remains passionate about the contribution that civil engineering makes to Scotland’s economy and communities, and about helping to shape a positive and sustainable future for the sector.

My Speaker Sessions

Tuesday 24 November 2026

10:15

Fireside Chat: Scotland’s Major Roads: Projects, Delivery and Industry Opportunities

10:15 - 11:00

Several of Scotland’s major road projects are moving from planning into delivery phases. Starting with two short presentations before moving into a fireside chat, this session looks at where key schemes stand, what’s coming, what they mean for the construction industry and how local authorities can integrate their networks.

  • Where schemes stand: an overview of current and developing projects, including the A9, A96 Inverness to Aberdeen, A83 Rest and Be Thankful, Sheriffhall and Woodside Viaduct
  • How can Tier 2 contractors best invest in people and capacity required to deliver on the A9 and other major projects?
  • Delivering effectively: pipeline visibility, procurement approaches including Early Contractor Involvement, and how Tier 2 contractors can take part
  • Local authority impacts from major road projects: junction changes, traffic redistribution and network integration challenges for councils managing roads alongside these projects
  • Looking ahead: what the investment outlook means for programming and industry capacity