David MacDonald
Regional Director, CECA ScotlandDavid'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
Delivering the A9 and Scotland's Major Road Projects - Key Developments and Opportunities
Scotland's biggest road investment programme is moving into a critical delivery phase - this panel brings together Transport Scotland, and key industry representatives to set out exactly where the A9 and other key Scottish schemes stand, what's coming and how local authorities can integrate their networks.
- Construction progress, procurement pipeline and framework opportunities: from active sections at Tomatin to Moy and Tay Crossing to Ballinluig through to Pitlochry to Killiecrankie targeting Autumn 2026 and Dalraddy to Slochd kicking off Winter 2026/27
- How can Tier 2 contractors best invest in people and capacity required to deliver on the A9 and other major projects?
- Local authority impacts: junction changes, traffic redistribution and network integration challenges for councils managing roads alongside the dualling programme
- Community benefits and political scrutiny: delivering a £3.97bn, 83-mile programme while managing public expectations and demonstrating value
- Other key Scottish schemes: A83 Rest and Be Thankful, A96 Inverness to Aberdeen and Sheriffhall - where each stands and what's next
