Thomson Gray crowned Business of the Year at national awards

Independent Scottish construction consultancy Thomson Gray is celebrating after winning Gold in the Business of the Year (More than 50 Employees) category at the SME National Business Awards 2026.

The Edinburgh-headquartered firm received the accolade at a ceremony in London on Friday 6 November, recognising its achievements and continued growth as an independent business operating in the competitive UK construction sector.

The national awards celebrate outstanding small and medium-sized businesses from across the UK, recognising business performance, leadership, investment in people and commitment to developing future talent.

Thomson Gray was also shortlisted for Apprentice Employer of the Year, reflecting the firm's commitment to nurturing talent and creating career opportunities within the construction industry.

Stuart Gray, Managing Director of Thomson Gray, said:

"We are incredibly proud to have won Gold at the SME National Business Awards. To be recognised as Business of the Year alongside businesses from across the UK is a tremendous honour, particularly as an independent Scottish consultancy.

"What makes this award so special is that it recognises the business as a whole and the team we have built. Our success is down to the people who work here, their expertise, enthusiasm and the pride they take in delivering for our clients.

"We have always placed a great deal of emphasis on creating opportunities for our colleagues to develop, supporting the next generation of construction professionals and maintaining the personal approach that has helped us build long-standing relationships with our clients.

"To see the collective efforts of our team recognised on a national stage is something we are incredibly proud of."

Established in 2004, Thomson Gray has grown from a four-person quantity surveying practice into a multidisciplinary construction consultancy, with offices across Scotland and a growing portfolio of projects throughout the UK.

The firm provides services to public and private sector clients across a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, hospitality, commercial property and infrastructure.

The national recognition comes as Thomson Gray continues to expand its specialist services, invest in its people and strengthen its presence across Scotland and the wider UK.

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About Thomson Gray

Established in 2003, Thomson Gray is one of Scotland's leading independent construction consultancies, providing project management, cost consultancy, building surveying, construction quality management and advisory services across the UK.

Employing more 90 people across offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Melrose, Inverness and Aberdeen, the firm works with public and private sector clients to deliver projects across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, industrial, hospitality, leisure and infrastructure.

Its clients include local authorities, NHS boards, universities, developers, contractors, investors, funding organisations and private businesses seeking commercially focused, independent advice throughout the lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects.

Known for its collaborative, senior-led approach, Thomson Gray combines technical expertise with commercial understanding to help clients navigate increasingly complex development and investment environments. The business continues to invest in new areas of expertise that complement its established consultancy services and respond to changing client needs.

The launch of its Infrastructure Investment Advisory service represents the next stage in Thomson Gray's growth, enabling the firm to support clients from the earliest stages of infrastructure investment and procurement through to project delivery, operational performance and long-term asset management.