Property & Construction Consultants

Thomson Bethune is a multidisciplinary practice that specialises in the built environment. We offer a number of services including cost consultancy; building surveying; health, safety, and environmental services; project management, and property advice.

Welcome to Thomson Bethune

Since 1972, Thomson Bethune has developed into one of Scotland’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancies within the Construction and Built Environment. We are dedicated to providing tailored services that meet the needs and requirements of our clients and their projects.

What sets our team apart is their combination of knowledge, experience, and expertise, enabling us to offer a unique blend of traditional practices and skills whilst using modern and innovative solutions. With each commission being director-led, they remain the point of contact throughout, ensuring projects are delivered successfully and on budget.

01

Cost
Consultancy

We provide comprehensive and expert cost advice in relation to the financial management of construction projects and existing assets, within the built environment providing a focused and proactive service with tailored solutions to our clients managing the successful delivery of each project throughout its lifecycle.

01

Cost
Consultancy

02

Building
Surveying

Our Building Surveyors provide a blend of traditional expertise and core values with a dynamic approach, combining both technical skills and regulatory knowledge for the built environment.

02

Building
Surveying

03

Health
& Safety

Health and safety is vital to every project. Our services ensure compliance with all regulations creating safe working environments for all parties, utilising tailored health and safety reviews, risk assessments and Statutory Compliance audits.

03

Health
& Safety

04

Project
Management

We deliver innovative and tailored project management solutions that drive results. Our experienced team ensures that every project is expertly managed focusing on our clients through communication and collaboration.

04

Project
Management

05

Property
Advisory
Services

Our services include independent advice on tax efficiency for all property requirements, Risk Management solutions, Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution. Other specialist services consist of advice regarding net zero, energy efficiency and whole life cycle carbon assessments.

05

Property
Advisory
Services

Sectors

We bring our expertise to a wide range of sectors, from commercial and residential developments to education, healthcare, and heritage projects, our team applies in-depth knowledge and experience to every challenge. Whether managing new builds, renovations, and expansions, or ongoing maintenance, we are committed to ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable outcomes that add value across all environments we work in.

Sectors we have experience of working in include:

Distilling,
Brewing & Winery

Education &
Research

Local Authority &
Public Services

Tourism, Hotels
& Hospitality

Industrial, Manufacturing
& Technology

Historic
Environment

Infrastructure &
Transport

Religious
Facilities

Emergency &
Judiciary

Buccleuch Place Student Accommodation

The University of Edinburgh
Cost Consultancy

Gullane Golf Club Starter Box

Gullane Golf Club
Cost Consultancy

BMW Newbridge

Eastern Western Motor Group Ltd
Cost Consultancy, CDM

Alpine Coaster, Hillend

Midlothian Council
Project Management, NEC4 Supervisor, Cost Consultancy

Dalmunach Distillery

Chivas Brothers Pernod Ricard
Cost Consultancy

Panmure House

Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Cost Consultancy, Principal Designer

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