welcome to HD property consultants

your premier partner in development, project, and cost management

HD Property Consultants have extensive expertise in guiding complex projects from concept to completion, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of property development.

Founded in 2018, HD Property Consultants has built a solid reputation for excellence and reliability. Our journey began with a vision to provide unparalleled cost management and project management services, and over the years, we have successfully executed numerous high-profile projects, earning the trust of clients across various sectors.

We specialise in providing top-tier management services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to overseeing every phase of your project, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and uncompromising quality. From initial planning and design coordination to construction management and final handover, we bring a meticulous and client-focused approach to every project.

We pride ourselves on transparent communication, strategic problem-solving, and unwavering commitment to achieving your project goals. Partner with us to experience professional management that transforms your vision into reality.

Your success is our mission. Let’s build excellence together.

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integrity

Prioritise honesty and transparency in all business interactions and transactions, ensuring that clients can trust the information and advice provided.

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Professional Excellence

Commitment to providing the highest standard of service, continually updating knowledge and skills, and adhering to industry best practices.

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Client-Centric Approach

Prioritise the needs and goals of clients, ensuring that their objectives are met and that they receive personalised and tailored solutions.

Our team

Meet the people who get the job done

We are a director-led service, which means that every commission we undertake will have a director allocated who will take responsibility and be actively involved.

All of our founders / director’s have senior position experience within all of the large consultancies throughout the UK and US – we know how clients / projects / people can be treated as merely a number.  We ensure our people, clients and projects are handled with enthusiasm, empathy and passion.

DREW RUSSELL
STEVEN PARKER
ALAN MCNEIL
ANDY OUTRAM
HARRY BROWNE
JACK HENEGHAN
EILIDH MCCULLOCH
CHRISTINE RUSSELL
IAIN WILLIAMS
sarah hannigan
rebecca gerrard
ian mcbride

Testimonials

What our Clients say

Drew Russell

Drew founded HD back in 2018 and has over 18 years’ experience within both the UK and US construction industries working with large multi-national consultancy practices.  Drew has extensive experience across a broad range of industry sectors including residential, commercial, hospitality and pharmaceutical / industrial sectors.  Client value for money and understanding projects risks are pivotal to the role Drew plays for his clients.

3 things you might not know about Drew:

  • Lived and worked in America
  • Was selected for the Scotland Under 21’s amateur football team
  • Enjoys EDM

steven parker

Steven joined HD in 2021, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in Quantity Surveying and Project Management. Having qualified as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Steven began his career specialising in this discipline before naturally transitioning into Project Management, where his proactive and hands-on approach has truly shined. Over the past decade, Steven has seamlessly blended both roles, offering a comprehensive skill set to his clients.

Steven’s experience spans multiple sectors, including renewables, land-led major developments, housing, higher education, and hospitality. His ability to adapt to a diverse client base and deliver results underscores his commitment to excellence in every project he undertakes.

Steven’s combination of technical expertise and dynamic energy makes him a valued member of the HD team.

3 things you might not know about Steven

  • He has practiced as a Chartered Surveyor on a global scale.
  • Steven is a passionate golfer, boasting an impressive near-scratch handicap (though he’s yet to appear at the HD Golf Day!).
  • He recently achieved runner-up status in a rap competition – proving his talents extend beyond construction and development!

aLan mcneil

Alan joined the business in 2022 and brought with him a wealth of experience in Portfolio, Programme and Project Management.

Originally studying property valuation and development and having worked as a contractor, client and consultant Project Manager he has a broad and varied experience which allows him to support a wide and varied client base. Alan strives for delivery excellence and works across a broad range of industry sectors.

3 things you might not know about Alan:

  • Alan is qualified football coach and devotes a lot of time to supporting his own and other children in their development
  • Alan is a qualified mediator and regularly mediates for the Scottish Courts on small claims matters
  • Alan once accidentally died his hair pink and had to endure months of abuse (banter) until it grew out!

Andy Outram

Andy joined HD in a consultancy capacity in January 2024 as a Strategic Adviser and his role covers guidance in project management as well as business management and supporting company growth.

He has over 35 years of industry experience and was previously a Director for a major multinational construction consultancy, with specific Lead Director responsibility for operations in Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as being a prominent member of their UK Project Management Board.

His project delivery experience and expertise covers a wide range of sectors, and includes major projects such as the OVO Hydro Arena Glasgow, and the 2014 Commonwealth Games Village, where he fulfilled the role of Project Director.

He currently holds, or has held, a number of Non Executive Director roles, including Chair of Built Environment Smarter Transformation, Advisory Panel Member for the Belfast Linen Hall 2 project, and Construction Adviser to the Court of Edinburgh Napier University.

3 things you might not know about Andy

  • Andy is a Children’s Hearing Scotland Panel Member and is currently undertaking his Chair training.
  • He is a committee member of Kirkintilloch Community Sports Council, and helped in the provision of their new community hub and football stadium, which is now the home of Kirkintilloch Rob Roy football club.
  • When he was younger, he trained and qualified as a rugby referee.

harry browne

Harry established the business in 2018 with Drew.

Bringing his experience of over 50 years in consultancy, he set up the financial and management systems for HD and has run them since.

During this period, he supported business growth to its present size.  He is still on hand as a consultant providing a senior business advisor role and mentoring to the cost management team.

He brings extensive business experience from his time as Partner, Managing Partner and Operations Director of a large multi-disciplined construction consultancy as well as from his many and varied volunteer roles.

Bringing his knowledge and experience of quantity surveying/cost management, employer’s agent, development appraisal, development fund monitoring and even a little project management  and dispute resolution over a wide variety of construction projects, he also supports all technical aspects of the business.

3 things you might not know about Harry

  • Harry is Chair of Kerith Counselling Service offering counselling in South Lanarkshire and beyond.
  • He is presently transitioning his church from an Unincorporated Voluntary Association to a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee.
  • He is a classic car enthusiast and fully restored his 1967 MGBGT during lockdown.

Jack Heneghan

Jack joined HD in April 2023 and brought with him strong experience in Cost Management and IT Skills alongside experience in Building Surveying/ Project Management.

Earning his degree in Quantity Surveying at Glasgow Caledonian University in May 2021, he has gone on to support/ manage clients and projects in wide ranging sectors such a residential, drinks/distilleries, commercial, industrial, education,  aviation and secure facilities.

3 things you might not know about Jack:

  • Jack is a keen golfer who fancies himself as the ‘best in the office’. Only to be humbled at the HD annual staff golf day.
  • Jack ran his 1st half marathon in May 2023 to raise money for the fantastic Marie Curie.
  • Jack enjoys travelling, the highlight being the 2017 British and Irish Lions Tour in New Zealand where he experienced the famous and unprecedented draw in the final test match at Eden Park.

Eilidh McCulloch

Eilidh Joined HD at the beginning of 2024 as a Graduate Project Manager. Her core skills lie within the discipline of project management following the successful completion of her Honours Degree in Construction Management.

Prior to working with HD Eilidh had worked with a main contractor. She has since joined HD with great enthusiasm and has enrolled in HD’s RICS APC Programme. She has proven to be a quick learner and is rapidly becoming a valuable member of the Project Management team. Eilidh has supported the wider team with project management, contract administration, project controls and risk management.

3 Things you might not know about Eilidh: 

  • Eilidh has a strong passion for sport including golf / athletics. She spends a lot of her spare time at the golf range, on the course or down at the athletics track.
  • Eilidh loves her cars and can be described as a bit of a petrol head even though she currently drives a 1.2 Vauxhall Adam :0
  • Eilidh adores dogs and loves when the guys bring them into the office.

Christine Russell

Christine joined HD in 2022 to assist in the day-to-day business administration and bookkeeping duties – having held many managerial positions throughout her career within the office and retail sectors.  Christine came out of early retirement to support HD in their business growth and ensures governance throughout all of HD’s operations.

3 things you might not know about Christine:

  • Was a professional dancer and had a dance school with over 100 dancers
  • Is a 1970’s music fanatic
  • Has been married for 44 years 

Iain Williams

Iain joined the business in 2024. Having worked in both private practice and residential property development, Iain brings Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration and Project Management experience to the company. His day-to-day involvement in construction management from working on multiple residential projects is a valuable asset to the company in delivery of these projects.

Iain is dedicated to providing the best possible service to clients and strives to deliver projects in a timely manner and within agreed budgets.

3 things you might not know about Iain

  • He once willingly jumped out a plane for charity
  • Has over 25 years experience in painting and decorating
  • Once pushed a pizza oven up a street at 1am

Sarah hannigan

Sarah joined HD in 2024 specialising in quantity surveying following graduation from Edinburgh Napier in 2020.

Sarah has gained experience in many sectors including residential, education, leisure, aviation and working within listed buildings. Sarah is enrolled within HD’s RICS APC Programme and is progressing towards her final assessment in the near future.

3 things you might not know about Sarah

  • Sarah loves weightlifting / bodybuilding, hitting the gym nearly every day!
  • Sarah has a dachshund who is allergic to grass
  • Sarah can often be found on the weekends trying out new restaurants… she’s quite the foodie

Rebecca Gerrard

Rebecca joined HD at the beginning of 2025 as a Senior Project Manager. With a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and a Masters in Spatial Planning & Urban Design, she has a broad range of experience of managing and delivering projects across multiple sectros including education, aviation, master planning and residential sectors.

3 things you might not know about Rebecca

  • Currently training for her first 70.3 Ironman triathlon in September. 
  • Has an allotment plot in the Southside of Glasgow.
  • Converted an old Rice Beaufort Horsebox into a taco truck during lockdown. 

Ian McBride

Ian joined HD at the beginning of 2025 as a Senior Project Manager. Ian is a MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor with over 10 years Project Management experience and has acted as Employers Agent / Contract Administrator delivering projects across multiple sectors including Leisure, Commercial, Industrial and Retail with project values up to £25m.

3 things you might not know about Steven

  • Is a competitive powerlifter and has competed at National and International level
  • Got a hole in one playing golf when only 12 years old
  • Enjoys an eating competition.