Working on behalf of farmers, country estates and rural landowners. We have a multi-disciplined and dedicated team who would be delighted to hear from and assist you.
MEET THE TEAM
Keir Doe MRICS MRTPI
Surveyor & Town Planner
Keir + Co was set up by Keir Doe; a Rural Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Town Planner, in 2016.
Keir has a wide range of land compensation experience and extensive knowledge in relevant case law, legislation and comparable compensation settlements. He has also been on both sides of the ‘fence’, acting on behalf of the Landowner and the Acquiring Authority/utility company. Keir is widely recognised as a skilful, well prepared, commercially minded and determined negotiator.
Keir is also a respected Planning & Development Consultant. He has been commended for his enterprising, innovative and commercial approach.
Keir also undertakes some general practice work including advising on the sale and purchase of property and renewable generation & battery storage opportunities.
Keir has previously worked for McCrae & McCrae, Baird Lumsden/DM Hall and Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (part of the SSE Group).
In Keir’s spare time, he likes to run, cycle, play golf and ski.
Lawson brings a wealth of Land Compensation & Renewables knowledge and experience to the team.
His day to day work includes negotiating compensation claims for; electric overhead and underground lines, flood prevention schemes, road schemes, water pipelines, borrow pits and construction compounds. Lawson also undertakes renewable generation related work.
Lawson has previously worked for McCrae & McCrae, Hayes MacFarlane and Galbraiths. During this time, he has undertaken compensation work on behalf of both the Landowner and the Utility Company/Acquiring Authority – which has provided an invaluable insight into the Land Compensation process and negotiations.
In Lawson’s spare time, he plays golfs, cycles on his gravel bike and curls.
Lawson Doe AssocRICS
Land Compensation Surveyor
Kirsty Baird BSc (Hons)
Office Manager
Kirsty assists with renewable energy, planning & development and land compensation work. She also ensures a well organised office and projects.
Living on a working farm in Perthshire with her husband and 3 children, Kirsty has a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities which our clients come across.
Kirsty has previously worked for SEPA, as a Freshwater Ecologist. She also ran her own online children’s clothing business whilst her children were young and most recently worked for Perth & Kinross Council as a Pupil Support Assistant working with children with English as an additional language.
In Kirsty’s spare time, she likes to walk her Westie Bodhi with her daughter, spend time with her family (mostly watching the boys playing rugby!), ski and travel.
Connor works for Keir + Co on an Adversary basis and has recently completed his Masters in Sustainable Engineering (Offshore Renewable Energy) at the University of Strathclyde. Adding to his has previous Batchelors degree in Architectural Engineering at Heriot Watt. He assists with Renewable Energy, Town Planning and Development work.
Connor is enterprising, practical and a natural problem solver.
In Connor’s spare time he likes to get out running. He is currently in training for a triathlon.
Connor Collins, BEng (Hons), MSc
Renewable Energy & Design Consultant
Hamish Bottomley BEng (Hons), MSc
Land Manager
Hamish has recently completed his studies at Heriot-Watt University, earning a Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering to compliment his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Hamish has previously completed internships at Natural Power and Cairn Risk Consulting, gaining a wealth of experience in the renewable energy sector.
Hamish is involved with a range of renewable, infrastructure and planning & development projects. He is a critical thinker, analytical and commercially minded.
As an avid rugby player, Hamish enjoys turning out for GHK every Saturday. He also enjoys golfing, skiing, and travelling whenever he has some spare time.
Chris is our go-to person for all environmental, historical, drainage, flooding, contamination, ground conditions and access related development issues.
He is a very experienced project and environmental manager with over two decades of experience and a proven track record of delivering challenging construction and development projects in a variety of market sectors and development arenas, including rail; energy, tourism, waste, brown field, rural, commercial, industrial and residential.
He has the skills set, experience and network, which can solve most development related issues at all stages of the process.
Chris is also an international Green Apple Environmental Award Winner (2018).
As well as working with Keir + Co, Chris also runs his own environmental management consultancy; Cnoclee Environmental Services: http://www.cnoclee.co.uk/
In Chris’s spare time he likes to spend his time with his family (mostly as a taxi driver), watching motor racing of all kinds and football and socialising with friends.
