Hundreds of jobs have been lost following the collapse of Bonnyrigg-based civil engineering firm, Crummock (Scotland) Ltd

It is understood up to 287 roles have been made redundant after the company entered into receivership, citing cash flow issues.

The business carried out a range of civil engineering and surfacing construction expertise including: groundworks, infrastructure works, roadworks and road surfacing.

Matt Henderson, joint receiver at Johnston Carmichael, said: "Crummock is a long-established construction business which, like many in the industry, has suffered from reduced margins in recent times.

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"In recent months it has also encountered cash flow difficulties due to high retention levels, the tight margins within the sector and business specific issues.

"Unfortunately, the business was unable to raise the capital to enable it to overcome the current financial challenges it faces and we are now dealing with creditors' claims."

CECA Scotland Chief Executive, Grahame Barn, said: "This is a sad day for the civil engineering sector in Scotland and comes at a time when there is little sign of optimism for future workload growth in the sector and SME’s in particular are facing significant challenges.

"Our thoughts are with all the Directors, employees and creditors of that company at this very difficult time.

"CECA Scotland will be actively involved in supporting everyone impacted through this very challenging period.

"Regrettably, this announcement means that Derek Hogg will be stepping down as CECA Scotland Chairman and we have already taken steps to ensure a smooth transition to allow the activities of CECA Scotland to continue as normal."

(LM)