Dar will retain the famous Currie & Brown brand and the senior management team.

Dar Group chairman and chief executive, Mr Talal Shair said: “This transaction brings a large group of talented people with specific expertise in areas such as cost management, project management, building surveying, PFI/PPP services, asset management and other associated advisory services into Dar Group.

“There are significant synergies and we envisage that as part of our group Currie & Brown will grow its operations in both existing and new markets.

“We value the team very highly. We shall appoint representatives of Dar to the board of Currie & Brown, but it will be business as usual for the staff and for existing clients.”

Dar Group employs nearly 13,000 people. Currie & Brown has existing operations in the UK, the USA, Mexico, India, France, Jersey, the Middle East and the Far East and has approximately 600 staff.

Euan McEwan, Currie & Brown’s Group CEO said: “This transaction provides a secure future for Currie & Brown and promises exciting new growth opportunities.”