The akp brand is synonymous with quality and integrity – but we believe the real secret of our success is the people that passionately drive our business forward
Our team bring a diverse and comprehensive range of skills and experience across a vast range of projects.
Ian McEwan
Chairman
Martin McColl
Managing Director
Moira Murdoch
Commercial Director
Stephen Sharpe
Operations Director
Edith Paterson
Finance Manager & Company Secretary
Phil Mycek
Estimating Manager
Stephen Braid
Insurance Reinstatement & Small Works Manager
Jim Bain
Senior Project Manager
Hugh Wilson
Senior Project Manager
Mark Smith
Contracts Manager
If you would like to know more about akp, or if you have a project in mind, please get in touch.
"Our skill as a company is how we listen. We always listen to the client and the design team and make sure we hear what they are really saying".
Ian is one of the founding directors of akp Scotland and has over 35 years experience in construction management, planning and estimating. Ian’s strategic skills and entrepreneurial flair has shaped the direction of the business while his attentive attitude with clients is well admired and respected in the industry.
Martin McColl
Managing Director
"The business’s growth plans are not focused on simply doing more of the same but on breaking into new markets and geographies too".
Martin spends time overseeing the resourcing, management and monitoring of all site activities and a personal involvement in aspects of the estimating and quality submissions which leave the business
Moira Murdoch
Commercial Director
"We are totally switched on when it comes to the commercial aspects of a job. We have the experience to make sure the project is completed on time and on budget – and always with a happy client".
Moira leads the commercial management of the company and her role includes the implementation and management of our accredited ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
She has over 30 years experience in construction and has worked across public and private sectors. Her diverse career, financial and commercial knowledge plays a significant part in the company.
Stephen Sharpe
Operations Director
"The key to the successful delivery of a project is continually communicating with each client. I like to lead by example and to continually motivate project teams to maintain a high standard of professionalism and quality of workmanship, including encouraging site managing teams to not only meet but exceed client’s goals as often as possible".
Stephen’s principal responsibilities include overseeing contracting operations in respect to project and company performance in meeting targets such as health and safety, customer satisfaction and financial targets. He oversees the preparation of project management plans, establishment and continual review of project programmes, resource management and delivery of projects on site.
Edith Paterson
Finance Manager & Company Secretary
"The financial aspects of a business are often carried out seamlessly in the background whilst projects are delivered. My team and I have a keen eye for detail which means that akp projects run smoothly and our clients and supply chain are looked after along the way".
Edith handles all finance matters within the business along with managing a team responsible for all contract administrative duties for akp sites.
Phil Mycek
Estimating Manager
"Pricing plays a small part in estimating. Understanding what the client requires and how you approach it takes up the majority".
Phil manages the estimating department, ensuring every tender is thoroughly examined and key staff understand the specification of the works. Phil, along with his team, is responsible for obtaining the best prices for the clients. He has a keen eye for detail and organises his busy schedule efficiently and effectively to ensure tenders are submitted timeously.
Stephen Braid
Insurance Reinstatement & Small Works Manager
"Listening and understanding the Client’s brief together with good communication are key to the successful, safe delivery of top quality Insurance Reinstatement and Small Works projects. Our aim is to deliver on every job we’re involved in".
Stephen oversees the operation of akp’s Insurance Reinstatement and Small Works offering circa £25k – £200k. He draws on over three decades of experience gathered from his time representing global loss adjusters and contractors.
Jim Bain
Senior Project Manager
"Team effort is what makes for a successful project. Yes, a project requires a focused individual at the helm to ensure it stays on programme and meets the budget, but I always think its important to recognise that akp function as a team and the support staff in the office work tirelessly to ensure the sites can operate smoothly".
Jim has been with akp for over 25 years and is the Project Manager who delivered akp’s British Council for Offices (BCO) Award Winning Fit Out of Registers of Scotland new office in St Vincent Plaza. The project won best Fit Out of Workplace in Scotland and went onto win the National award, beating workplace fit out’s across the UK and taking the trophy in this category.
Hugh Wilson
Senior Project Manager
"Having served my time as a Bricklayer in my earlier years, I'm acutely aware that having a strong supply chain and subcontractor base is essential. akp have been in the business of Main Contracting for 30+ years now and I enjoy being part of a company that places an emphasis on quality of workmanship and loyalty to their supply chain and subcontract partners.".
Hugh is a personable, approachable Senior Project Manager and his calm persona provides clients and design teams with the level headed mentality that is required when delivering multi-million pound refurbishment and fit out projects. Having served his time as a tradesman in his early years, that knowledge and experience has stood him in good stead for dealing with challenging projects and allows him to provide innovative solutions to clients in terms of buildability and project delivery.
Mark Smith
Contracts Manager
"Its great to be part of a company that places a high value on building and maintaining relationships".
Mark is one of our most sought after Managers, with clients regularly requesting his involvement in fit out and refurbishment projects. Most recently a project delivered by Mark, the refurbishment of Breckenridge House also known as McLellan Works, was runner up in the British Council for Offices (BCO) Refurbished and Recycled Workplace category.
I want to take the opportunity to thank the akp team. The transformation is fantastic and I’m sure the children, staff and local community will enjoy their new facility for many years.
The Operations and Commercial teams have been excellent throughout and have been very supportive and proactive in their approach. I would like to especially thank Project Manager John for his efforts over the last couple of weeks, which were difficult at times for reasons out with his control, but he pulled a lot of rabbits out of the hat and got us over the line. Yet again, thank you for all your efforts and hopefully I get the opportunity to work with you all again in the near future.
I would like to thank Martin McColl, Mark Smith and the team at akp for delivering the refurbishment at New Aspect House. Blantyre.
Started and completed during a global pandemic, its a project none of us will forget and it was not without it challenges.
I want to take the opportunity to thank the whole akp team.
The transformation is fantastic and I’m sure the children, staff and local community will enjoy their new facility for many years.
I want to take the opportunity to thank the akp team. The transformation is fantastic and I’m sure the children, staff and local community will enjoy their new facility for many years.
The Operations and Commercial teams have been excellent throughout and have been very supportive and proactive in their approach. I would like to especially thank Project Manager John for his efforts over the last couple of weeks, which were difficult at times for reasons out with his control, but he pulled a lot of rabbits out of the hat and got us over the line. Yet again, thank you for all your efforts and hopefully I get the opportunity to work with you all again in the near future.
Probably my favourite project to have worked on! A great professional team, highly knowledgeable and skilled and with a great sense of pride in what they do. I would highly recommend them.
Another successful project completed and thanks for everyone’s hard work. The setting are delighted with the end product.
School / WLC were extremely appreciative of how John and team carried out works, excellent lines of communication with school throughout. Also, the site housekeeping, co-ordination, health and safety were all excellent.
This is the second time we have used akp for a fit out project in Glasgow, and I would have no hesitation recommending them or using them again.
akp worked well on site and delivered the project as expected. I would have no concerns using your services on subsequent projects.
akp carried out the office fit out diligently and completed on time in what was a very tight timescale.
I cannot have asked for a more helpful and professional approach to the fit out. Programme completion date was forced by lease events and was not only met but at below budget.
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