ABOUT US
Lochlie Construction was founded in 2014 by Douglas and David Aitken, combining their respective industry experience in Commercial Management and Project Management to create a service-led construction company. The Lochlie management team has over 100 years of combined experience within the construction industry, gained both here in the UK and internationally.
Our team are committed to quality workmanship, safe working practices and to continuously improving our business and the service provided to our clients.
Douglas Aitken MBA, MRICS, BA(Hons)
Director
Douglas is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 10 years’ experience in the construction industry, having worked both in the UK and internationally for some of the UK, Middle East and Asia’s largest construction companies.
David Aitken MCIOB, MCMI, APC
Director
David is a Chartered Builder with over 30 years’ experience within the construction industry, having worked for a variety of UK based companies, from small independents up to large scale operations, giving him a wide breadth of knowledge.
Claire McBlain
Business Development Manager
Claire joined the team at Lochlie in 2018, having previously worked with a national housebuilder for 12 years. She is responsible for engaging with current and new clients, and driving the business forward.
Hamasah Fulad
Finance Manager
Hamasah joined us in Summer 2019 as Finance Manager. She brings extensive knowledge to business and is responsible for the financial health of the business - and, of course, making sure the bills are paid!
Robin Bain
Plumbing & Heating Manager
Robin joined us in 2017 and heads up our Plumbing & Heating division, with over 35 years' experience in the trade. His knowledge and skills have played a key role in the success of the business.
Dave Aitken
Electrical Manager
Electrical Manager Dave has over 10 years experience working in the construction industry as an Electrical Engineer and Site Supervisor. He oversees our team of electricians across all projects and is a firm favourite with our clients.
William Monks
Site Manager
William is a Site Manager with over 35 years' experience in the industry. His expertise is invaluable to the Group, and he consistently strives to deliver projects to exceed our customers' expectations.
Derek Gibb
Site Manager
Derek joined the Group in 2016, bringing considerable industry experience having served as a bricklayer for a number of years. He has recently attained his SVQ Level 4 in Site Management & recently delivered one of our most successful projects of 2019.
Katie McGavin
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Katie joined the Group in February 2018 and is studying towards a degree in Quantity Surveying, while gaining valuable on the job experience. She is an integral part of the commercial team, supporting her colleagues in any way she can.
Emma Mackay
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Emma is our newest Assistant Quantity Surveyor, starting with the company in June 2019. She is in her first year of studying at university and has quickly become a key team member, supporting our commercial department.
Paul Donachie
Site Supervisor
Paul joined the Group in 2017 as a Joiner and has proved to be a great asset, completing his SVQ Level 3 in Site Supervision and stepping up to his current role in 2018.
David Wilson
Site Supervisor
David joined the team early in 2019, and has already delivered a number of projects in his capacity as Site Supervisor, whilst also providing working support as a Joiner where required to the teams on site.
June Wilson
Administrator
June is our Office Administrator, and one of our longest-serving team members, responsible for a wide variety of duties and keeping things running smoothly.
Kirsty Gartshore
Finance Assistant
Kirsty is our Finance Assistant and works alongside Hamasah to process invoices and payments, and offer general administrative support to the wider team.