Our people
Let’s build together
John Aitchison
Managing Director
John joined Maxi Construction in 2005 and was appointed to the position of MD in 2006. As a Chartered Builder with over 30 years’ experience in the industry he leads the Maxi Team towards his vision of being ‘The Contractor of Choice within our market sector’.
Barry Simpson
Construction Director
Barry joined Maxi Construction in 2007 as Construction Director. With over 35 years’ experience in the industry and responsibility for the successful delivery of all contracts, Barry constantly reviews procedures to drive continuous improvement.
Claire MacKenzie
Marketing Manager
Claire joined Maxi Construction in 2007. With over 25 years’ experience in marketing within the construction industry and responsibility for business development, marketing and bid management, Claire plays a pivotal role in securing tender and contract opportunities for the company.
Tom Gray
Framework Manager
Tom joined Maxi Construction in 2018 as Framework Manager. With over 35 years’ experience of commercial management in the construction industry, inclusive of 20 years at a senior level, Tom has experience of leading design teams, from establishing a project brief through to project completion, allocating roles and responsibilities, driving value for money and employing specialist advisers when necessary.
Brian Watters
Construction Manager
Brian joined Maxi Construction in 2007 as a Site Engineer and was promoted to Site Manager in 2009, Project Manager in 2016, Contracts Manager in 2018, Senior Contracts Manager in 2024 and Construction Manager in 2026. Brian has been responsible for the delivery of numerous community, office and education projects including the Clackmannanshire Primary School and Early Years bundle and the Passivhaus Annexe at Sciennes Primary School.
Brian Ward
Contracts Manager
Brian joined Maxi Construction in 2018 as Contracts Manager. During his time at Maxi Brian has overseen the delivery of projects in operational community, hospital, office and school environments including numerous extension and refurbishment projects for The City of Edinburgh Council.
Stewart Hare
Commercial Manager
Stewart joined Maxi Construction in 2020 as Commercial Manager. With responsibility for the overall commercial management of projects, he provides support to the Contract Surveyors. Stewart has over 20 years’ experience in the industry and has developed numerous skills and areas of expertise having worked on a variety of traditional, bespoke and design & build projects
Jackson Taylor
Senior Estimator
Jackson joined Maxi Construction in 2008 as Estimator and was promoted to Senior Estimator in 2017. With over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, Jackson is responsible for ensuring that our tenders are comprehensive, compliant and provide best value for our Clients.
Andy Calder
Maintenance Manager
Andy joined Maxi Construction in 2015 as a Project Manager and was promoted to the newly created position of Maintenance Manager in 2023. Andy is responsible for the co-ordination of sub-contractors and our directly-employed labour to manage the completion of any remedial works which arise during the maintenance period of our projects. He is also involved with the development and monitoring of Project Quality Plans.
Lisa Aitken
Compliance Manager
Lisa joined Maxi Construction in 2014 as Marketing Assistant and was promoted to Business Support Coordinator in 2019 and Compliance Manager in 2023. Lisa ensures that the business, its employees and its projects comply with all relevant regulations, standards, contractual requirements etc.
Stuart Penketh
Buyer
Stuart joined Maxi Construction in 2023 as Buyer and has over 17 years’ experience in the construction industry. Stuart ensures that our procurement process delivers the best value for our Clients.
