Meet the Team
We are more than just a company – we are a team dedicated to building a better future.
Our Leadership Team
Andy Knight
Managing Director
Managing Director
Andy’s family set up the business in 1979 and he has been with TSL from the very beginning. Since taking over the reins in 2001, he has steered the development and evolution of the company and continues to play a hands-on role within the business.
Robert Forbes
Operations Director
Operations Director
Robert started with the company in 2000, initially working with the transport department and then progressing through various departments within the business, building an extensive knowledge of the construction industry. He moved to the role of Operations Director in 2025.
David Stewart
Commercial Director
Commercial Director
David has been with the company for almost 20 years. He is the strategic lead on all commercial issues and oversees the estimating, surveying and procurement teams.
Naomi Knight
Head of Business Development
Head of Business Development
Naomi has been with TSL for over 20 years and has worked across various business units during this time. Her current role involves strategic marketing, client care and engagement and business development.
Angela Coburn
Head of HR and ESG
Head of HR and ESG
Angela has been with TSL for the past seven years and has a background in employment law and community advocacy work. As Head of HR and ESG, her role involves strategic and operational oversight of our HR and related functions, as well as leading our social impact, sustainable development and carbon reduction strategies.
Chris Jay
Head of Finance
Head of Finance
Chris started with TSL in 2020 and has 20 years of multi sector finance experience. As Head of Finance, he has responsibility for internal and external financial reporting and control and liaison with funders and financial stakeholders.
Ian McIntyre
Head of Civils
Head of Civils
Ian joined the TSL team in 2023, bringing with him three decades of engineering experience, both as a contractor and latterly as a developer, from a wide variety of sectors including heavy civils and infrastructure, large scale commercial and public sector buildings, utilities and volume housebuilding.
Brendan McWilliams
Head of Building
Head of Building
Brendan has over 35 years’ experience of working across all sectors in the construction industry. He started with TSL in 2022 as Contracts Manager and is now our Head of Building.
Senior Leadership’s Code of Conduct and Ethics
We recognise the impact leadership behaviours have on the company culture and we aim to lead by example. The Code represents an individual commitment by each of our senior leaders which complements our general company code of conduct, and our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy for responsible and sustainable business practices.
We undertake to adhere to the following principles of conduct:
Leading by example
- Demonstrate exemplary standards of behaviour in personal conduct and decision-making.
- Embody and promote company values.
- Challenge poor behaviour.
Integrity
- Act with honesty, adhering to strong ethical values and doing the right thing.
- Uphold ethical standards.
- Abide by relevant laws and regulations.
Transparency
- Open and accurate communication about decision making and actions
Accountability
- Taking personal responsibility for actions and their consequences.
Fairness
- Treating people equitably, without discrimination or bias.
- Making justifiable decisions based on impartiality, consistency and merit.
Responsible Business
- Demonstrate exemplary standards of behaviour in personal conduct and decision-making.
- Embody and promote company values.
- Challenge poor behaviour.
- Act with honesty, adhering to strong ethical values and doing the right thing.
- Uphold ethical standards.
- Abide by relevant laws and regulations.
- Open and accurate communication about decision making and actions
- Taking personal responsibility for actions and their consequences.
- Making justifiable decisions based on impartiality, consistency and merit.
- Integrating ethical and sustainable practices into business decisions, taking into account societal and environmental impacts.
- Aiming for long-term sustainable business success.
Our People
At TSL Contractors Ltd, we know that our people are our greatest asset. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and by promoting teamwork, accountability and a shared commitment to excellence we strive always to exceed our clients’ expectations.
We understand that our success depends on the dedication, expertise and wellbeing of our team members and that’s why we invest in continuous development, offering training, coaching and mentoring opportunities for growth and support on an ongoing basis.
Through a combination of technical skill, professionalism and a passion for quality, our team delivers outstanding results on every project. With over 45 years in the industry, our workforce includes specialists in construction, civil engineering, aviation and renewable energy.
From site managers and engineers, to helicopter pilots and skilled tradespeople backed up by our efficient and highly knowledgeable support teams, we are equipped to handle, with skill, even the most complex projects. Whilst our roots are in Argyll, Lochaber and the islands, our highly capable and responsive team enables us to deliver exceptional projects across the UK and Ireland.
