About us

Empowering people, ensuring safety, delivering quality, protecting the environment & driving innovation

energyworx prides itself on building lasting relationships through collaboration, trust and exceptional delivery.

Working alongside our clients, local communities and supply chain partners, we help strengthen and enhance Scotland's energy infrastructure while creating opportunities for local people and businesses.

Drawing on decades of experience in the energy, utilities and civil engineering sectors, we solve complex technical challenges, improve buildability, reduce risk and deliver better outcomes for clients, communities and the environment. Operating in some of Scotland's most remote, beautiful and demanding landscapes, we are committed to working smarter and treading lightly to deliver safe, sustainable and high-quality infrastructure that stands the test of time.

70+ years

combined experience

Our vision

The team at energyworx strives to be recognised as Scotland's most trusted infrastructure delivery partner, renowned for quality workmanship, technical problem solving, sustainable work practices and the ability to deliver complex energy and civil engineering projects in challenging environments. Through collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, practical experience, constant evolution and professional reflection, we add value for our clients by improving buildability and reducing risk and disruption to fragile ecosystems and communities to deliver infrastructure that will support Scotland's future for generations to come.

The Team

energyworx is an exciting new company created by the former senior management team of McGowan Infrastructure. Between us we can call on over seven decades of experience delivering major projects in the infrastructure and civil engineering sector. Our wider team is hand-picked from a pool of diligent, highly competent and experienced supervisors, plant operators and groundworkers.

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Senior Management Team

Derek Mackay

Managing Director

Having grown up working in his father’s contracting business and spending the last 35 years in management and senior management roles in civil engineering, Derek has worked in the industry from the ground up. He has successfully fulfilled most roles in the industry including site labourer, plant operator, site manager, contracts manager, estimator, director and now, co-owner and managing director of energyworx, meaning he is equally comfortable with a spade is in hand as he is negotiating terms on multi-year, multi-million pound projects.

Outside of work Derek enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, reading, listening to music and travelling.

Derek Mackay on LinkedIn

Malcolm Weir

Commercial Director

Malcolm is an accomplished commercial director with over 16 years’ experience in the construction and civil engineering sectors, specialising in infrastructure projects within the energy and utilities market. He has a strong track record in leading commercial functions, driving performance and delivering complex projects with a focus on value, efficiency and risk management.

He brings extensive expertise in cost planning, financial reporting and contract administration, with in-depth knowledge of JCT, NEC (Options A, B, and C) and SBCC forms. Malcolm is highly experienced in variation management and final account negotiation, consistently ensuring robust commercial control across the full project lifecycle.

A proactive and strategic leader, Malcolm is known for his collaborative approach and ability to build strong, lasting relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams. He is committed to supporting successful project delivery from inception through to completion, while driving sustainable growth within the business.

Outside of work Malcolm is a keen skier and biker and can be found exploring local trails in the Cairngorms.

Malcolm Weir on LinkedIn

Ross Forbes

Operations Director

Ross entered the civils industry at the age of 17 and started as a trainee engineer. A year later he was running small jobs and has been managing projects and site teams for nearly 20 years. During this time he has built up and established a loyal site team that can be relied upon to deliver high quality work to the standards and expectations demanded by energyworx and its clients.

Ross is comfortable and experienced in delivering any scale of project from small slabs and utility connections to £20 million plus major infrastructure projects. Throughout his time in the industry Ross has experienced and been involved in all aspects of civil engineering including: design management, HV connections, water treatment works, waste water treatment works, multi utility installation, deep drainage, formwork, falsework, reinforced concrete structures, substations, earthworks, road construction, bridge construction, coastal protection and much more.

Away from work Ross enjoys days out and holidays with his young family, coaching his son’s shinty team and running.

Ross Forbes on LinkedIn

New Company. Long History…

energyworx is an exciting new company created by a management team boasting over 70 years’ experience successfully delivering a plethora of major projects across the infrastructure and civil engineering industry. The team has particular expertise in the renewable energy, distribution & transmission networks and utilities sectors and is owned and run by a leadership team that played a key role in the growth of a renowned ICP accredited energy infrastructure contractor into Scotland’s leading HV underground cable installer.

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The team’s enviable track-record in the energy and utility sectors has seen it working with a range of Tier 1 contractors and partners on the fault-free installation of hundreds of kilometres of cable and pipework for key national development projects.

Notable HV Cabling projects delivered include:

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Pentland Firth Subsea Cable Land Works

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Burn O’Whilk WF Cable Remediation

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Moy WF Cable Remediation

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Camster II WF Connection

With a strong focus on the energy market - where energyworx is a key infrastructure partner on the once-in-a-generation upgrade and build out of the UK’s energy distribution and transmission network - our dynamic, skilled and adaptable teams regularly deliver all aspects of civil engineering works to a range of clients in the private and public sectors, including:

Sub-stations
Hydro-electric Schemes
Commercial Buildings
Water Treatment Works
Water Mains
Sewers & Sewerage
Water Tanks
Bridges
Roads
Housing Infrastructure
Flood Prevention Schemes
Coastal Protection Schemes
Harbour & Port Development
HV & LV Underground Cable Laying
Fibre Infrastructure
Duct Proving
Pressure Testing
Cable Pulling & Winching

Health, safety & sustainability

People. Safety. Quality. Environment. Innovation.

At energyworx we are committed to people, safety, quality, environment and innovation with these guiding principles informing all our decisions, shaping our culture and defining how we work every day. Our shared values, commitment to quality and duty of care to people, places and the planet help us achieve successful and sustainable outcomes for our clients and partners time and time again.

People First

energyworx values its people, customers, partners and communities. We foster a culture of respect, inclusion, collaboration and continuous development recognising that our success is built on the strength of our relationships and our team.

Safety Without Compromise

Safety is at the heart of everything energyworx does. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, healthy and secure environment for our employees, customers, contractors and the communities in which we operate.

Excellence Through Quality

energyworx strives for excellence in every product, service and process. By maintaining high standards, attention to detail and accountability we consistently deliver quality outcomes that earn trust and exceed expectations.

Environmental Responsibility

energyworx is committed to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices. Through responsible resource management, waste reduction and continuous improvement we aim to minimise our environmental impact and contribute positively to future generations.

Innovation for the Future

energyworx embraces creativity, technology and continuous improvement. By challenging conventional thinking and encouraging new ideas, we develop innovative solutions that create value for our customers, strengthen our business and prepare us for the future.