Building Contractor & Project Management Services
MKS Construction is a trusted contractor and project management provider based in Kirkintilloch, serving Glasgow, Edinburgh and Scotland's Central Belt. With a qualified Quantity Surveyor leading the business, we bring commercial discipline and hands-on construction expertise to every project — residential or commercial.
Main Contractor Services
As your main contractor, we take full responsibility for delivering your project from start to finish. You get one point of contact, one programme, and one team managing all trades and subcontractors on site.
What that means in practice:
We price the works, agree a programme, and manage the build
We coordinate all trades — groundworks, structural, joinery, plumbing, electrics, plastering, decoration
We handle health and safety, RAMS, and compliance documentation
We manage the budget and flag any changes before they become surprises
We deal with Building Control inspections and sign-off
Project Management & QS Services
Our director Mark Kennedy is a qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience managing projects for UK housebuilders, NHS, local authorities, and global brands. We offer standalone QS and project management services for clients who want professional oversight without a full main contractor appointment.
Services include:
Cost planning — budget setting and feasibility at early stages
Procurement — tendering to subcontractors, bid analysis, and appointment
Contract administration — managing the build contract, valuations, and variations
Cost reporting — monthly cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and final account settlement
Programme management — critical path planning, progress tracking, and delay analysis
Who We Work With
Homeowners running self-build or major renovation projects who need a professional to manage the build
Developers who need a reliable main contractor for residential or mixed-use schemes
Commercial clients who need a Constructionline Gold certified contractor for insurance, public sector, or corporate work
Architects and designers who need a builder they can trust to deliver their designs on budget and on programme
Why Choose MKS?
QS-led from the top — not just builders who do a bit of pricing. Proper quantity surveying is built into how we operate
Constructionline Gold & SSIP — certified to the standards required by major clients, insurers, and public bodies
Hands-on directors — Marc and Mark are on the tools and on the phone. You're not passed to a junior site agent
Central Belt coverage — based in Kirkintilloch with projects across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and everything in between
Sectors
Residential (self-build, extensions, renovations)
Commercial (offices, retail, hospitality)
Industrial (warehouses, workshops)
Public sector (local authority, NHS, education)
Insurance reinstatement works
Want to see what a typical project costs before getting in touch? Our guide to house extension costs in Glasgow gives realistic 2026 figures. For specific services, see our pages on kitchens and bathrooms.
Areas We Cover
Glasgow, Kirkintilloch, Bishopbriggs, Bearsden, Milngavie, Edinburgh, East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, and the wider Central Belt.