Meet the Team
Our teams are surface maintenance and AGL experts, with an accumulated 95+ years in the industry.
Our highly experienced team based in Woolston, Warrington, bring a wealth of knowledge in delivering airside and landside projects as well as contracts on ports, highways and other concrete and asphalt infrastructure.
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Professional, Experienced and Knowledgeable
LAML delivers high-quality results for our Clients and often operates within short possession periods. Our approach to projects ensures a FOD-free and compliant operating environment is maintained throughout our work.
Learn more about our key personnel.
Meet the Team
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Steve Turner
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Steve Turner joined Lagan group in 1996., and has extensive experience of not only our industry, but also our company, customers, partners, and collaborative companies.
As Director of Lagan Aviation and Infrastructure, Steve’s seen it all, his preceding roles with Lagan include Director of Lagan Construction International Ltd, Senior Contracts Manager for Lagan Construction, and Engineer/Site Agent.
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Kieran McIlhatton
LAML DIRECTOR
Kieran is the Director of Lagan Airport Maintenance Ltd, with over 34 years of experience in the Aviation & Construction Industry. He’s a trusted capable field expert, who’s worked on Lagan airfield projects of all sizes and complexities, globally.
Keiran is well-respected within the industry for his enthusiasm and has a reputation for being approachable, collaborative and building quality works.
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Dave Watterson
DIRECTOR - AGL
Dave is the LAML AGL Director, responsible for the growth and development of the LAML AGL business including AGL design verification, maintenance and installation.
With over 25 years’ experience in managing challenging Airfield AGL projects worldwide, Dave’s reputation proceeds him as being an excellent communicator, with extensive working knowledge of electrical and airfield lighting systems.
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Tricia Green
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT & COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Tricia is an experienced Senior Manager from the Aviation & Highway Construction Industries. Tricia is responsible for identifying business improvement opportunities to support the company’s future-proofing growth strategy.
She also manages & maintains the company's legislative compliance requirements & internal procedures and processes.
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John Lagan
PROJECT DIRECTOR
John is our Project Director, responsible for onsite project delivery of LAML contracts, and in conjunction with the General Manager, he is jointly responsible for the running of the LAML day-to-day business. John has extensive experience working in multi-disciplines throughout the construction industry. Having originally been part of the Lagan team for over 11 years, John’s wide-ranging experience will complement the LAML team and bring additional benefits to our clients.
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Willie O'Brien
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Willie joined the LAML team in 2024 as our Operations Manager. He's highly qualified and has gained many years of experience supervising and managing specialist pavement product installations across the globe.
He's previously worked on projects with clients including Gatwick, Manchester and Dublin Airports. Willie’s expertise gained in the airfield industry makes him a strong asset within the LAML team who clearly understands our customers & partners needs and parameters.
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Stephen Kane
PROJECT MANAGER - AGL
Stephen is the LAML AGL Project Manager. In his role he is responsible for assisting with the growth and development of the LAML AGL business including AGL Installations, electrical design verification & maintenance. With over 15 years of experience in managing challenging projects both Airfield AGL projects & M&E, Stephen’s reputation proceeds him as being an excellent communicator, and a customer-focused individual with extensive working knowledge of electrical and airfield lighting systems.
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Caolan Doyle
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Caolan is LAML’s Senior QS, and has worked within the Lagan Group for a number of years, and is responsible for pricing our tenders and enquiries. He also manages our sub-contractors and supply chain, administers contracts, manages operational project budgets, and ensures LAML commercial reporting is accurate and timely. With over 8 years post graduate experience within the construction industry undertaking quantity surveying and commercial management activities, Caolan has a reputation for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the supply chain.
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Michelle Curran
OFFICE MANAGER
Michelle is our Office Manager, responsible for the smooth running of our Warrington office, warehouse and office facilities.
Michelle is also responsible for the proactive management and application of airside and security passes for all operational personnel. Michelle acts as an authorised signatory on a number of airports for LAML.
Michelle has accumulated many years of experience working within the Airfield Maintenance & Construction sectors.
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Neil Britton
SENIOR SUPERVISOR
Neil is a key member of the LAML team, responsible for our on-site operations and for managing our operational personnel. Neil has over 25 years of experience in the Airfield Maintenance Sector.
Neil’s technical knowledge and expertise is critical in the successful delivery of all LAML civils projects.
His care and attention to each and every job ensures safe delivery and quality workmanship.
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James Crawford
GROUP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
James is Group Business Development Manager across the Lagan Aviation Group of companies and supports the LAML Management Team with Business Development opportunities.
A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, he is a strong advocate of civil engineering innovation with 20+ years’ of experience in the construction industry.
James is also an industry Board member at Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University civil engineering faculties.
LAML - Lagan Airport Maintenance Ltd
Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
To be the industry-leading provider of AGL, Aviation, Port and Highway Maintenance in the UK and Ireland.
Mission
To provide specialist contracting and maintenance solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued.
Values
The core principles that guide and direct our culture and employees are listed below.
LAML Values
Safety
Health and safety is our number one commitment. We ensure that our people are competent and empowered to promote safety in our workplaces and challenge any unsafe acts.
Trust
By keeping our promises and conducting our business with the utmost integrity we develop lasting and trusting relationships with customers and partners
Respect
We foster a working environment of mutual respect where our people feel valued and supported. We respect and appreciate people's differences and understand the value diversity can bring.
Caring
We carry out our business in a sustainable way as we care about our team, our customers, our partners and supply chain, our environment, and the communities within which we operate.
Open & Honest
Continual improvement and learning from our successes and failures ensures we are open to challenges and innovations. We also ensure that we effectively communicate with stakeholders in a fair, open, and transparent manner.
Fun
As a family business, we value the commitment of our people and celebrate our achievements. We encourage our teams to build strong relationships with customers and partners.
