A family run business established for over 50 years, we provide a professional, prompt and reliable service at competitive prices.
AB Gairns Contractors is a company built on reputation with many satisfied and returning customers throughout Perthshire and central Scotland.
With experience, expertise and qualifications built up over five decades in groundworks, plant hire and contracting services AB Gairns provides an unrivalled and friendly service – ask a customer!
We welcome domestic and commercial enquiries.
AB Gairns Staff
Putting a face to the name – here are our office based staff.
Bruce Gairns
Bruce founded A B Gairns Contractors in 1969. He started the business himself and built up a great reputation delivering a high standard of work. Over the years the business has grown considerably, now employing over 20 employees. Bruce has overall responsibility for the Agricultural and Groundworks departments.
Andrew Gairns BEng
Andrew joined the firm in 2002. As a qualified civil engineer Andrew became responsible for taking forward the company’s groundworks business. Andrew heads up all projects for A B Gairns Contractors Ltd and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of timescales and budgets. Andrew is the key contact to all prospective clients. Andrew is also responsible for ensuring all health and safety, quality and environmental matters are being developed in accordance with our management systems.
Stuart Gairns
Stuart has been with the company since he was 16 years old. He studied Agriculture at Oatridge College. He is responsible for overseeing and carrying out the agricultural aspect of the business. He is also responsible for plant upkeep and maintenance to ensure machinery is kept to a high standard.
David Guthrie IEng, MICE, MCIHT
Dave joined A B Gairns Contractors Ltd in 2016 as a civil engineer. He has over 40 years of experience in the construction industry in the public and private sectors. Dave is responsible for the day to day strategic site management of the projects under his control.
Euan Carter BSc, MSc
Euan joined the company in 2019 as a Quantity Surveyor. He graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with an MSc in Quantity Surveying after completing a BSc Hons degree in Building Surveying. Euan previously worked at Hadden Construction as a project co-ordinator and has a range of experience across numerous projects. Euan has had a long-standing association with AB Gairns having worked as a labourer during holiday periods between studying at University.
Leah Murray
Leah joined the office team in 2019 as an Administrator. She studied Administration and Information Technology at Perth College UHI and graduated with a HNC. Leah also studied Accounting at Perth College UHI and has graduated with a HND. She is going to be studying her degree at Stirling University whilst continuing to be responsible for all supplier and customer accounts.
Olena Mazurkevych
Olena became a member of the office team in 2025 as an Accounts Administrator. She studied Accounting at Perth College UHI and graduated with a HNC, she also has a Master’s degree in Accounting and Auditing from Ukraine. Olena is responsible for managing our supplier accounts and our weekly payroll.
