About Us

Who We Are

JGM was founded in 1907 as a small family business. More than 100 years later, our Scottish roots remain an important part of who we are.

Over the years, we have developed from our early beginnings into a multidisciplinary building services contractor delivering mechanical, electrical and specialist services across Scotland. Today, our team of more than 270 people brings together technical expertise, practical experience and a shared commitment to quality.

While our history remains an important part of our story, our focus is firmly on supporting clients, developing our capabilities and delivering successful projects for the future.

The principles that have guided JGM over the past century continue to shape how we work today and are reflected in our core values:

Integrity

We act honestly and responsibly, building trust through the way we work and the commitments we make.

Diligence

We take pride in doing things properly. We do not cut corners and continually strive to achieve the highest standards.

Professionalism

We bring expertise, reliability and clear communication to every project, giving our clients confidence from start to finish.

Collaboration

We work alongside our clients, colleagues and project partners to achieve shared goals and deliver successful outcomes.

Our people

Scott Hughes
CEO

"Leading a business with more than a century of history comes with a responsibility to respect its past whilst preparing it for the future."

Since joining JGM in 2006, Scott has played a key role in the company’s continued growth and diversification. His focus remains on strengthening client relationships, supporting innovation and ensuring JGM continues to evolve while staying true to the values that have shaped the business for generations.
John Lafferty
Operations Director

"Our success is built on the commitment of our people and the trust of our clients."

Having joined JGM in 2007, John has been instrumental in supporting the company’s operational growth. He works closely with teams across the business to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the high standards clients have come to expect from JGM.

Why JGM?

Choosing a building services contractor is about more than technical capability. It is finding a team you can trust to deliver.

At JGM, our combination of experience, technical expertise and skilled people allows us to provide dependable building services while developing strong, long-term relationships with our clients.

With more than 100 years of heritage and presence across Edinburgh, Perth and wider Scotland, we have the experience and capability to support projects of today – while continuing to build for the future.

Our Mission

To deliver high-quality building services that give our clients confidence, certainty and long-term value. We achieve this by combining technical expertise, experienced people and collaborative working with a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Our Vision

To be recognised as a leading building services contractor in Scotland, trusted for the quality of our work, the expertise of our people and the relationships we build with our clients and partners.