Meet The Scottish Engineering Team
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Kevin Duffy
Solicitor & Legal Adviser

Kevin has been with us since November 2019, and his role comprises advising member companies on employment law issues such as disciplinary, grievance or flexible working. He is an accredited specialist in employment and discrimination law by the Law Society of Scotland, and his background was in engineering before he retrained as a solicitor. Kevin enjoys the variety in his role: one day he can be advising the HR director of a multi-national PLC, and assisting the owner/manager of an SME the next. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys cycling and playing guitar....
Kevin Duffy
Kevin has been with us since November 2019, and his role comprises advising member companies on employment law issues such as disciplinary, grievance or flexible working. He is an accredited specialist in employment and discrimination law by the Law Society of Scotland, and his background was in engineering before he retrained as a solicitor. Kevin enjoys the variety in his role: one day he can be advising the HR director of a multi-national PLC, and assisting the owner/manager of an SME the next. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys cycling and playing guitar.
- Kevin has two cats called Mittens & Luna
- Kevin’s favourite food is pizza
- Kevin once appeared in the background of a BBC Scotland segment at school whilst his headteacher was interviewed
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Marianne Mailey
Project Officer

Marianne joined the team in February 2023 and works on our Rail Cluster and Forth & Tay Offshore Cluster projects. Her duties include producing monthly newsletters and reports for the projects, administering the websites and social media, and meeting with members to support them in their journey into the respective sector. She also supports with event organisation and represents the cluster at industry events, meeting prospective members and sharing information about the cluster projects. Marianne enjoys going out for walks in the woods, reading and spending time with family. ...
Marianne Mailey
Marianne joined the team in February 2023 and works on our Rail Cluster and Forth & Tay Offshore Cluster projects. Her duties include producing monthly newsletters and reports for the projects, administering the websites and social media, and meeting with members to support them in their journey into the respective sector. She also supports with event organisation and represents the cluster at industry events, meeting prospective members and sharing information about the cluster projects. Marianne enjoys going out for walks in the woods, reading and spending time with family.
- Marianne has 3 cats - two gentle old sisters called Ivy and Essie and Gypsy the kitten who came along just to annoy them
- Marianne appeared on Cilla Black’s Surprise Surprise with her family when she was 2 years old
- Marianne met the band You Me At Six at a record shop meet and greet and acoustic performance as a teenager
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Marie McCormack
Operations & Events Manager

Marie has been with us since January 2014, and her role involves training the Business Support Staff to ensure they develop the skills needed for their positions. She also provides vital support to the Legal Team, managing diaries, meetings, and typing. Marie organises our Member Networking Events, typically around three per month, as well as arranging the Scottish Engineering Annual Awards Dinner each year. In addition, she helps promote our FLM and SELF Training Courses and coordinates room bookings for members who wish to hold meetings at our office. Outside work, Marie enjoys going to the theatre, spending time with family and keeping fit at the gym....
Marie McCormack
Marie has been with us since January 2014, and her role involves training the Business Support Staff to ensure they develop the skills needed for their positions. She also provides vital support to the Legal Team, managing diaries, meetings, and typing. Marie organises our Member Networking Events, typically around three per month, as well as arranging the Scottish Engineering Annual Awards Dinner each year. In addition, she helps promote our FLM and SELF Training Courses and coordinates room bookings for members who wish to hold meetings at our office. Outside work, Marie enjoys going to the theatre, spending time with family and keeping fit at the gym.
- Marie’s favourite holiday destination is Costa del Sol
- Marie met The Fonz when she was 18 visiting Hollywood
- Marie’s favourite foods are chicken and pasta
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Aine McKellar
Business Support Administrator

Aine started with us as a Business & Administration Apprentice in October 2022 and has since completed her qualification and remained with us on a part time basis while she pursues a university degree in International Business. Aine is often a first point of contact for members, answering phone calls and welcoming guests into our offices. She also arranges room bookings for members and sets up the space, provides administrative support to other members of the team, and arranges audit visits for our Health, Safety & Systems Manager, David. ...
Aine McKellar
Aine started with us as a Business & Administration Apprentice in October 2022 and has since completed her qualification and remained with us on a part time basis while she pursues a university degree in International Business. Aine is often a first point of contact for members, answering phone calls and welcoming guests into our offices. She also arranges room bookings for members and sets up the space, provides administrative support to other members of the team, and arranges audit visits for our Health, Safety & Systems Manager, David.
- Aine’s Favourite holiday destination is Greece
- Aine completed her apprenticeship 3 months early
- Aine has a labrador called Maple
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Carolyn McMahon
Business Support Administrator

Carolyn joined Scottish Engineering in December 2023 as a Business Support Administrator. She supports the Membership Development and Engagement Team by setting up new members and adding their details to the website. She also assists in delivering the Mentoring Programme by connecting talented professionals from our member companies with trusted and experienced advisors and mentors, handling enquiries, and keeping the mentor’s details up to date on the website. Carolyn balances her role with studying for a degree in Environmental Civil Engineering. Outside of work, Carolyn enjoys going to gigs, traveling, trying new restaurants and cooking. ...
Carolyn McMahon
Carolyn joined Scottish Engineering in December 2023 as a Business Support Administrator. She supports the Membership Development and Engagement Team by setting up new members and adding their details to the website. She also assists in delivering the Mentoring Programme by connecting talented professionals from our member companies with trusted and experienced advisors and mentors, handling enquiries, and keeping the mentor’s details up to date on the website. Carolyn balances her role with studying for a degree in Environmental Civil Engineering. Outside of work, Carolyn enjoys going to gigs, traveling, trying new restaurants and cooking.
- Carolyn loves visiting new places for her holidays enjoying the different experiences and always seeing the positives
- Carolyn has been on a plane with Gerard Butler… Twice!
- Carolyn loves to travel and has spent time in Oceania, visiting Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Samoa, and Asia – Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.