#TeamStory

John MacArthur

Executive Director (Business Operations)

John MacArthur is Executive Director (Business Operations) at Story Contracting Limited, which includes accountability for HSE and Technical Services. A Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, he has extensive experience leading civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Scotland, including rail, bridge, station, marine, and regeneration schemes.

Since joining Story in 2015, John has played a key role in developing and growing the Scottish civil engineering business, building strong teams and expanding the company’s delivery capability. Before joining Story, he spent over a decade with Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering, where he delivered major infrastructure works including bridge strengthening, station renewals, highways, nuclear and the Forth Bridge refurbishment. His leadership focuses on safety, technical excellence, collaboration, and developing people.

Craig Lafferty

Managing Director – Transportation Division, Story Scotland

Craig joined Story Contracting in 2016 from Balfour Beatty, where he had worked for 18 years after graduating from the University of West Scotland.

Cultivating a collaborative relationship with clients, he ensures that the business plan is delivered safely and efficiently and that compliance standards are adhered to throughout construction operations.

“My favourite thing about the role is working with my colleagues – they are all amazing at their jobs and very focused and hard-working. I genuinely don’t ever have a day when I don’t look forward to coming to work.”

Alan Boyle

Managing Director - Story Energy (Scotland)

Alan Boyle joined Story Contracting in February 2021, having fulfilled director and senior director roles for over 10 years previously.

Alan is a Chartered Civil Engineer and construction professional with over 25 years of diverse and practical industry experience. With an operational background, he has fulfilled a variety of roles and responsibilities with recognised Civil Engineering Contractors.

Alan Rundell

Operations Director, Renewals / Enhancements - Story Scotland

Gary Brown

Operations Director, Track UK / Rail Civils & Civils - Story Scotland