The Team

Jill Molloy

Jill has over 25 years professional experience working as an architect in both the private and public sectors working on commercial, education, healthcare, and conservation projects.

Graduating from Heriot Watt University, she worked for several Scottish architectural practices before setting up in practice herself in 2006 completing many small domestic projects.

For  the last 8 years she has been involved in delivering several projects with Michael Laurie Architects for SCTS and COPFS. These have included projects of various sizes including new builds, refurbishments, conversions and fit outs to Court buildings & Office buildings including Glasgow HC, Edinburgh SC, Kirkcaldy SC and Aberdeen SC.

Elspeth McNeill

Elspeth has 35 yrs experience in the construction industry. She commenced her career as an Architectural Apprentice, working with practices in Glasgow. While practicing architecture she studied at the Mackintosh School of Architecture. In 1987, Elspeth became a Chartered Architect. In 2009 she changed role to CDM Coordinator and then became a Member of the Association for Project Safety (APS). Elspeth also supports the GIA and is a member of the GIA Committee. Elspeth has augmented her extensive in-depth architectural design, technical and project management knowledge and practical experience with health & safety legislation knowledge and experience. She has extensive experience on a wide variety of projects that have involved construction design and management, from inception to completion, in both the public and private sectors, all types of contract and contract values from £300,000 to £60 million, on vacant and live occupied sites at numerous locations across the UK. For the last 5 yrs she has been involved in delivering several projects with MLA Architects for SCTS and COPFS. These have included projects of various sizes including new builds, refurbishments, conversions, and fit outs to Court buildings & Office buildings including Glasgow HC, Edinburgh SC, Kirkcaldy SC, and Aberdeen SC.

Katherine Romprey

Katherine joined the team at MLA in Aug 2019, initially on a part time basis, then becoming a full-time member of the practice in 2021 as a leading Space Planner and Interior Designer.  Her main responsibilities involve preparing Design Proposals, Feasibility Studies, Planning, Warrant and Detailed drawings for projects that vary in size, both private and public sectors from small offices and court reconfigurations to large scale renovations within the COPFS Estates.

Her specialist skills lie in preparing furniture & design layouts for both the SCTS & COPFS Estates, covering Lothian, Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire & Glasgow.

Prior to joining MLA, Katherine has been a designer & space planner for a large furniture manufacturer in Fife. She also continues to tutor in AutoCAD & has an Interior Design BA (Hons) from Napier University obtained in 1996.

Andy Caird

Andy is the most recent Graduate member of the MLA team, joining in January 2022. He initially gained BA(Hons) Interior Design at Heriot Watt University and more recently, to further his knowledge in Conservation, he has completed simultaneously both a HNC in Architectural Technology (Edinburgh College) and a MSC in Architectural Design for the Conservation of Built Heritage (University of Strathclyde), graduating in late 2021.

He is especially interested in conservation of our built environment, particularly in finding solutions that allow the re-purposing of existing buildings and ensure a more sustainable approach to how we conserve and manage our built heritage. Joining MLA gives Andy an amazing opportunity to work on a wide range of interior and exterior projects from a variety of architectural periods, involving both traditional and modern building techniques and materials. Starting as a Graduate Architectural Technician, he will learn from an experienced team and build upon his knowledge and technical ability, always with a passion and desire to demonstrate care and respect for all aspects of our built environment.

Phil Leiper

Phil is an ARB registered architect with 35 years post qualification experience in a wide range of building types including master planning and mixed use developments, retail, commercial, and healthcare. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and most industry relevant software packages including 3D viualisations.

Recent and current projects include a major refurbishment of Peterhead Sheriff Court and work to listed buildings including Aberdeen Sheriff Court, Hamilton Sheriff Court and Edinburgh High Court.

Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson joined the team at MLA in Nov 2024 after completing the Part 3 architectural professional exams in March 2024. She graduated in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh and achieved an Honours Degree and Master of Architecture, which was undertaken from 2020-2022 where her dedication and passion for architecture are evident in her portfolio. 

Prior to joining MLA, Heather worked in an office that specialises in one-off residential new builds and extensions, but she also has experience in larger residential and custom build developments and in the commercial sector, including hotels, care homes, spas. Her current skills include modelling software AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Twin Motion (Renders and VR), InDesign and design programmes. Photoshop, Illustrator and Revit

Alistair Hawkins

Alistair has over 27 years experience as a qualified architect working in the construction industry. In this time, he has worked across all sectors at every stage of the design process. Projects ranging from private houses to multi-million-pound healthcare, university, and office buildings.

After graduating from Kingston Polytechnic and Manchester University, Alistair worked in France before completing his professional training in London. Moving to Scotland in 1999 he worked for several well-known architects’ practices before setting up his own consultancy company in 2012.

Alistair is a recent addition to the consultancy team at MLA architects, based in Edinburgh he has been focused on projects for the SCTS in the capital. Latterly his time taken up with the myriad of temporary changes required to courthouses across Scotland due to the ongoing pandemic.

Brett Lindsey

Brett Lindsey joined the team at MLA in Jan 2025 as a Project Architect. He qualified as an architect in 2021. He is an Architect with a PGDip Advanced Architectural Design, and BSc Hons Architectural Studies from the University of Strathclyde.  Prior to joining MLA, he gained varied experience on residential (house refurbishment to new build blocks), and commercial architecture.

Primary focus on education projects of large new purpose built schools
– Managing and assisting in delivery of projects through design and technical in preparation of feasability studies and detail design.
– Progressing design of passivhaus schools.
– Working in collaboration with directors, senior architects, engineers, suppliers and contractors.
– Extensive experience using Revit and Affinity Suite at BIM level 2 

a Glasgow based practices.
Managing and assisting in delivery of projects through design and technical in preparation of planning applications and building warrants. 

Hard working, passionate and determined architect.
Varied working experience in social housing, conservation, education, residental, gyms and churches. Committed to high quality pieces of work  and overall client satisfaction.   

Certified as a Passive House Designer, she has practice experience across the UK focusing on People and Community led design. Prior to joining MLA, Elle has gained substantial experience working on large scale, mixed-use residential projects, with a knowledge of master planning, feasibility, and legacy policy design.  

Her specialism is in detailed façade remediation design; having worked in a specialist consultancy as well as conservation of the existing built environment.  

Her skills are computer aided 2D and 3D modelling, graphics, applied remediation, refurbishment, and technical design. Alongside practice Elle also has experience lecturing and teaching, online and at the University of Edinburgh. 

Gabrielle Wood

Gabrielle Wood is an Architect with a BSc and MA in Architecture from Queens University Belfast and the University of Edinburgh. With practice experience across the UK her focus is on People and Community led design. Gabrielle has substantial experience working on large scale, mixed-use residential projects in and around London, with a knowledge of master planning, feasibility and legacy policy design. Her specialism is in detailed façade remediation design; having worked in a specialist consultancy as well as conservation of the existing built environment. Her skills are focused around CAD 2D and 3D modelling, graphics, applied remediation, refurbishment and technical design. Alongside practice Gabrielle also has experience lecturing and teaching, online and at the University of Edinburgh.

Ruby McCaul

Ruby joined MLA in April 2024 following her graduation from University College Dublin, where she obtained both an Undergraduate & Master’s degree in Architecture. Her varied skillset sees her working across various media, from 2D drawing to 3D modelling. 

Having spent time working across both the UK & Ireland, Ruby has developed an appreciation for the renewal of buildings within the context of heritage landscapes. Her experience covers a range of work, from residential restoration & conservation of ecclesiastical settings, to more recently, working on the delivery of projects for SCTS with MLA Architects.