Engineering Recruitment Agency Aberdeen

Engineers for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the North East

Oil and gas, offshore wind, subsea and decommissioning

Onshore, offshore and field-based roles

25 years of engineering recruitment in Scotland

Specialist engineering recruitment in Aberdeen

Aberdeen has been the centre of the UK oil and gas industry for around fifty years, and it is now reshaping itself around the energy transition. Operators, service companies and the subsea supply chain are still major engineering employers, but more of the city’s engineering work now involves offshore wind, decommissioning, hydrogen and carbon capture, and many engineers are moving between the two.

The industrial base sits around the edges of the city. Dyce and the area around Aberdeen Airport hold many oil and gas service and subsea businesses. Altens and East Tullos to the south are home to engineering and fabrication companies and to the Energy Transition Zone, and Bridge of Don to the north has further industrial and office estates. Aberdeen South Harbour at Nigg Bay has added deep-water capacity for offshore wind and decommissioning work.

Beyond energy: skills and hiring in the North East

Beyond energy, the North East has a substantial food and drink industry, with seafood processing in Peterhead and Fraserburgh and distilling across Aberdeenshire and Speyside, all of which need maintenance and process engineers.

Robert Gordon University, the University of Aberdeen and North East Scotland College train engineers with a strong energy focus, and many experienced engineers in the city already hold offshore safety and survival certification, which is just as relevant to offshore wind and decommissioning work as it is to oil and gas.

Engineering hiring in Aberdeen tends to follow project awards and the oil price, so employers often need to move quickly when work is won. Roles in steady demand include electrical and instrument engineers, mechanical and maintenance engineers, subsea and project engineers, and HSE and quality specialists with offshore certification.

How we work with employers

Recent engineering placements

Design Engineer, West of Scotland Fabrication Business How we placed a Design Engineer with an established fabrication and machining business in the west of Scotland, in 4 weeks. Maintenance Engineer, Central Belt Food Manufacturer How we placed a Maintenance Engineer with a Central Belt food manufacturer running high-volume production and packing lines, in 3 weeks. Estimating Engineer, Specialist Engineered Products Manufacturer How we placed an Estimating Engineer with a Central Belt manufacturer of specialist engineered products for marine, defence and energy projects, in 6 weeks.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to fill an engineering vacancy?

Most engineering assignments take 4 to 6 weeks, depending on how complex the role is. Recent examples include a Maintenance Engineer placed in 3 weeks and a Quality Manager placed in 6 weeks. We give you an honest view of the likely timescale when we take the brief.

How do you screen engineering candidates?

Every engineer is interviewed by phone and on a Teams video call before you see a CV. Each CV comes with a written summary of the engineer's background, why they are looking and their salary expectations, so you only see people with the right skills, experience and motivation.

What are your fees and terms?

We agree terms for each assignment rather than publishing a standard rate, because the right structure depends on the role and how you want to hire. Terms include a free candidate replacement guarantee. Call 01698 464 099 to discuss your vacancy.

Which engineering roles do you recruit?

Quality, design, manufacturing, maintenance, estimating, project, electrical, mechanical, process, automation, civil and structural engineers, along with engineering managers and directors.

Do you recruit engineers in Aberdeen?

Yes. We recruit engineers for employers across Aberdeen and the rest of Scotland from our office at Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill, and search our network of engineers across the area, including people who are not actively looking.

How long has Engineering Recruit Scotland been running?

Engineering Recruit Scotland was set up in 2020. Our directors have spent 25 years recruiting engineers for employers across Scotland.

Tell us about your vacancy

Send us the details and a senior consultant will call you back to talk through the role, the market and how quickly we can find the right engineer.

Prefer to talk it through? Call 01698 464 099.

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