Engineering Recruitment Agency Perth

Engineers for Perth, Perthshire and Tayside

Power networks, hydro, renewables and food and drink

Electrical, HV, maintenance and project roles

Recruiting Scottish engineers for 25 years

Specialist engineering recruitment in Perth

Perth sits where the A9 and M90 meet, making it a natural hub for engineering work across Perthshire, Tayside and the Highlands. It is an important centre for the power sector, with major energy and network businesses based in the city, and Perthshire’s hydro schemes, some dating back to the middle of the twentieth century, are still generating and being upgraded.

Inveralmond Industrial Estate on the north side of the city is the main base for manufacturing, engineering and service companies, with further business parks around the edge of the city and along the A9. The wider area has a strong food and drink industry, including whisky distilling and fruit and food processing, and Perth Airport at Scone is home to aviation training and engineering businesses.

Skills and roles in Perth and Perthshire

Engineering employers in and around Perth most often need electrical and power engineers, including HV and protection specialists for network and renewables work, maintenance engineers for production sites, and project engineers for energy and infrastructure schemes.

Perth UHI provides engineering and construction training locally, and the city’s road and rail links to Dundee, Stirling, Edinburgh and Inverness make it realistic for employers to recruit from a wide area. For roles covering remote hydro and wind sites, a Perth base is often a good compromise between local and Central Belt candidates.

Many engineers in Perth travel to sites across a wide area, from the Highlands to Fife, so we are clear with candidates about travel from the start. Because the local pool is smaller than in the cities, we also search Dundee, Stirling and Fife for engineers who could commute.

How we work with employers

Recent engineering placements

Maintenance Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Business How we placed a Maintenance Engineer with an advanced manufacturing business in central Scotland, part of an international group, in 5 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. Quality Manager, Central Belt Fabrication Business How we placed a Quality Manager with a welding and fabrication business in the Central Belt, 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 Perth?

Yes. We recruit engineers for employers across Perth 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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