Engineering and technical recruitment across Scotland

YP Recruitment is a specialist engineering and technical recruitment agency covering Scotland. We place engineers, manufacturing professionals, construction managers, property services specialists, technical sales professionals, and executive leaders across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, and the wider Scottish economy.

Scotland's engineering and technical market

Scotland's engineering economy spans three distinct poles. Aberdeen's energy sector remains one of the world's most significant concentrations of offshore engineering expertise. Despite the transition away from hydrocarbons, demand for engineers who understand subsea systems, integrity management, and offshore project execution continues, now increasingly directed at decommissioning and energy transition projects.

The Central Belt's defence, aerospace, and construction markets are anchored by Glasgow and Edinburgh. BAE Systems' Type 26 frigate programme at Govan and Babcock's management of the Rosyth complex represent some of the UK's largest defence engineering operations. Edinburgh and the Lothians host civil engineering, infrastructure consultancy, and a growing digital-infrastructure engineering sector.

Scotland's renewables pipeline is one of the most active in Europe. Offshore wind, tidal, and hydrogen programmes are creating consistent demand for electrical, civil, and marine engineers in locations that previously had limited technical employment. The ScotWind leasing round has attracted significant international investment.

What we recruit across Scotland

Engineering

We place mechanical, electrical, subsea, civil, and project engineers across Scotland. Central Belt mid-level engineers earn £38,000 to £52,000. Aberdeen offshore specialists command a premium, with experienced subsea engineers earning £65,000 to £90,000. Graduate roles start at £28,000 to £35,000. View our engineering recruitment page.

Manufacturing

Defence manufacturing at BAE Systems and Babcock generates the largest demand. Production and manufacturing managers earn £50,000 to £65,000. Welders, fabricators, and marine engineering specialists are in consistent demand across the Clyde shipyards.

Construction

Edinburgh and Glasgow both have active construction markets. We recruit site managers (£45,000 to £60,000), project managers (£55,000 to £70,000), and quantity surveyors. Infrastructure projects across the Scottish Highlands, linked to renewables and transport, add further demand.

Property services

Facilities managers and building services engineers are in demand across Scotland's commercial, university, and public sector estates. Edinburgh's large financial services property portfolio creates distinct property management requirements.

Technical sales

Technical sales engineers selling into energy, defence, and manufacturing businesses earn £40,000 to £55,000 base plus commission. Aberdeen's energy supply chain offers strong territory potential for technical sales professionals with offshore sector knowledge.

Executive and leadership

We handle senior and board-level appointments for engineering and energy businesses across Scotland. Engineering directors, operations directors, and managing directors command £75,000 to £120,000 or more. Aberdeen energy sector executive roles frequently exceed these ranges.

Major employers in the region

Scotland's engineering and technical employer base includes Leonardo, Babcock, Wood Group, Subsea7, Spirit AeroSystems, alongside TechnipFMC, Petrofac, Aker Solutions, and a wide offshore energy supply chain operating from Aberdeen. BAE Systems and Babcock operate significant naval engineering facilities across the Central Belt.

Cities we cover

We recruit across Scotland from the Central Belt to the Highlands. Our strongest presence covers Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness.

Work with us

If you are hiring engineering or technical professionals in Scotland, talk to our team about how we fill roles faster through sector-specific candidate networks. If you are looking for your next role, browse our current vacancies or check your market value with our salary checker.