Engineering and technical recruitment in Aberdeen

YP Recruitment is a specialist engineering and technical recruitment agency placing engineers and technical professionals across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen remains one of the world's most significant concentrations of offshore and subsea engineering expertise, now increasingly directed at energy transition, decommissioning, and offshore wind alongside continuing oil and gas operations.

The Aberdeen engineering and technical market

Aberdeen's offshore engineering base, built over five decades of North Sea activity, is the world's deepest concentration of subsea, integrity, and offshore project engineering expertise. Wood Group, Subsea7, TechnipFMC, Petrofac, and Aker Solutions all operate from the city. Demand for engineers who understand offshore systems, well integrity, and project execution continues.

The energy transition is adding new demand rather than replacing existing roles. Carbon capture, hydrogen, and offshore wind projects require much of the same engineering competence as oil and gas. Decommissioning volumes are increasing, creating consistent work for structural, mechanical, and project engineers. Aberdeen's construction sector serves both commercial development and the energy sector's onshore infrastructure needs.

Experienced subsea engineers earn £65,000 to £90,000. Mid-level offshore mechanical and electrical engineers earn £45,000 to £65,000. Offshore rotational day rates run £450 to £800 depending on specialism. Onshore project managers command £55,000 to £75,000.

Aberdeen's unique talent market

Aberdeen's engineering talent pool is the most internationally diverse in Scotland. Decades of North Sea activity have drawn engineers from Norway, the Netherlands, the US, and across the globe. This creates a market where international experience is common and expected. Engineers with Petrobras, Equinor, or Shell backgrounds work alongside those with BP, Wood, and TechnipFMC experience.

The city's commercial construction sector serves the energy industry's onshore infrastructure needs, including office developments, industrial buildings, and subsea manufacturing facilities. Aberdeen's two universities produce graduates in petroleum, mechanical, and civil engineering who feed into the local market. The Granite City's housing market has moderated since the oil price peaks, making it more accessible for engineers relocating from elsewhere in the UK.

Roles we place in Aberdeen

We recruit subsea engineers, offshore engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, integrity engineers, well engineers, project managers, decommissioning specialists, HSE engineers, and technical sales engineers across Aberdeen. Experienced subsea engineers earn £65,000 to £90,000. Onshore project managers command £55,000 to £75,000. Offshore rotational day rates run £450 to £800. For a detailed breakdown, use our salary checker.

Sectors we cover in Aberdeen

Our engineering recruitment team in Aberdeen covers subsea, offshore, mechanical, and project engineering roles. Our construction recruitment specialists work with contractors on energy infrastructure projects. We also cover manufacturing, property services, technical sales, and executive and leadership appointments.

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