Muir-of-Ord's Ross-shire Engineering to create 330 new jobs after securing Scottish Water contract
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A Highland based engineering group is set to create 330 new apprentice and graduate trainee roles over the next six years after agreeing a major contract with Scottish Water.
Ross-shire Engineering (RSE), which has its base in Muir-of-Ord, has been awarded three key framework contracts by Scottish Water as part of a £1 billion improvement programme over the next six years. RSE has also secured a further mechanical/electrical repair and maintenance contract under its joint venture, RWGM.
RSE has a long-standing relationship with Scottish Water, which includes supporting the design, build and maintenance of water treatment and water recycling equipment throughout the country.
RSE and Scottish Water have jointly develop award winning modular treatment plants, which have reduced costs, construction time and carbon emissions. RSE’s modular approach is expected to play a key role in achieving Scottish Water’s net zero carbon emissions target for 2040.
With more than 1000 staff, RSE is one of the UK’s largest water sector technology companies and provides mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls and automation (MEICA) services to the sector.
RSE managing director Allan Dallas commented: “We have enjoyed a great relationship with Scottish Water to date and are excited to continue this relationship for many years to come.
"The framework award is the start of a renewed six-year period, where we will continue to invest in our people, having set some ambitious graduate and apprenticeship targets. We invested heavily into our people in the past six years and this has supported a wave of innovation and new standards in the water industry.
"The development of our modular treatment plants is one example of this. We are expecting the next intake of talent to advance the business even further.”
Douglas Millican, Scottish Water’s chief executive, said: “We set out our strategic ambitions for the future of the country’s water and wastewater services in the face of unprecedented challenges from climate change and ageing infrastructure in February 2020.
"Partners will play a critical role in helping us achieve the change needed, on the scale and speed required to meet the dual challenges of providing services the public can rely on and addressing the impact of a changing world climate on our infrastructure.”
Scotland's finance and economy minister and Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes welcomed the RSE announcement.
“As the local MSP for Ross-shire Engineering, I am delighted to see the growth of the company," she said.
"I’ve visited in the past and been impressed with the number of apprentices and the training programme.
“Securing these contracts guarantees a pipeline of work for RSE and therefore secures local jobs. I hope that RSE will continue to contribute to the local and national economy for many years to come.”
