Contract Scotland

13/02/2026

ICYMI – Get your podcast fix and listen back to the Contract Scotland Live Series – 2026 the latest salary data & trends in Scottish construction. Join us on this episode to find out exactly what is happening in 2026 with salaries & employment in the Scottish construction, engineering and property sectors.
Spotify –
https://open.spotify.com/episode/353wu4mjyxmyOcuEvf6U4X?si=tcUNxf34QxaXE6dNpis4uQ
Apple –
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/constructing-success-special-2026-the-latest-salary/id1715283929?i=1000749578003
Alan is joined by (one of our Divisional Heads) and (Senior Consultant).
Our salary guide is the most comprehensive of its kind, focused solely on the market in Scotland. It’s by far and away the most demanded document/piece of research that we put together.
We take an in-depth look at each sector, highlighting some of the key findings and the most interesting trends in each area, and find the time to touch on the work we've been doing around employment benefits and some of the key insights from our last set of data.
Whether you’re an employer in the Scottish construction industry, or currently working within it, then this data is invaluable in a number of ways – staff retention & being a ‘sticky employer’, attraction of new talent, benchmarking your own salary/value, informing your next career move, etc!

20/01/2026

🎧 Episode 9 - "2026: The Latest Salary Data & Trends in Scottish Construction"

📅 Live on Thursday 5th Feb at 12:30pm
🔗 Registration link below - don't miss it!
https://streamyard.com/watch/Y4aqr42vBNwg

Get ready to dive into the most anticipated episode of the year! As we gear up for the release of our brand-new 2026 Salary Guide (public release coming in late February), we're bringing back our insightful experts - Jamie Porter (Head of Building) and Jade Mitchell (Senior Recruitment Consultant) - to break down everything you need to know about salary and employment trends across Scottish construction, engineering, and property. 📈

This isn't just another webcast - it's your exclusive first look at the most comprehensive, Scotland-focused salary insights available.

💥 Why register?
✅ Be among the first to access the full Salary Guide - ahead of public release
✅ Get expert-led analysis on key trends across every sector
✅ Use this insight to shape smarter hiring, retention, and career decisions
✅ Whether you're hiring, job-hunting, or just curious - this info is gold

🚨 Only 250 spots available!
Every year, demand for our salary insights goes through the roof, and this session will fill up fast.

If you're involved in the Scottish construction industry in any capacity, this is your chance to get ahead of the curve and stay informed with data that can genuinely influence your next big move.

Secure your spot now - you won't want to miss it. 👇

In anticipation of the release of our latest salary guide (general release due in late February), join us to find out exactly what is happening with salaries & employment in the Scottish construction, engineering and property sectors. As most of you will know, our salary guide is the most comprehens...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026!

As we step into the year ahead, we'd like to take a moment to thank our colleagues, candidates, and clients for your continued trust, collaboration, and support throughout the past year.

To our colleagues, thank you for your dedication and teamwork. To our candidates, we wish you every success in your careers and new opportunities ahead. And to our clients, we look forward to continuing to work together and achieving great results in the year to come.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful 2026.

23/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Contract Scotland 🎄

As 2025 comes to a close, we'd like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎅

For over 35 years, Contract Scotland has proudly supported the construction industry across Scotland and overseas, and we'd like to say a huge thank you to our fantastic team, our clients for trusting us as your construction recruitment partner, and all the candidates we've worked with over the years — we're grateful to be part of your career journeys.

We look forward to building success together by continuing to connect great people with great opportunities across Scotland, and beyond, in 2026.

29/05/2025

The team is looking forward to attending the 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐱 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐠𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 tomorrow. We're excited to support a great cause, connect with industry peers, and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere this event is known for. We hope to see many of you there!

16/05/2025

The Contract Scotland 2025 Scottish Construction Industry Salary Review is available now to download. Request your copy here - https://www.contractscotland.co.uk/2025-construction-industry-salary-review/

25/04/2025

🎧 Episode 8 – "2025: The Latest Salary Data & Trends in Scottish Construction"

📅 Live on Thursday 1st May at 12:30pm
🔗 Registration link - https://streamyard.com/watch/s8qAywWjkBhQ

Get ready to dive into the most anticipated episode of the year! As we gear up for the release of our brand-new 2025 Salary Guide (public release coming in late May), we're bringing back two of our most insightful experts – Jamie Porter (Divisional Head) and Kirstin Marshall (Senior Consultant) – to break down everything you need to know about salary and employment trends across Scottish construction, engineering, and property. 📈

This isn't just another webcast – it's your exclusive first look at the most comprehensive, Scotland-focused salary insights available.

💥 Why register?
✅ Be among the first to access the full Salary Guide – ahead of public release
✅ Get expert-led analysis on key trends across every sector
✅ Use this insight to shape smarter hiring, retention, and career decisions
✅ Whether you're hiring, job-hunting, or just curious – this info is gold

🚨 Only 250 spots available!
Every year, demand for our salary insights goes through the roof, and this session will fill up fast.

If you're involved in the Scottish construction industry in any capacity, this is your chance to get ahead of the curve and stay informed with data that can genuinely influence your next big move.

Secure your spot now – you won't want to miss it.

08/03/2025

Today, on 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we celebrate the incredible women who drive our success at 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝. Their 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, and 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 are what makes us the leading construction recruitment business in Scotland.

But this isn't just about one day. It's about recognising the impact women have daily and championing equal opportunities, career growth, and a workplace in the UK where everyone thrives.

To all the amazing women at Contract Scotland and beyond—thank you for everything you do!

16/01/2025

WANTED - 360 OPERATOR - MICRO DIGGER - BEAULY. Full details here - https://csconstructionstaffing.co.uk/job-vacancies/360-operator-micro-digger-j45121/

06/01/2025

PD Project Delivery Pty Ltd are coming to Scotland! Paul Doherty, Director of PD Project Delivery Pty Ltd, is going to be joining us w/c Saturday 25th January! We'll be holding a couple of key events during the week to celebrate our work together and holding some interviews.
Bringing Australia to Scotland/the UK, at least for a short week... Depending on the day, we'll get the Aussie breakfast/coffee or beers in!

There will be a chance to say G'Day to the Contract Scotland International team, whilst Paul will also deliver a couple of presentations on living & working in Australia, giving you an insight of what to expect in 2025 and how to make this a reality if you are serious about heading Down Under.

PD Project Delivery focus on civil engineering projects (everything from roads/highways, rail, water, renewables, bulk earthworks/groundworks etc!), so this event will be focused on people with civil engineering experience, or those with relevant experience on large building projects (externals, piling, concrete frames/slipform etc).
Ideally, you'll be under 35 (so eligible for a working holiday visa and our team can talk you through this easy process), but don't let that put you off if you are older/have family and would require sponsorship - we still want to talk to and meet you!

So if you're an Engineer (of all levels - from a couple of years experience to more!), a Site Agent/Project Manager, or a Quantity Surveyor, then don't miss the chance to register your interest using the links below (we are going to have limited spots available for this one!).

👉🏼 Stirling - Saturday 25th January - 9am to 12pm. An Aussie Breakfast BBQ in Scotland…
https://www.contractscotland.co.uk/pd-project-delivery-event-stirling/

👉🏼 Glasgow - Tuesday 28th January - 6pm onwards. Beers with Engineers (and Agents/Managers, and QS's etc…)
https://www.contractscotland.co.uk/pd-project-delivery-event-glasgow/

01/01/2025

As we welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our incredible candidates and clients. Your trust and collaboration have been instrumental in making 2024 a year of growth, connection, and success.

To our candidates: thank you for choosing us to support your career journey. We’re proud to have helped so many talented individuals find opportunities that truly align with their ambitions.

To our clients: we value the partnerships we’ve built and are excited to continue working together to find exceptional talent that drives your business forward.

Here’s to a year filled with exciting opportunities, continued success, and new beginnings. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember! 🥂