Scotland Branch Opening

JRC Facilities have announced its plans to further expand into Scotland with the opening of a new Branch office in Falkirk as it seeks to continue and secure more opportunities across the country’s construction and infrastructure sectors.

The company, which supplies Defence, Construction, Civil Engineering and M&E installations to global markets, said the “strategic” move would allow it to work more closely with existing clients and support new demand in the region.

Scotland’s construction output reached £16.7bn in 2024 and is forecast to grow by 2 per cent annually, but the Scottish construction sector faces a persistent labour shortage with an estimated 3,590 additional workers required each year to meet demand.

JRC Facilities said it would recruit for site-based and office roles, and invest in apprenticeships, digital onboarding and skills training to create a sustainable labour pipeline in Scotland for long-term projects such as Defence, Ministry of Justice, NHS, Space and Critical Infrastructure.

Managing Director John Ridley said: “Scotland stands at the forefront of the UK’s growth in renewables, space, defence and civil engineering, but it faces a critical shortage of skilled labour.

“Our mission is to bridge that gap, delivering not just people, but pre-trained, safety-focused teams who are ready to make an immediate impact on major projects.”

He added that JRC Facilities was committed to working with local communities, contractors and public bodies to support infrastructure delivery, economic growth and net-zero goals