Scottish Engineering

We are excited to welcome to the team Shaznie Momo!   Shaznie has joined our Business Support team as our new Business Support Admin, working closely with our members. We're looking forward to working with you Shaznie.

Thank you Ayrshire College for hosting this morning's member networking and best practice event. Today was a slightly different format with an informative panel discussion about skills before we were treated to a tour of the college and its workshops. With a growing skills gap presenting an ongoing issue for our industry, it was really beneficial for attendees to hear more details about the current skills landscape and the possible solutions to resolve the problem. Thank you again to Angela Cox, Anne Campbell, Alistair Rodgers, Avril Thomson, Natalie Cairns and team for looking after us and sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Today is World Mental Health day and this year the theme is: “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”. Currently, one in four workers in the UK report that they are struggling to cope with work-related stress and pressure. Last year, one in five working adults took time off due to mental health concerns, with over half of all sick leave in the UK currently attributed to stress, depression, or anxiety. Employers can make a difference by fostering a supportive environment, offering mental health resources, and promoting work-life balance. Together, we can create healthier, more productive workplaces. Our very own Debbie Wilson has put together this insightful article that looks at what more organisations can do to make that difference. https://lnkd.in/edfzQ8Vh

Our latest blog is now live! Penned by Richard Hoyle CEng, Senior Consultant at member company Finch Consulting, this new addition to our knowledge bank takes an in-depth look at compliance and regulatory assurance, are they a necessary evil, or a way to add value to your business and balance sheet? Compliance and regulatory assurance are often misunderstood, with many organisations treating compliance as a box-ticking exercise. While compliance is legally necessary, assurance goes beyond that to ensure the ongoing safety of employees, equipment, and the workplace. This distinction is critical for duty holders and business owners who are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, lean process management and cost saving asset management. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQCX_tDy

We are delighted to welcome into membership EMR! As one of the world's leading metal recyclers, EMR play a pivotal role in the provision of sustainable materials, recycling everything from a can to an aircraft carrier and leading the way in innovation to increase recycling rates and remove carbon from operations.     They are a family-owned business and proud to be a local supplier with global reach, offering their customers access to 130 sites around the world including 60 across the UK, and 5 in Scotland, where they also operate a deep sea port, and all linked to their national transport network. With a heritage dating back to the 1940s, they enjoy customer relationships that have grown over decades.

This morning we were delighted to welcome Nathanaël BENJAMIN, Will Dowson and Donald Cranswick from Bank of England into our office for a roundtable meeting. This was an opportunity for members to meet with them and share any challenges facing their business as well as contribute to discussions and provide feedback on current business conditions. Thank you to all the members that participated. We are looking forward to hosting more of these events in future, so if you would like to attend, keep your eyes peeled on your inbox for further information.

In case you missed it, you can read our September #RailCluster newsletter on our website: https://lnkd.in/e2DZdNxW It gives you a rundown of the important news and events for the month including engagement opportunities. You can see each monthly newsletter on the news homepage, or become a member to receive it straight to your inbox.

For our #RailCluster members, there’s a funding competition currently open aimed at finding solutions to international rail innovation challenges. Open until 11am on Wednesday 16th October, organisations can apply for a share of £500,000 to deliver feasibility studies addressing international rail challenges. The competition focuses on 22 themes ranging across Infrastructure, Operations, Sustainability & Strategic. Teams are encouraged to engage with an international customer organisation as part of the competition, offering great opportunities to develop future relationships. See the briefing webinar for more information: https://lnkd.in/eBP-jRhi Read all of the information and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eNjt7w83 Interested in moving into the rail sector? Join the Rail Cluster: https://lnkd.in/drFkrmfM

An amazing and thought-provoking morning at the Scottish Engineering office today. We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone that came along to our first in-person breakfast briefing as we discussed Neurodiversity in the workplace. Attendees heard from Graeme Turner and Calum from Haven Products, and Jennifer MacDonald from Engineering Inclusion Ltd, all shared their personal experience as neurodivergent individuals and highlighted the importance of a supportive environment in helping to shape them into the successful individuals they are today. Our very own Lindsey Miller provided an insightful overview of the legal duties that employers need to consider when it comes to neurodivergent employees, ensuring that inclusion is not just an aspiration but a responsibility. We would like to take this time to thank them all for joining us today and for sharing their experience.

We are proud to have Had Fab Limited as a member of the #RailCluster! With their advanced fabrication capabilities and broad expertise in rail project delivery, they bring tremendous value to the sector. Have a look below to see the variety of services they can offer and get in touch to see how they can support your rail project.