KRedit Spotlight – Sam Murray

We are highlighting another of our fantastic young people! Sam has been working at KR since last summer as part of our KRedit program to gain some experience and has found an interest in all things mechanics! Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Sam […]

KRedit Spotlight – David Kennard

We are shining the spotlight on another of our amazing juniors, David. David has been working at KR since summer 2025 and has been really enjoying gaining some great experience for the future. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is David and I am 15 […]

KRedit Spotlight – Hamish Twine

We are highlighting another fantastic student, Hamish, who has been completing a 12-week construction work experience programme with us. Hamish has worked across the company in our workshops and yard based in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire. Tell me a bit about yourself and what you’ve been doing at KR Group My name is Hamish and I am […]

KR Group strengthens leadership team with two key internal promotions

From left to right: Jayne Simpson, Head of Finance at KR Group and Lauren Moroney, Business Operations Supervisor, sitting in the board room smiling for the camera.

At KR Group, we’re proud to announce two senior internal promotions. These strengthen our leadership team as the business continues to grow. The appointments reflect our ongoing investment in our people and structure. They also ensure we are well-positioned to support increasing project demand and future expansion. Jayne Simpson has been promoted to Head of […]

KR Group’s Charity Commitment for 2026

In 2025, KR Group proudly partnered with Men in Mind, a local men’s mental health support group. Throughout the year, our team took part in a range of fundraising events, company-wide challenges and internal initiatives to support the charity and raise awareness of men’s mental health. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our team and […]

KRedit Foundation Apprentice Spotlight – Ivans

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting young people, we recently caught up with Ivans after he successfully completed his Foundation Apprenticeship placement with us through our KRedit programme. During his time here, he gained valuable experience across a range of departments. This helped to broaden his knowledge and understanding of the construction industry. […]

KRedit Spotlight – Hannah Douglas

Hannah has been gaining valuable office experience with KR Group since July 2025 through our KRedit programme. She returns during school holidays to continue building her skills and developing her knowledge of the workplace. We caught up with Hannah to hear about what she’s learned so far, what she enjoys most, and her ambitions for […]

Scottish Apprenticeship Week Interview: Daniel Aitken

We caught up with one of our talented apprentices, Daniel, this Scottish Apprenticeship Week to hear about his journey so far at KR Group. Daniel is currently completing a Data Analyst Modern Apprenticeship, alongside his role as Operations and Digital Innovations Assistant. In his role, he supports tendering and operations, while also helping develop smarter […]

National Apprenticeship Week Interview: Ryan Buchan

We’re proud to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople at KR Group. In this interview, we catch up with Ryan Buchan, one of our welding and fabricating apprentices, who shares his journey so far – from choosing an apprenticeship to gaining hands-on experience working on major projects and learning from our experienced team. Tell […]

KR Group partners with Men in Mind to support men’s mental health

KR Group presenting their charity of the year, Men in Mind with a fundraising cheque outside KR Group's office and workshops in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire.

Now that 2025 has come to a close, KR Group is proud to reflect on our charity of the year partnership with Men in Mind. Over the past year, we have supported their vital work to improve men’s mental health, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to mental health awareness within the construction industry and beyond. Supporting […]

Scottish Careers Week interview: Kirsten Black

Kirsten Black, KR Group staff member sitting at the board room table in their offices in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire.

We caught up with one of our amazing apprentices, Kirsten Black, this Scottish Careers Week to hear all about her journey so far at KR Group. From balancing her role as a Business and Marketing Apprentice with being a championship-winning snare drummer, to discovering her passion for the construction and engineering industry, Kirsten shares insights […]

KR Group strengthens commercial team with senior QS appointment

Portrait image of Gayle Roddie, Senior QS at KR Group Scotland standing in the company offices.

KR Group Scotland are pleased to share that Gayle Roddie has joined the business as Senior Quantity Surveyor, bringing with her more than two decades of hands-on experience in the construction industry. Based at KR Group’s headquarters in Aberdeenshire, Gayle will lead on commercial operations across the company’s steel and cladding divisions. Her responsibilities include […]