KR Group supporting local school ahead of exams
KR Group are proud to have supported St Machar Academy by providing study packs for senior pupils ahead of their upcoming SQA exams. Our KRedit student, Lucy, took on this project. Read her blog below. Hi, my name is Lucy Duncan, and I am 16 years old. In my spare time, I do contemporary and […]
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’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 […]
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 […]
KR Group partners with Men in Mind to support men’s mental health
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
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 […]
KRedit work experience – young talent on the move
Recently, KR Group proudly said farewell to a number of young people who completed placements through our KRedit programme. Designed to offer meaningful work experience across various departments, KRedit has helped participants build practical skills in construction and engineering. In addition, it has allowed them to grow in confidence and take their next steps—whether into […]
KR Group strengthens commercial team with senior QS appointment
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 […]
KR Group Scotland welcomes Jennie Innes as new Marketing Assistant
As part of our growth and commitment to investing in talent, KR Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennie Innes to the newly-created role of Marketing Assistant. Jennie joins us following the completion of her Media degree at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, where she officially graduates next month. With a strong academic […]
KR Group launches training division – KR SkillsHub – to tackle construction skills gaps and raise industry standards
We have officially launched a new specialist training division, KR SkillsHub. This initiative represents a major investment in Scotland’s construction workforce. It delivers NPORS-accredited training shaped by real site conditions and industry demands. What will KR SkillsHub offer? Based at KR Group’s headquarters in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, SkillsHub will operate across Scotland. The division offers nationally […]
KR Group colleague wins FASET Installer of the Year at national awards
A huge congratulations to our FASET Supervisor, Mark Lamont—or Jim as he is fondly known—on being awarded FASET Installer of the Year at the 2024 AGM Awards! The awards ceremony took place on Thursday, 28th November, at the Worsley Park Country Club in Manchester. Jim was accompanied by our Managing Director, Kenny Robertson, to celebrate […]
Scottish steel and cladding specialists set for final of VIBES sustainability awards
Aberdeenshire-based construction and engineering firm, KR Group, have been short-listed for the 2024 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards in recognition of their steadfast commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The family business is the only North-east firm to be shortlisted in the ‘Circular Scotland’ category of the prestigious VIBES awards scheme, which champions the link […]
Marking 9 years of Jim Beam
This is Mark Lamont, but you may know him as Jim Beam or local mountain bike extraordinaire. Regardless of how he is known to you, Mark is celebrating nine continuous years with KR Steel this month, with his career at KRG starting way back in 2005. We worked together for a good few years before […]
Craig Reaches 8 Year Milestone
Craig Duncan, Assistant Operations Manager, celebrates 8 consecutive years with KR Group today. But really, his journey with us started long before that. Craig grew up in the small coastal town of Gamrie and met Kenny at just 4 or 5 years old. They were good friends throughout school before both ending up at RIM […]