Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Services in Caithness
Established in 1975, we are a family-owned engineering firm headquartered in Caithness, Scotland, with a 50-year legacy of delivering complex projects across the UK and internationally. Our 120-strong workforce specialises in multi-disciplinary engineering solutions for the nuclear, oil and gas, renewables, and utilities sectors, combining advanced 3D CAD design capabilities with heavy fabrication expertise for structures up to 250 tonnes. We maintain rigorous safety standards through NICEIC-approved electrical compliance and industry-leading plant investments, serving 30 major global clients through integrated design, manufacturing, and site installation services.Our commitment to continuous workforce development ensures technical excellence across all project phases, from concept design to commissioning. With dedicated facilities in Thurso and Harpsdale, we provide end-to-end engineering support including pressure vessel fabrication, HVAC systems, and containerised solutions for offshore wind farms like Triton Knoll.
Services
Design Services
Manufacturing
Fabrication
Site Services
Containerised Solutions
Engineering Support
EC&I
NDT Inspection
Trials and Testing
Surface Coating
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years of engineering experience across nuclear, oil and gas, and renewables sectors
- Our 120-strong workforce delivers projects on time and to the highest standards
- We operate NICEIC-approved electrical compliance systems for safety assurance
- Our CAD team supports complex 3D modelling and 2D engineering drawings
- We maintain dedicated fabrication facilities for structures up to 250 tonnes
Services
Design Services
Our multi-disciplinary design team utilises advanced 3D CAD software to create precision engineering drawings and models. We deliver concept-to-manufacturing solutions for pressure vessels, steel structures, and HVAC systems while maintaining strict code compliance. With expertise across nuclear and industrial sectors, we ensure cost-effective, fit-for-purpose designs that meet project lifecycle requirements.
Heavy Fabrication
We fabricate complex steel structures up to 250 tonnes with precision machining capabilities. Our facilities handle complete manufacturing processes from raw material processing to final assembly, meeting exacting standards for nuclear containment vessels and offshore wind farm components. Quality assurance includes NDT inspection and surface coating applications.
Site Services
Our certified teams provide mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation installation services with full safety compliance. We execute plant modifications, pipework fabrication, and lifting operations across hazardous environments. Services include commissioning support and integration of prefabricated modules at client facilities.
Containerised Solutions
We design and manufacture custom containerised systems for nuclear and renewable energy applications. Recent projects include offshore wind farm modules ranging from 16 to 55.5 tonnes with integrated mechanical and electrical systems for simplified on-site installation.
EC&I Services
NICEIC-approved teams deliver power systems, instrumentation, and control panel solutions across voltage ranges. We specialise in hazardous area installations, fire detection systems, and integrated power modules with full compliance to British Standards and IEE regulations.
People
Stephen Sutherland
Senior Engineer
With 40 years' experience in nuclear engineering, Stephen leads complex fabrication projects. He oversees quality assurance and technical training for our 120-strong workforce, ensuring adherence to safety case requirements.
Questions
What industries does JGC Engineering serve?
We specialise in nuclear, oil and gas, renewables, and utilities sectors with cross-industry engineering capabilities.
Do you offer international engineering services?
Yes, we deliver projects across the UK and internationally with 30 major global clients.
What safety standards do you maintain?
We operate NICEIC-approved electrical compliance systems and rigorous safety protocols for all site operations.
What fabrication capabilities do you have?
Our facilities handle steel structures up to 250 tonnes with advanced 3D CAD design integration.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through continuous workforce development, equipment investment, and end-to-end quality control from design to commissioning.
What site services do you provide?
We offer installation, decommissioning, lifting, and rigging services with safety-certified teams.
