By Gregor White
Copyright inverness-courier
A recruitment and “meet the buyer” event linked to electricty substation work in the Fort Augustus area is to be held next week.
Hosted by global energy infrastructure company Omexom, principal contractor delivering the major upgrade of the Fort Augustus Substation on behalf of SSEN Transmission, the drop-in event will take place at Fort Augustus Village Hall from noon to 7pm, with refreshments available, on Thursday, October 16.
Local businesses, suppliers and jobseekers are all invited.
Omexom and its partners expect to be based in the area for several years as part of moves to strengthen the electricity network in the Highlands.
Aneta Kippen, community liaison officer at Omexom UK, said: “We’ll be based in Fort Augustus for several years and want to work hand in hand with the community.
“This event is about meeting local businesses, trades and future employees face-to-face so that the economic benefits of this major project stay in the region.
“We want to ensure long-term investment in the Fort Augustus area and that local participation will be at the heart of the delivery of this major infrastructure project.”
The event is designed to encourage connections with:
Local businesses – including accommodation providers, restaurants, cafés, shops and service businesses
Local supply chain – particularly construction firms, subcontractors and skilled tradespeople
Education and skills – schools, colleges, universities and ex-armed forces
Jobseekers – with various current vacancies across a broad spectrum of disciplines in Scotland and additional roles expected to be created throughout the lifetime of the project
Attendees will hear about contract opportunities, recruitment needs, and how Omexom plans to work in partnership with the local economy throughout the lifetime of the project.
Fort Augustus Substation plays a vital strategic role in SSEN Transmission’s Pathway to 2030 programme. It is a central hub connecting multiple major projects.
The Meet the Buyer event will:
Showcase available supply chain contracts and frameworks
Promote the pipeline of recruitment opportunities
Connect Omexom teams directly with local service providers
Encourage collaboration with local schools, colleges and universities to build future skills
Highlight available apprenticeship opportunities
For further information email community.fortaugustus@omexom.co.uk
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