our mission
Expert-Led. Safety-First. Results-Driven.
JTL Special Projects was purpose-built for the complex end of the market — the projects that require more than scaffolding skills. They demand specialist knowledge, a network of certified professionals and a leadership team with the experience to see problems before they arise.
We are the one-stop solution for asset integrity and maintenance in industrial, infrastructure and oil and gas environments. From the initial installation phase through routine maintenance and on to final decommissioning, we manage every stage of the process with precision and discipline.
Our operations are based at the Port of Dundee — strategically positioned to serve offshore and marine clients across the North Sea and beyond. We also operate across multiple UK port environments and industrial facilities nationwide.
Like everything at JTL, our focus is simple: get the job done right, to the highest possible standard, with safety always at the forefront.
We are the one-stop solution for asset integrity and maintenance in industrial, infrastructure and oil and gas environments. From the initial installation phase through routine maintenance and on to final decommissioning, we manage every stage of the process with precision and discipline.
Our operations are based at the Port of Dundee — strategically positioned to serve offshore and marine clients across the North Sea and beyond. We also operate across multiple UK port environments and industrial facilities nationwide.
Like everything at JTL, our focus is simple: get the job done right, to the highest possible standard, with safety always at the forefront.
our standards
Why Clients Choose JTL Special Projects
Technical Expertise
Our team has worked on some of the most technically complex scaffolding projects in the world — including the world's largest sub-sea drill. That experience means we bring knowledge to your project that few others can offer. We have genuinely seen it all.
Management & Cost Control
Industrial clients require rigorous cost control and disciplined programme management. JTL Special Projects delivers both — with transparent reporting, clear communication and a track record that clients describe as exemplary, even on the most pressurised projects.
Geographic Reach
Headquartered at the Port of Dundee and supported by a wide network of certified operatives, JTL Special Projects can mobilise nationally and internationally. Where the project takes you, we can follow.
Long-Term Partnerships
Our clients return to us project after project. That loyalty is earned through consistent performance, clear communication and a genuine commitment to their success — not just their immediate scaffold requirement. We think long term.
the team
Meet JTL Special Projects
Hughie Skivington
CEO / Special Projects Managing Director
With over 30 years of experience in scaffolding across the globe, Hughie leads the strategic direction of JTL Special Projects. His breadth of experience — spanning industrial, offshore, infrastructure and commercial sectors on an international scale — is unmatched in the industry.
Joe Murray
Operations Director, JTL Special Projects
An advanced scaffolder and experienced operations manager, Joe oversees the day-to-day delivery of JTL Special Projects from our base at the Port of Dundee. He manages both port operations and offshore works, ensuring that every project runs safely, on time and to specification.
Matthew Johnson
Engineering Manager
Matthew's in-house engineering capability is a critical differentiator for JTL Special Projects. His ability to design bespoke solutions — including for structures of unprecedented scale — means clients benefit from design-and-build expertise without the delays and costs of outsourced engineering.
Sandra Cole
Finance Director
For 30 years, Sandra has managed major finance teams and overseen key operational areas of the business. Her expertise ensures that JTL's financial governance is robust, transparent and aligned with our ambitious growth strategy.
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