Engineering
The engineering sector is the backbone of innovation and infrastructure development, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
At MarkJames, we understand the critical role of skilled engineers in shaping our world. As industries across the globe seek top engineering talent to drive progress and solve complex challenges, our recruitment expertise ensures they find the right professionals to lead the way.
The engineering sector is facing a skills gap in many areas, driven by technological advancements and an aging workforce. Key trends impacting talent demand include:
Renewable Energy:
The transition to sustainable energy sources is driving demand for engineers with expertise in renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and hydro power.
Automation and Robotics:
The increasing use of automation and robotics in manufacturing and other industries is creating a need for engineers with expertise in robotics, automation systems, and control systems.
Civil and Structural Engineering:
Infrastructure development and urbanization are driving demand for civil and structural engineers.
Software Engineering in Engineering: Many engineering disciplines now require strong software skills, creating demand for engineers with programming and software development expertise.
194,000
job openings predicted for engineers each year, on average, over the decade from 2021 to 2031
Many of these openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who retire or leave the occupation.
(The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
29th
The number of STEM graduates is not keeping pace with the growing demand for engineers, leaving the US in 29th place among developed nations creating a talent shortage.
(National Science Board)
INCREASING
The demand for engineers with skills in areas like AI, machine learning, and data science is increasing rapidly, creating a need for specialized training and education.
HIGH
Engineers are in demand across various industries, leading to competition for talent and making it difficult for some companies to attract and retain qualified engineers. ManpowerGroup found that engineering roles are consistently among the hardest to fill globally.
According to LinkedIn, 70% of the global workforce are passive candidates, meaning they are open to new opportunities but not actively searching.
At MarkJames we excel at reaching this passive talent pool through our networks and proactive sourcing strategies.
Every Recruitment Consultant at MarkJames uses a 'Full Recruiter' license, which ensures they have the best in class tools and search functionality on the market.
This may sound fairly obvious coming from a recruitment agency, however we work on a 180 recruitment model meaning that our Recruiters aren't asked to manage client accounts or bring in any new business. This means they are fully focussed on fulfilling your required candidate profile and securing the perfect placement without being preoccupied on unnecessary targets!
Since moving to this model in Summer 2024, our placement rates have increased by 27% and our time to fill has reduced by 42%
The RecTech world is vast. There are an incredible amount of services and applications available to recruitment businesses.
We've carefully designed our tech stack around our team and our client requirements. We invest in our systems and rigerously train our team on new features in order to make our processes slicker and more efficient.
This attention to detail has a huge benefit to the overall outcome for our clients. We are quicker, more comprehensive and deliver results.
We use technology to enhance our service, but never at the expense of personal connection. With a dedicated Account Manager as your point of contact, you'll experience consistent communication and a collaborative partnership, ensuring your needs are always understood and addressed.
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