STEM Recruitment Insights
Spring '25
The UK’s engineering and technology workforce is in a period of change—but one marked by resilience, opportunity, and transformation. Despite economic fluctuations and shifting hiring confidence, the sector remains buoyant, with job moves increasing and critical skills in high demand.
In this report, we explore the latest workforce trends shaping the industry, from the rising confidence of engineering professionals to the intensifying competition for green jobs. We also examine where investment—such as in highways and clean energy—is driving hiring demand.
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State of the market
The UK Engineering workforce remains buoyant….
Spotlight on: Green jobs
UK Green Job ads rose by 9% in 2024, as sectoral competition intensifies…
Workforce in demand: Highways
Continued investment and commitment to innovation will drive competition for skilled professionals across the UK highways sector
Workforce in demand: Aerospace
A 5-year UK government commitment to further investment in the sector will create thousands more jobs
Takeaway…
...and candidate confidence in making voluntary moves is improving
Takeaway
…the UK government aims to steer Oil & Gas workers across into the Clean Energy sector via its new Energy Skills Passport initiative
Takeaway
…It's estimated that between 53,000 and 223,000 additional workers may be required by 2028
Takeaway
…Aerospace employment rebounds – and demand stays strong
STEM Recruitment Insights
Spring '25
STEM Recruitment Insights
Spring '25