Engineering jobs market for graduates

Online, September 9, 2009 (Newswire.com) - by CBSbutler, a specialist technical recruitment agency

Despite the global economic situation, engineering recruitment is still a skills short market with an ageing workforce consequently a big demand and supply gap internationally. Many organisations are realising that they need to invest in talent pipelines if they are to remain successful. High demand industries are predicted to be in areas such as:

• Defence - Governments worldwide are still investing heavily in homeland security requirements - a typical current project is E-borders - the linking together of all information within air, sea and rail ports so that potential terrorist activity can be monitored.

• Petrochemicals - There is a a very significant shortage in this sector and the demand is expected to rise for at least the next 5-7 years. Project size has trebled within the last five years due to advances in technology. Areas that weren't possible to extract from or commercially viable 8-10 years ago are now ready for exploration.

• Renewable Energy - There is an increasing area of research and investment worldwide as countries seek viable alternatives to fossil fuels.

• Nuclear - the government is looking at a programme of decommissioning and building of nuclear power stations

• Aviation - Demand is till high - particularly in the VIP aircraft completion and conversion markets

• Confectionery and drinks - the accepted thought is that due to the credit crunch, consumers will be staying in rather than going out!

• Pharmaceuticals - always a robust sector especially during winter periods when there is a higher demand for medicines - additionally higher levels of unemployment usually lead to higher of sickness in any given population.

CBSbutler has a 30 years+ pedigree within the engineering sector. Having focused solely on engineering, we truly understand the industry and have a strong presence within a range of sectors from Aerospace and Defence, Aviation, Building Services, Electronics & Software, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Process Controls and ICT.

For more information please visit: http://www.cbsbutler.com/