Hays Engineering - July 2010
Hotspots
General market improvements and the desire to rebuild teams has created demand for Structural Engineers, with client facing and business development skills a high requirement.
Transportation Planners and Traffic Engineers are also key requirements for a number of engineering consultancies in response to the number of major projects planned across New Zealand and a number of NZTA projects.
Local infrastructure work and an increase in demand for irrigation and hydro power projects have created a need for Civil Engineers and Water Resource Engineers.
The coming quarter
The third quarter should be a positive one for engineering job numbers, with employers making key business appointments across civil and structural and recruiting for roles lost during the last 12 to 18 months.
Executive trends
Some companies have identified senior and executive needs and are now recruiting candidates capable of leading business development.
Employer trends
While last quarter employers wanted candidates with local experience, today they are considering candidates from overseas once more, although New Zealand experience is the preference, followed by returning Kiwi's. Employers also maintain rigid recruiting methods, and remain methodical and thorough, with senior managers involved in the process.
Business development and client facing skills are high on employers' priority list as they look to rebound and drive their business forward.
Candidate trends
Candidate levels have eased following a small boost from permanently employed candidates last quarter. Passive candidates are however still inquisitive about current market opportunities and are more confident to move positions when the right role for them becomes available.
