Ever since the credit crunch bit down hard on society, the bite marks were left deeper than ever in the construction sector. As people became more desperate for work and the applications to prospective employers began to flood in a skills gap was exposed. This skill gap was further exacerbated by the immigration cap.
During this period the investment in apprenticeships has sharply dropped so the role of unearthing new talent within the industry has been trusted to recruiters. There is an enormous number of job applicants and very few opportunities,” says Maria Pilfold, HR director at Taylor Wimpey. A particular job type area that is in demand is estimators, planners and surveyors a spokesperson for construction, development and service group Kier has said.
Companies such as the above named are now urging agencies to adhere to a high standard and be genuinely selective with their candidates. This will allow them to provide employers with experienced professionals on a temporary basis which gives them added support until they are clear on their future direction and projects. Even with uncertainty in this industries current climate recruiters and agencies will provide flexible labour solutions.
