In the UK retrenched construction workers are being encouraged to upskill to meet the growing recruitment requirements of the UK’s nuclear industry. UK based recruitment firm Scantec Personnel, says the nuclear sector is bucking the recession and has a massive demand for work.
Adam Spelman, the head of Scantec’s nuclear division, said UK-wide opportunities are being created by the Government’s multi billion pound decommissioning programme as well as the construction of a new generation of reactors. He said skills in demand included a wide range of engineers, skilled tradesmen and surveyors.
“The recession is wreaking havoc with the jobs market,” said Adam. “So the key phrase we are repeating to workers is ‘transferable skills’. That is what employers are looking for. Real long term, well paid opportunities exist in the nuclear industry as well as the oil and gas and the bio mass sector.
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"It is important to point out that these sectors are willing to train up staff who have core skills. It is these sectors that workers in the decimated motor industry, construction trade need to look. The advice to workers is talk to recruitment specialists, send in your CV and see how you can pick up work.”
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Most popular construction jobs 2009
In terms of the most sought jobs through constructionjobs.ie in 2008, construction project managers jobs have featured prominently on all lists between June and December 2008. So, it should come as no surprise that it is the most popular job at constructionjobs.ie at the end of 2008.
Elsewhere in the chart, quantity surveyor, civil engineering and construction manager positions have all performed well during the year.
Based on our projected construction job opportunities in 2009 expect to see site management positions grow in prominence. If funding can be secured for infrastructural works across Europe, USA and Canada construction managers, civil engineers and QS's should enjoy a wealth of opportunity as the year proceeds.
Civil engineers and project managers should also find job opportunities in Australia and the Middle East. Engineers and experienced trades people will be much in demand in Australia and Canada, while Poland and Ukraine will continue their drive to attract experienced tradespeople and civil engineers home to meet their infrastructural requirements for the 2012 UEFA European Championships.
Top 10 constructionjob.ie Construction Job Applications December 08
Construction : Project Management
Construction : Quantity Surveying / QS
Construction : Civil Engineering
Construction : Construction Management
Construction : Health & Safety
Construction : Electrical Engineering
Construction : Site Management
Construction : Contracts Management
Construction : Site Engineering
Construction : Planning
Top 10 constructionjob.ie Construction Job Applications June
Construction : Project Management
Construction : Quantity Surveying/QS
Construction : Health & Safety
Construction : Civil Engineering
Construction : Site Engineering
Construction : Site Management
Construction : Foreperson
Construction : Construction Management
Design : CAD
Construction : Planning
Construction : CAD/ Electrical Engineering
Elsewhere in the chart, quantity surveyor, civil engineering and construction manager positions have all performed well during the year.
Based on our projected construction job opportunities in 2009 expect to see site management positions grow in prominence. If funding can be secured for infrastructural works across Europe, USA and Canada construction managers, civil engineers and QS's should enjoy a wealth of opportunity as the year proceeds.
Civil engineers and project managers should also find job opportunities in Australia and the Middle East. Engineers and experienced trades people will be much in demand in Australia and Canada, while Poland and Ukraine will continue their drive to attract experienced tradespeople and civil engineers home to meet their infrastructural requirements for the 2012 UEFA European Championships.
Top 10 constructionjob.ie Construction Job Applications December 08
Construction : Project Management
Construction : Quantity Surveying / QS
Construction : Civil Engineering
Construction : Construction Management
Construction : Health & Safety
Construction : Electrical Engineering
Construction : Site Management
Construction : Contracts Management
Construction : Site Engineering
Construction : Planning
Top 10 constructionjob.ie Construction Job Applications June
Construction : Project Management
Construction : Quantity Surveying/QS
Construction : Health & Safety
Construction : Civil Engineering
Construction : Site Engineering
Construction : Site Management
Construction : Foreperson
Construction : Construction Management
Design : CAD
Construction : Planning
Construction : CAD/ Electrical Engineering
Seven UK Construction Sectors to Watch in 2009
Several high profile construction projects will require an array of experienced construction professionals over the next 18 months. The UK’s ConstructionSkills Network is predicting over 40,000 new construction jobs will be created every year between 2009 and 2013, with the north-east benefiting with the creation of 1,700 new construction jobs year on year. North east infrastructure projects, such as the £260m New Tyne Crossing and Building Schools for the Future programme are two construction areas that will drive construction recruitment activity over the next four years.
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Key UK Construction Recruitment Opportunities to watch in 2009
Crossrail
The £16bn Crossrail project, the largest civil engineering project in Europe, is the most exciting infrastructure projects of 2009. The rail scheme, running from Maidenhead in the west, to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east, has been in planning for 20 years. The £300m to 400m project delivery partner role will be announced in March. Enabling works frameworks will be awarded in the same month, while contracts notices for the main works will be published in summer next year.
Key Crossrail Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Senior Estimator, Planner, Civil Engineer
London Olympics 2012
Activity is increasing steadily on the Olympic Park. The latest figures show that of the 2,701 strong workforce currently working on the Olympic Park. Milestones to be achieved by summer include completing the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre foundations.
Up to 9,000 construction workers will be needed at the peak of construction on the Olympic Park in 2009/2010.
Key London Olympics Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Planner/Senior Planner, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineer
Energy
Seven new nuclear power plants are planned for construction over the coming years with individual budgets of £600m each. A £1bn coal-fired power station, Kingsnorth plant proposed by Eon, is also expected to receive government approval in the New Year. A number of other power companies have also outlined plans for coal-fired stations and are waiting to see what happens to the EON project.
Key UK Energy Construction Job Opportunities in 2009. Senior Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Service Engineer, Contracts Manager, HVAC Engineer
Education
The UK Government's £45bn Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has set a number of priorities for the next 18 months. The administering body Partnerships for Schools (PfS) recently reported a number of new entrants a growing number of companies entering the area. The programme is being fast tracked with local authorities now able to bring their BSF schemes forward for early inclusion. The European Investment Bank has offered to provide 50percent of funding for up to five BSF schemes. But another 18 schemes will also need funding by the end of 2009.
The PfS £2bn National Academy framework delivers capital- funded Academy school schemes and smaller BSF schemes, typically under £150m. The framework is due to be renewed in 2009, doubling in size to a £4bn pipeline of work. The six leading companies in the market are Carillion; Balfour Beatty; Kier, Laing O'Rourke; Wilmott Dixon and Skanska.
Key UK Education Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Manager, Construction Health and Safety Manager
Healthcare
Small and medium-sized healthcare schemes will be the order of the day in 2009. This covers contracts with a value of under £100m, which can be procured much quicker than larger scale PFI projects. Fourteen firms are currently bidding for up to 10 places on the new £1bn framework, known as NHS Express LIFT. The deal will run for two years with a two-year extension option. Key companies include Eric Wright; Laing O'Rourke; Vinci; Skanska;Costain; Miller; and Morgan Sindall.
Key UK Healthcare Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Architect
Roads
Site-clearance has started on the £5bn privately-funded M25 widening scheme. Balfour Beatty head up the ConnectPlus consortium on the Design Build Finance and Operate (DBFO). The project will be fully operational during 2009. There are another four projects, with a total value of £325m that can expect starts in 2009:
£30m improvements to the A180/A160 junction near Immingham Port.
£100m A46 dualling between Newark and Widmerpool.
£30m of improvements to the A12 between the M25 and Ipswich.
£165m south east Manchester relief road.
Key UK Roads Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Highways Engineer. Civil Engineer, Construction Project Manager
Water infrastructure
Between 2008 and 2010 it is estimated at least £7bn will be spent on Government water projects. On top of that, a number of water and sewage firms have called for an extra £500m between 2008 to 2010 to be spent on upgrade projects.
Key UK Water Services Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Water Planner, Senior Planner, Quantity Surveyor.
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Key UK Construction Recruitment Opportunities to watch in 2009
Crossrail
The £16bn Crossrail project, the largest civil engineering project in Europe, is the most exciting infrastructure projects of 2009. The rail scheme, running from Maidenhead in the west, to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east, has been in planning for 20 years. The £300m to 400m project delivery partner role will be announced in March. Enabling works frameworks will be awarded in the same month, while contracts notices for the main works will be published in summer next year.
Key Crossrail Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Senior Estimator, Planner, Civil Engineer
London Olympics 2012
Activity is increasing steadily on the Olympic Park. The latest figures show that of the 2,701 strong workforce currently working on the Olympic Park. Milestones to be achieved by summer include completing the Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Centre foundations.
Up to 9,000 construction workers will be needed at the peak of construction on the Olympic Park in 2009/2010.
Key London Olympics Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Planner/Senior Planner, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineer
Energy
Seven new nuclear power plants are planned for construction over the coming years with individual budgets of £600m each. A £1bn coal-fired power station, Kingsnorth plant proposed by Eon, is also expected to receive government approval in the New Year. A number of other power companies have also outlined plans for coal-fired stations and are waiting to see what happens to the EON project.
Key UK Energy Construction Job Opportunities in 2009. Senior Quantity Surveyor, Mechanical Service Engineer, Contracts Manager, HVAC Engineer
Education
The UK Government's £45bn Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has set a number of priorities for the next 18 months. The administering body Partnerships for Schools (PfS) recently reported a number of new entrants a growing number of companies entering the area. The programme is being fast tracked with local authorities now able to bring their BSF schemes forward for early inclusion. The European Investment Bank has offered to provide 50percent of funding for up to five BSF schemes. But another 18 schemes will also need funding by the end of 2009.
The PfS £2bn National Academy framework delivers capital- funded Academy school schemes and smaller BSF schemes, typically under £150m. The framework is due to be renewed in 2009, doubling in size to a £4bn pipeline of work. The six leading companies in the market are Carillion; Balfour Beatty; Kier, Laing O'Rourke; Wilmott Dixon and Skanska.
Key UK Education Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Quantity Surveyor, Contracts Manager, Construction Health and Safety Manager
Healthcare
Small and medium-sized healthcare schemes will be the order of the day in 2009. This covers contracts with a value of under £100m, which can be procured much quicker than larger scale PFI projects. Fourteen firms are currently bidding for up to 10 places on the new £1bn framework, known as NHS Express LIFT. The deal will run for two years with a two-year extension option. Key companies include Eric Wright; Laing O'Rourke; Vinci; Skanska;Costain; Miller; and Morgan Sindall.
Key UK Healthcare Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Architect
Roads
Site-clearance has started on the £5bn privately-funded M25 widening scheme. Balfour Beatty head up the ConnectPlus consortium on the Design Build Finance and Operate (DBFO). The project will be fully operational during 2009. There are another four projects, with a total value of £325m that can expect starts in 2009:
£30m improvements to the A180/A160 junction near Immingham Port.
£100m A46 dualling between Newark and Widmerpool.
£30m of improvements to the A12 between the M25 and Ipswich.
£165m south east Manchester relief road.
Key UK Roads Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Highways Engineer. Civil Engineer, Construction Project Manager
Water infrastructure
Between 2008 and 2010 it is estimated at least £7bn will be spent on Government water projects. On top of that, a number of water and sewage firms have called for an extra £500m between 2008 to 2010 to be spent on upgrade projects.
Key UK Water Services Construction Job Opportunities in 2009: Water Planner, Senior Planner, Quantity Surveyor.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
4.5GW in offshore wind farm projects now planned for UK
The UK has reached a total of 4.5GW in offshore wind farm projects with planning approval, as the world's second largest offshore wind farm receives approved for development off the coast of North Wales.
The Npower Renewables' Gwynt y Mor Offshore Wind Farm will comprise 250 turbines and have a generating capacity of 750MW. The planned world’s largest offshore wind farm is the 1GW London Array scheme, which will be built off the coast of Kent in the coming years.
Gwynt y Mor will be the largest of four offshore wind farms in North Wales, which combined will have the potential to power the equivalent of around 680,000 homes with green electricity.
North Wales already has two offshore farms, a 30 turbine farm at North Hoyle and 25 turbines at Burbo. A 25-turbine farm at Rhyl Flats is currently nearing completion.
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The Npower Renewables' Gwynt y Mor Offshore Wind Farm will comprise 250 turbines and have a generating capacity of 750MW. The planned world’s largest offshore wind farm is the 1GW London Array scheme, which will be built off the coast of Kent in the coming years.
Gwynt y Mor will be the largest of four offshore wind farms in North Wales, which combined will have the potential to power the equivalent of around 680,000 homes with green electricity.
North Wales already has two offshore farms, a 30 turbine farm at North Hoyle and 25 turbines at Burbo. A 25-turbine farm at Rhyl Flats is currently nearing completion.
Click here for the latest construction and engineering jobs in the UK
Friday, October 17, 2008
constructionjobs.ie flys high on global market
Global construction recruitment activity jumps on Constructionjobs.ie in September
In September 2008, constructionjobs.ie passed another landmark when 52 per cent of all job applications through our site were for construction professional jobs outside of Ireland.
Construction professional job opportunities in the Middle East now accounts for 50 per cent of global activity on the website. Our latest applications figures show a meteoric rise in the number of applications for construction professional jobs in Gulf States such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
During September of an overall total of 10,893 job applications, 5,686 applications (52%) were for jobs outside of Ireland, while 5,207 (48%) were for construction jobs in Ireland.
Of the 5,686 overseas applications, 2,843 (50%) job applications were for construction professional jobs in the Middle East region. This is a meteoric figure, when you consider that only 54 applications were made for Middle East construction professional jobs in February last.
A further breakdown of the overall figure also indicates a high number of applicants seeking construction professional job opportunities in the UK and construction professional job opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The UK accounted for 25 per cent of overseas construction job applications, while the region of Australia and New Zealand has 15% of overseas construction job applications.
While applications for construction professional jobs in Ireland totalled 5,207 (48%) in September, the 52 per cent level of activity in the global construction professional recruitment arena means that we have developed with jobseekers and recruiters to meet the changing needs of the global construction professional recruitment market.
Overall, there were 34,500 unique visitors to constructionjobs.ie in September. Of which Ireland accounted for 70%,
Rest of the World 19% and
The UK 10%.
Who's recruiting
On the recruiter front the main performers on the site have been Irish recruitment agencies diversifying to deliver construction job opportunities in the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, as well as construction professional jobs in Canada and USA. However a growing number of international recruiting clients are also choosing constructionjobs.ie to attract an Irish construction professionals for positions in their regions of operation.
Top 10 September Construction Jobs
Our September Top 10 Construction Professional Jobs Table indicates a mass of movement of Construction Health & Safety Professionals and Construction Project Managers to meet the the growing number of jobs in these areas.
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Constructionjobs.ie Top 10 Jobs for September
In September 2008, constructionjobs.ie passed another landmark when 52 per cent of all job applications through our site were for construction professional jobs outside of Ireland.
Construction professional job opportunities in the Middle East now accounts for 50 per cent of global activity on the website. Our latest applications figures show a meteoric rise in the number of applications for construction professional jobs in Gulf States such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
During September of an overall total of 10,893 job applications, 5,686 applications (52%) were for jobs outside of Ireland, while 5,207 (48%) were for construction jobs in Ireland.
Of the 5,686 overseas applications, 2,843 (50%) job applications were for construction professional jobs in the Middle East region. This is a meteoric figure, when you consider that only 54 applications were made for Middle East construction professional jobs in February last.
A further breakdown of the overall figure also indicates a high number of applicants seeking construction professional job opportunities in the UK and construction professional job opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The UK accounted for 25 per cent of overseas construction job applications, while the region of Australia and New Zealand has 15% of overseas construction job applications.
While applications for construction professional jobs in Ireland totalled 5,207 (48%) in September, the 52 per cent level of activity in the global construction professional recruitment arena means that we have developed with jobseekers and recruiters to meet the changing needs of the global construction professional recruitment market.
Overall, there were 34,500 unique visitors to constructionjobs.ie in September. Of which Ireland accounted for 70%,
Rest of the World 19% and
The UK 10%.
Who's recruiting
On the recruiter front the main performers on the site have been Irish recruitment agencies diversifying to deliver construction job opportunities in the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, as well as construction professional jobs in Canada and USA. However a growing number of international recruiting clients are also choosing constructionjobs.ie to attract an Irish construction professionals for positions in their regions of operation.
Top 10 September Construction Jobs
Our September Top 10 Construction Professional Jobs Table indicates a mass of movement of Construction Health & Safety Professionals and Construction Project Managers to meet the the growing number of jobs in these areas.
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Constructionjobs.ie Top 10 Jobs for September
- Construction : Health & Safety
- Construction : Project Management
- Construction : Civil Engineering
- Construction : Quantity Surveying / QS
- Construction : Construction Management
- Construction : Site Engineering
- Construction : Foreperson
- Construction : Electrical Engineering
- Construction : Contracts Management
- Construction : Site Management
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