The UK renewable energy sector in the currently employs 110,000 professionals in the UK but with the rapid expansion of this £12.5b per year industry it is already facing a skills shortage right through the supply chain. According to a recent study by RenewablesUK, the wind and marine energy sector will need to have 88,000 more full time staff by 2021 if the medium energy generation targets are to be met.  

The skills shortage is however not restricted to the renewable energy sector and recent reports predict the availability of engineering jobs to increase up to 400,000 by 2020. Consequently one of the biggest challenges facing the sector is attracting the right talent, up skilling and filling these roles. Among the skills most sought after are electrical, mechanical and process engineering particularly at senior and chartered level; all skills that are commonly found within oil and gas, marine and general energy engineering.

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For skilled marine engineers looking for career progression, the tide is in your favour.

Latest results of a study carried out by Engineering, Construction and Tech recruitment specialist Matchtech shows that 92% of marine companies are finding it difficult to find skilled professionals to fill these roles. Of those experiencing difficulties, two – fifths admit that they struggled to find the right skills for the majority of their vacancies.

If you are a skilled marine engineer, it’s an ideal time to plan your next move because Matchtech have a range of opportunities available on TheCareerEngineer. 

The latest 2012 Demographics report shows that the number of 24 – 29 year olds choosing to pursue a career in the oil and gas sector has been rising over the last six years, contributing to the overall growth of under 35s joining the industry. The study also shows that the number of people joining the oil and gas industry is two and a half times more than the number leaving.

However, there has simultaneously been a drop in 35 – 49 years in the sector which has led to a shortage of mid-experience engineers, who are now being increasingly sought after. They are in particularly high demand for opportunities abroad, as a result of the industry’s global expansion. 

If you are looking for a new role in the Oil and Gas sector, TheCareerEngineer is the best place to begin your search. 

The latest KPMG/REC report on jobs indicates that the job market is continuing to become more robust, with permanent hiring on the rise across construction and engineering. The engineering and construction sector is also in the lead for temporary hiring. 

According to another study, UK engineering jobs rose by 20% YoY last month, providing further grounds for optimism for engineering jobseekers. If you are looking for a new engineering and construction opportunity, the Midlands and South East in particular have a high demand for candidates.

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Loughborough College in Leicestershire and the National Space Academy have collaboratively developed the country’s firstspace engineering apprenticeship scheme. This program is designed to turn out high-level space technicians and will offer work-based and degree level training and will be launched in September this year. 

Dr Martin Killeen, technology business development manager at Loughborough College, says, "The Higher Apprenticeship in space engineering will provide an accessible route to engineering skills and employment for under-represented groups, particularly women. Loughborough College – National Space Academy scheme will offer 100 places on their higher apprenticeship program each year. 

If you are looking for a new role as a space engineer, technician or any other type of engineering job, search and apply for the latest opportunities here.

Latest industry figures show that employment in aerospace has grown by almost 5% YoY taking the total number of professionals employed in the sector, in the UK, to over 100,600. The total number of people employed by the UK aerospace industry, including the third who work overseas currently stands at approximately 142, 000. 

In addition to manpower expansion, the aerospace industry has also experienced pay increases. According to a recent study, the average salary in the sector has risen by 3% so if this is your area of expertise it’s a good time to move jobs or even take your career overseas. 

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