Engineering Recruitment – Market Commentary – July 2024
A new financial has commenced and the market has slightly changed with a modest increase in opportunities in permanent and contract engineering recruitment which of course is most welcome to see. We do firmly believe that engineering recruitment delivered by engineers delivers high quality outcomes and is a strong point of difference, and combined with our established networks, proven processes and calibre of staff.
Overall, we remain engaged and optimistic about the ongoing demand for talented engineering, manufacturing & technology professionals across Australia.
Some recent data is attached which hopefully you will find interesting.
Building Services
The building & mechanical services industry is thriving, and we’re on the lookout for talented Senior Mechanical Engineers, Contract Managers, and Project Managers in ACT, VIC, NSW and QLD. This is a candidate-driven market, which means it’s an excellent time to explore new opportunities. You might find it beneficial to consider a role change now, potentially securing better terms, conditions, or salary.
Engineering & Manufacturing Operations
With a new financial year comes new hope, and this appears to have carried over into the recruitment market, especially in as far as engineering & manufacturing operations roles are concerned. The second half of the previous financial year saw a market which was stagnant, perhaps due to the uncertainty created by inflation and high interest rates. Today there appears to be an increase in activity, clearly evidenced by the number of roles that need filling, and also with regard to the increased number of applications received for roles. Current roles are varied and include Manufacturing Managers, Business Development Managers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and both Mechanical and Electrical Field Service Engineers. These are terrific opportunities. Interestingly, there has been an uptick in the availability of high-quality potential candidates from New Zealand. They are filling roles such as Senior Maintenance Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers and Specialist Consultancy Engineers, bringing great experience and high-quality professional qualifications to hiring managers.
Technology
As we find ourselves in the middle of 2024, the tech job market remains steady, offering exciting opportunities with remarkable companies. However, it’s essential to recognise that the candidate landscape is fiercely competitive. Seasoned job seekers are actively pursuing their next roles. When it comes to interviews, preparation and presentation are everything. In this dynamic market, invest time in reviewing and updating your CV, and gather relevant examples from your experience. Be the standout candidate that employers can’t ignore. In this competitive market, the more prepared you are the more likely you will be to land your perfect job. We are happy to discuss your particular job hunt, career progression and help with interview preparation activities. Explore our job board for our current vacant roles and set up alerts for your next opportunity. For employers, now is the perfect time to tap into the talent pool. Reach out to us—we can discuss your requirements, give you our insight into the current job market and assist you in finding your next star hire.
If you are a hiring manager and are struggling to fill your vacant roles, our team can assist with analysis from the market showing the current drivers that are encouraging engineers to explore new opportunities. Are you highlighting the most important elements of the position and your company culture? For example, are you offering flexible working conditions? Furthermore, are you networked with a pool of Engineers other than the ones that are active on job boards? In this current tight market, if you’re dependent on job boards to fill your roles, it is becoming much harder and time consuming to ultimately place those positions with quality talent. If you are facing recruitment challenges, please talk to us as we have the networks, the processes and the experience that allows us to unlock hidden talent that may well be perfect for your opportunities.
If you are a candidate either currently dissatisfied with your current environment and eager to look for a fresh challenge or alternatively sandwiched between roles, please also reach out to us in order to enhance your career pathway. We can help you through the recruitment journey either by presenting you to our open vacancies (if you are suitable) or we can approach our wide range of clients and discuss your strengths and value-added abilities so as to determine if we can together create the right opportunity for you. There are a huge portion of positions that are filled by coffee catch ups or speculative conversations that don’t rely on a specific, currently open or advertised position.
Please review our open jobs on https://www.australiawide.com.au/jobs/ and create a job alert for your ideal position. Also kindly connect and check us out on our LinkedIn site https://www.linkedin.com/company/australia-wide-personnel/
Our team of engineers and technologists across our sectors of expertise very much look forward to hearing from you.