Employer confidence across UK construction has hit its strongest level since 2019, with permanent hiring intentions up significantly across all major sectors.
New data shows employer confidence across the UK construction sector has reached its highest point in five years — a significant milestone signalling renewed optimism following a challenging period of economic uncertainty.
What’s driving the recovery?
Infrastructure investment — including ongoing major transport projects, the government’s housing delivery programme and a pipeline of regional developments — is sustaining demand for technical talent at all levels.
Permanent hiring is up 34% year-on-year, confidence is at a five-year high, and all 11 of our specialist sectors are reporting growth.
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