Mechanical and electrical engineering candidates are in short supply across commercial build projects, and the gap is widening as more schemes reach the M&E-intensive fit-out stage simultaneously.
Why demand is outpacing supply
Building services requirements have become more complex — energy efficiency standards, smart building systems and stricter compliance all require more specialist input than a decade ago, while the pipeline of newly qualified M&E engineers hasn’t grown at the same rate.
Employers who move quickly, offer clear progression and are flexible on start dates are winning the strongest candidates. Talk to our M&E team about your current vacancies.