Engineering

Jobsgroup.net turnover rises, profit falls

Engineering jobs board operator Jobsgroup.net has seen profit fall from £556,000 to £208,000 in the twelve months to 30 September 2011, despite a rise in turnover.

INTERNATIONAL Australia: Hot ‘orange collar’ mining skills revealed

Demand for staff driven by mining and mining-related construction requires a new tranche of ‘orange collar’ workers to emerge, according to Hays.

Valerie Todd

By DeeDee Doke

DeeDee Doke talks to Crossrail’s director of talent and resources

Richard Hamer

DeeDee Doke talks to BAE Systems’ education director

INTERNATIONAL Appointments: Resourcing International has Simington

Infrastructure, construction and engineering recruiter Resourcing International has appointed Carl Simington as international recruitment manager for its Middle East operations.

INTERNATIONAL Appointments: Kentz hires Paul for global talent

Kentz Corporation, the holding company of the Kentz engineering and construction group, has appointed Sharon Paul to the newly created role of group talent and people development officer.

Appointments: Barclay Meade brings in seven

Multi-sector recruiter Barclay Meade has taken on six new staff members, while Barclay Meade Executive Search has appointed Sebastien Dridje.

Appointments: Exsurgo hires Costello to drive logistics

International recruitment consultancy Exsurgo has appointed Colin Costello as principal consultant for logistics, specialising in retail markets.

Engineering

There may well be greater interest from young people in a career in engineering but there is still a dearth of experienced talent

Engineering

Engineers are in demand despite looming cuts in the UK that will hit public sector projects hard. But recruiters may have to think differently