The majority of UK IT managers are worried about an apparent lack of skilled IT workers in the UK, according to a survey.

Six out of 10 of those questioned in HP’s annual Pressure Point Index survey felt that there was a serious shortage when it came to finding staff with the relevant skills.

Campbell Robertson, managed services director for HP in UK and Ireland, said that this is despite a growth in the number of IT staff in the UK.

“The market is growing and the numbers of people enjoying good careers in the IT marketplace is at an all-time high. It looks like that trend will continue for some time,” Robertson said.

He revealed that demand for staff has led to an increase in the amount of outsourcing and pointed to HP’s near-shore operations in Barcelona and Bratislava and offshore profits in places such as Bangalore.

The study of 200 UK IT managers also found that nearly half worry that their workload is too great and have difficulty managing their work/life balance.