Engineering

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting, Faststream Recruitment Group, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Oyster, Starfish Search, Sellick Partnership

Supplier, Your business 28 April 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Jobmatch Sweden, Matchtech, Meet Life Sciences, Right Management, Synergy

Cobalt Recruitment appoints new UK managing director

Cobalt Recruitment has announced the appointment of Maria Sinclair as the new managing director of its UK operations.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new launches include: Busy Bee Recruitment, Deel

Supplier, Your business 14 April 2025

Cheshire-headquartered Gap Personnel acquired by Rcapital

Cheshire-headquartered recruitment agency Gap Personnel has been acquired by Rcapital in a corporate carve-out.

FINANCIALS: Gattaca bucks trend in first half of 2025

Engineering and infrastructure recruiter Gattaca has reported a “robust” financial performance for the first half of 2025.

Associated British Ports names Parr new group HRD

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has appointed Rachael Parr (pictured) as its new group HR director.

Airswift expands board with two industry non-exec directors

Airswift, a global workforce solutions provider, has appointed Melody Meyer and Don Sloan as independent non-executive board members.

Travelodge to create 1,000 jobs through £100m investment

Travelodge has announced plans to open 15 new hotels as part of a £100m investment, creating 1,000 jobs across the country.
Your recruitment business 4 February 2014

NES Global Talent opens new office in Paris

Engineering and technical specialists NES Global Talent has opened its first office in Paris, France.
Your recruitment business 3 February 2014

Cordant acquires Sugarman Group

Multi-brand recruitment giant Cordant Group has acquired medical, education and social work recruiter the Sugarman Group.
Your recruitment business 3 February 2014

Lack of communication skills a growing concern as skills shortages vacancies rise

Skills shortage vacancies, where employers cannot find people with the right experience and qualifications, are growing at twice the rate of job vacancies, according to a new report.

Toyota looks set to recruit more for apprenticeship programme

Toyota Manufacturing UK has joined forces with firms in its supply chain and local area to create 21 new engineering apprenticeships, and plans to increase the intake this year.

1,000 UK jobs secured by £760m helicopter investment

More than 1,000 UK engineering and manufacturing jobs have been secured by a multi-million pound Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract to future-proof two fleets of military helicopters.

Air Energi Norway awarded framework agreement with Statoil

Oil & gas specialist Air Energi Norway has been awarded a multi-year contract to supply administrative and technical consultants to international energy company Statoil.

UAE’s professional job opportunities increased last year, says Morgan McKinley

The professional jobs market continues to accelerate in the United Arab Emirates, according to a new survey in the region.

HCIG appoints Dennis as Eden Brown CEO

The Human Capital Investment Group (HCIG) has today confirmed the appointment of Iain Dennis as chief executive officer of public sector and technical recruiter Eden Brown.
Your recruitment business 27 January 2014

Dyson and Home Office at loggerheads over student immigration rules

Sir James Dyson, founder of engineering firm Dyson, and the Home Office are at loggerheads over the UK’s immigration laws, with Dyson complaining that a change in the law has heightened the country’s shortage of engineering talent.

100 jobs on the way for Cork as BioMarin Manufacturing Ireland expands

More than 100 jobs are being created in Cork, as a result of the expansion of US biopharma company BioMarin Manufacturing Ireland in the city.

Fracking could bring jobs back to the UK, says Cameron

Prime Minister David Cameron says that fracking could bring back jobs to the UK.

Energy recruiter Inter-Services rebrands to RedWave (Aberdeen)

Aberdeen-based energy recruitment specialist Inter-Services has rebranded to become RedWave (Aberdeen).
Your recruitment business 24 January 2014

Pedersen & Partners hires Tukur-Tarfa to lead Nigerian office

Global executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Amina Tukur-Tarfa as country manager for Nigeria.
Your recruitment business 24 January 2014

NES Global Talent brings MacVicar back to Aberdeen

Technical staffing specialist NES Global Talent has taken on experienced oil & gas consultant Isabel MacVicar at its Aberdeen office, who rejoins the company.
Your recruitment business 24 January 2014

gap personnel expands with Hipkiss appointment

Industrial recruitment specialist gap personnel has appointed Paul Hipkiss as regional director for the Midlands.
Your recruitment business 24 January 2014
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