Graduate civil engineering jobs expected to bounce back
Civil engineering job vacancies for graduates are expected to rise by over a third this year, according to figures from the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).
One of the biggest concerns that the recession has caused the construction and engineering sector has been the subsequent decline in training opportunities for students. This was particularly concerning for engineering recruitment, as civil engineering jobs seem likely to be one of the most in-demand professions over the next few years as the UK's transport and power infrastructure is set to be revamped.
Last summer, the AGR reported that graduate vacancies for construction jobs had fallen by 41%, using figures based on a survey of 214 blue chip employers. According to these figures there were a total of 19,247 graduate vacancies in these companies in 2009. Overall, the construction sector is still set to continue a decline in graduate vacancies with a 1.6% drop in 2010.
However, graduates should find it easier to find engineering job vacancies as civil engineering employers expect to see a 32% increase in graduate intake and a 9% increase in the average starting salary of £24,250.
The largest predicted increase for AGR employers is predicted in the Oil industry, which should prove good news for engineering recruitment. They predict a 49.7% boost in intake, making them the second highest graduate recruiter among all of the sectors included in the AGR report.
Author: William Hobson
Keywords: Engineering Job Vacancies, Engineering Recruitment, civil engineering jobs