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The latest analysis of its contractor database by umbrella employment provider, giant group, has found that roles in architecture, building services and civil and structural engineering have all climbed year-on-year.
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However, a recent report from The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, (RICS) reveals that two-fifths of its members have had to turn away projects because of the 'dearth of talent' in the field. According to the figures, almost 27,000 projects could be affected by 2019.
Matthew Brown, managing director of giant group, said: “Construction and its allied industries were always likely to prosper once the economic outlook improved and so these findings aren’t entirely surprising. And while it’s encouraging to see such wide scale investment, the growing skills shortage could reach crisis point if action isn’t taken soon.
"Roles in construction and civil engineering have been listed on the Tier 2 shortage occupation list, suggesting that businesses are already relying on overseas talent as a result of the lack of UK based experts.
“Consequently, firms, and the Government, need to do considerably more to encourage youngsters to enter these fields to prevent a severe people crisis further down the line.”
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