New job AND a pay rise? Engineering has a lot to offer right now …

As advertised job vacancies reach a four-month high across the engineering sector, now could be the perfect time to make your next career move.

In fact, jobs were up by 4.5% last month, placing the sector on the list of the top industries for job growth in May.



That’s according to the latest data from CV-Library, the UK independent job site.

The report, which compared data from May 2018 with that of the same period in 2017, also found that salaries had increased across the engineering sector, rising by 2.4% year-on-year.

This data suggests that there are plenty of opportunities out there for those looking to make their next career move. The top industries to find a job and get a pay rise include:

Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, comments on the findings:“It’s clear from the data that engineering organisations are ramping up their recruitment efforts as we approach the summer months.

“And given the ongoing uncertainty in the UK right now, this is great to see. If you’re currently on the job hunt, there are a huge number of exciting job opportunities in industry.

“Not to mention that now could be the ideal time to boost your pay packet!”

However, despite this hike in job opportunities and pay, candidates are clearly feeling cautious, with application rates in the education sector dropping by 6.4% when compared with data from May 2017.

That said, candidate registrations were up by 5.7% year-on-year, suggesting that many professionals in the industry are waiting for the right time to make their next career move.

Biggins concludes: “It’s not surprising to learn that candidate applications saw a slight drop last month, as many of us will likely have been more concerned with getting out and enjoying the sunshine while it’s there. Especially coupled with the recent flurry of bank holidays that have kept us out of the office.

“But the fact that candidate registrations have increased suggests that many engineering professionals are preparing to look for their next role ahead of the summer.

“So if you’re ready to take the next step in your career – don’t wait! With jobs and salaries on the rise, now could be the perfect time to make your move!”