The beginning of a new year can also be a trigger for valued and talented employees looking elsewhere and starting a job search for a new role. In this post we explore the common reasons given by candidates, and what you can do to retain your valued staff.

Alex Christie
How To Return To A Former Employer
You may have moved on to pastures new but now a former employer has a new opportunity at their firm, and you’re perfect for the job. What do you do? Alex Christie discusses how to return to a former employer
Finding Unique Candidates For Structural Engineering Clients
Here Alex Christie discusses the challenge in-house and agency recruiters have sourcing unique structural engineering candidates for roles in the industry.
Video: Working In A Niche Industry – Technical Recruitment
Alex was recently interviewed by Christine Rivers of the Centre of Management Learning for a series of videos aimed at graduates entering the workforce for the first time. Here’s the first video where he talks about technical recruitment and shares advice for graduates entering the industry.
How To Choose A Construction Engineering Recruitment Agency
Registering with specialist recruitment agency is the best way to get in front of top employers and find out about the most relevant opportunities. But which agency to choose? Here Alex Christie shares some tips for selecting the right agency for you.
Construction Engineering Recruiting Strategies are Changing
The construction industry has to keep pace with an evolving landscape, and with this comes change in the way companies are recruiting. The three key areas in which the construction industry’s recruiting strategies are across technology, labour shortages and diversity.
Employer Brand and Value Proposition: How To Increase Competitiveness
Have you given much thought to your employer brand and value proposition? It can be powerful tool for increasing talent attraction and ensuring a continuous pipeline of high quality candidates. Read this post sharing how to align it with your recruitment goals:
Why You Should Never Accept A Counter Offer
Many of our construction engineering candidates have received a counter offer when they hand in their notice to go to a new job. If this happens to you, should you take it? In this post we explore why it’s generally a bad idea.
Careers In Construction Engineering – Building Services Engineer
What all important skills, qualifications and attributes do you need to become a building services engineer? Here we share the job description, key responsibilities, salary projections, and career opportunities.
How To Write A Great Contractor CV
Contractor CVs do not necessarily lend themselves to the same format as a CV for a permanent role. We share our top tips for an effective and impactful contractor CV.
Why Continued Professional Development (CPD) Is Essential For Your Engineering Career
Alex Christie looks at the importance of Continued Professional Development (CPD) for construction engineers in this blog post. Read on to get started with your CPD.