Science and Engineering
Science and Engineering Occupations
Employment growth was above average for this occupational group. The high number of employment permits issued, frequent mentions in online job adverts, and difficulty in filling vacancies all point to an occupational group where skills are in particular demand. A large share of employment for these occupations was in industrial activities (e.g. pharmaceuticals, medical devices, R&D etc.). These sub-sectors have seen considerable growth in recent years and, to date, employment levels do not appear to have been impacted by the introduction of US tariffs. The green agenda is expected to bring a continued strong demand for scientists and engineers in the development of new work practices, such as sustainable sourcing, circular lifecycles, energy efficiency, and waste minimization.
Shortages
· Analytical, process, and medical scientists
· Quality control/assurance, process, and design engineers
· Mechanical, electrical, and automation engineers
· Maintenance/manufacturing/lab technicians