Global recruitment specialist Hays has released its quarterly report into recruitment trends for the April – June 2012 quarter.

 

Mechanical Designers with a good knowledge of Inventor software are in demand particularily resources and mining projects.

 

The building services market is gaining momentum and reflects a growing need for candidates with a background in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with a focus on Green Star and Environmentally Sustainability are well regarded.

 

There is a demand for senior Electrical Design Engineers and experienced Revit Design Drafters.

 

“Within rail infrastructure demand is rising for Traction Power, Signalling & Track Design Engineers with Engineering Authority and Rail/Civil Estimators. Given our aging population of engineers, the number of experienced designers holding the appropriate authority is shrinking rapidly and intermediate engineers are not being mentored or trained to take over,” said the report, which can be found here.