The Engineering Edge | 2nd Edition
Welcome to Edition 2 of The Engineering Edge, Sonas Technical's monthly LinkedIn newsletter! Each month, we will be sharing the latest news, projects and insights across the construction & engineering industries.
In this month's edition, we've highlighted some of the latest project announcements and industry news announced in the last few weeks. We've also taken a look into the renewable energy industry and identified some key hiring trends which will influence sourcing key talent in the years to come.
We've recently built out our physical presence in London and as such have began working with even more clients. Interested in exploring opportunities in the UK? Be sure to click on the link below and fill in your details. Cian, our UK Regional Manager will be in touch! to help you sort out a job and make the move!
As always, if you are on the lookout for a new job opportunity, don't hesitate to reach out to a member of the team. You can find their details below!
All the best,
The Sonas Technical Team
LATEST NEWS & PROJECTS
European Commission propose targeted revision of the EU electricity market design
The European Commission has proposed a targeted revision of the EU’s electricity market design. It makes Contracts-for-Difference the new norm for supporting renewables investments. It also allows investors to sell their electricity via Power Purchase Agreements or directly on the electricity market. Read more here
Stabilisation in construction activity levels and fresh growth in new orders
The BNPPRE Construction PMI has reported February saw a stabilisation in construction activity levels and fresh growth in new orders, leading to increased builder confidence. This has also lead to increased employment growth in the sector for the second month in a row.
Read more here
Pharma Giant announces €45m expansion plan for Cork base
Planning permission has been granted for a €45m expansion of biopharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences at its Cork manufacturing base in Carrigtwohill
Read more here
What does the Windsor Agreement mean for construction in Northern Ireland?
Last month the UK government published a landmark agreement. The "Windsor Framework" sets out standards to reduce post-Brexit trade tension between the EU and UK, while also leading to lower costs and reduced bureaucracy when importing building materials.
Read more here
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Future hiring trends in the renewables sector
The Irish renewable energy market has grown significantly in recent years. As a result, the demand for skilled professionals in the renewable energy sector has also increased. In this article, we will explore the future hiring trends of the Irish renewables market.
Explore the latest hiring trends here
UK OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in exploring opportunities in the UK?
Having recently established our physical presence in the UK, we currently have a wide variety of opportunities throughout the UK. Find out more and register your interest and a member of our UK team will be in touch.
GET IN TOUCH
Interested in a new opportunity or wish to discuss market insights? Don't hesitate to reach out to a member of our team! You can find their contact details here.
