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Engineering is currently going through a fascinating period of growth and change. With companies continuing to push the boundaries of what we deem possible of technology. This leaves us often asking myself the question ‘what will the future of engineering hold for you?’.
The evolvement of areas such as AI, robotics and IoT have caused much disruption in your industry. It has caused unseen levels of investment into new markets and cascaded an air of uncertainty over others.
Despite the engineering industry being expected to continue to grow, other more traditional areas of engineering could soon be deemed redundant.
So which fields of engineering are the safest for the future of your business?
As the number of connected devices continues to grow, and the applications for new technological developments pushes forwards, there are plenty of opportunities for software engineers to build a long and prosperous career.
With Industry 4.0 in full swing, devices are going to begin to communicate with each other on a larger scale, with the ultimate goal for them to be able to make decisions without human interaction – a great challenge for talented engineers wanting to have an impact on the future!
The future of renewable energy sources is looming. We have seen Tesla obliterate barriers with electric cars, we have more solar panels and wind turbines before, and Government is stepping up their efforts in enforcing this transition.
This likely means a surge in demand for electronic components to update current infrastructure systems, as well as for products like electric vehicles and a whole host of other electrical products.
As the world continues to become more connected, the need for people who understand electrical engineering can only increase.
Electrical and electronics engineers work to design and develop electrical components and systems for a wide variety of uses such as electric motors and power generation equipment.
They also work in sectors like aerospace and defence, making sure the electronic components on things like satellites, radars systems and communications systems are working properly; so, there’s plenty of opportunities for you.
Data scientists have for many years been considered a rarity which large businesses have been fighting to get hold of. Businesses do not want to make rash decisions, and Data Scientists are beginning to make even more contributions to data-centric decision processes.
The future data science can tackle the most business-critical and complex challenges that will help their businesses make revolutionary leaps forward with the use of technologies like big data analytics, cloud computing, and machine learning to analyse datasets, and extract valuable insights for future predictions.
One thing to note is the potential migration away from generalist Data Scientists, to more specific skill sets being required.
The “rise of the robots” is an important topic in the future of labour and productivity. We will continue to see industrial robots in warehousing, logistics and manufacturing settings worldwide.
Robots can perform many common work-related tasks previously done only by humans, such as assembling complex electronics and helping with surgery.
Robotics engineers are set to be in significant demand as their field expands and the fourth industrial revolution unfolds. They ought to be experts in:
There is also significant overlap with computer science, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a thing of the past, it is no longer something we are only familiar with in films and TV shows, but instead has become a greater part of our everyday lives. From getting your groceries delivered to prompting Alexa to tell you latest news, AI is living with us.
An AI engineer with the help of machine learning techniques such as neural network helps build models to develop AI-based applications. Some of the AI-based applications created by these engineers include language translation, visual identification, and contextual advertising based on sentiment analysis.
Businesses are now realising the impact AI and machine learning can cause on their business. For a business to become fully AI-driven, they must be able to implement AI into their applications. This enables access to the insight required for making better-informed decisions.
With the rate of technological advancement, and the global economy created by the rise of e-commerce and online trade, the world will need engineers to build and maintain the necessary infrastructure to support continued growth.
Whether it’s new housing construction schemes, road or rail projects, or the underlying infrastructure present in any modern city; there’s a range of challenges to explore within civil engineering.
As the population continues to grow, the existing infrastructure will come under immense pressure, eventually needing to be repaired or replaced. Couple this with the proposed shift to renewable energy sources, and the number of potential projects for civil engineering seems to be constantly growing.
Biomedical engineering relies on two factors – people being unwell and technology advancing. Both of these factors are going to continue, meaning constant industry development is almost guaranteed.
As we become more of an ageing population with more active lives, new advances will be needed for devices and operations like knee and hip replacements, as well as for a range of other medical procedures.
Biomedical engineers combine their medical and engineering knowledge to develop new solutions, systems and software that helps advance the medical industry.
With medicine and engineering both being industries that are constantly developing and growing, there’s a seemingly infinite number of advances or developments that could be made in the biomedical field.
When you consider the huge changes to our global infrastructure that will be needed in the future for our growing population, plus the emergence of new industrial pursuits such as robotics, alternative energies, and nanotechnology. Mechanical engineering is likely to see the biggest rise of any of the engineering specialisms.
Mechanical Engineers are a requirement across most industries giving you a plethora of opportunities to design, build, and test the latest solutions within engineering.
In industries like manufacturing and food production, the need for chemical engineers to maintain or improve production rates or reduce waste, is highly likely to grow.
With developments in nanotechnology, alternative energy, and biotechnology set to continue expanding, there is likely to be a demand for chemical engineers to sit within the sectors that serve these types of businesses.
Their research and findings can help companies improve manufacturing processes, improve safety, and reduce costs.
People are growing more aware of the impact our society is having on the planet, and more and more corporations are working to create sustainable solutions to their business problems. When you combine this with the huge infrastructure changes caused by population growth, the future is certainly looking prosperous for Environmental Engineers.
With more and more people saying they believe the environment is more important than economic growth, now seems like the perfect time to pursue environmental engineering.
As you can see, there are plenty of diverse opportunities across a number of engineering sectors that are likely to grow exponentially over the coming years. While some of these sectors may seem alien, they do reflect the trends emerging across the globe.
While this list shows there are plenty of opportunities that will arise, it’s also worth mentioning how competitive these areas will quickly become. If you want to compete you will want to hire the best talent available, or you could find yourself defeated before you have even begun.
We are truly excited to see what the future holds for the entire engineering industry and will be watching closely to see how the landscape changes over the coming years!
If you’re looking for an engineering specialist recruitment agency to help guide your company through this period of transition and growth, then feel free to get in touch and let us start our journey to the top.
2. THE CONTRACT
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These terms of business and the attached Schedule(s) (“the Terms”) constitute the contract between the Agency and the Client for the Introduction of permanent or contract staff (to be engaged directly by the Client) and are deemed to be accepted by the Client by virtue of an Introduction or the Engagement of a Candidate, or the passing by the Client of any information about a Candidate to any third party following an Introduction.
These Terms contain the entire agreement between the parties and unless otherwise agreed in writing by Aaron Bowes the Agency, these Terms prevail over any other terms of business or purchase conditions (or similar) put forward by the Client.
No variation or alteration to these Terms shall be valid unless the details of such variation are agreed between a Director the Agency and the Client and are set out in writing and a copy of the varied terms is given to the Client stating the date on or after which such varied terms shall apply.
The Agency acts as an employment agency (as defined in Section 13(2) of the Employment Agencies Act 1973) when Introducing Candidates to the Client for direct Engagement by that Client.
3. NOTIFICATION AND FEES
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The Client agrees to:
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notify the Agency immediately of the terms of any offer of an Engagement which it makes to the Candidate;
notify the Agency immediately that its offer of an Engagement to the Candidate has been accepted and to provide details to the Agency of the Remuneration agreed with the Candidate together with any documentary evidence as requested by the Agency; and
pay the Agency’s fee within 7 days of the date of invoice.
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Except in the circumstances set out in clause 5.1 below, no fee is incurred by the Client until the Applicant commences the Engagement when the Agency will render an invoice to the Client for its fees.
The Introduction Fee calculated in accordance with clause 3.3 below is payable if the Client Engages the Candidate within the period of 6 calendar months from the date of (a) the Introduction, (b) the Client’s withdrawal of an offer of Engagement or (c) the Candidate’s rejection of an offer of an Engagement, (whichever is the later).
3.3.1 The Introduction Fee shall be payable within days of the date of the Agency’s invoice which shall be rendered once the Candidate
The Introduction Fee is calculated in accordance with the attached Fee Structure Schedule based on the Remuneration applicable during the first 12 months of the Engagement.
Where the actual Remuneration is not known, the Agency will charge an Introduction Fee calculated in accordance with clause 3.3 based on its determination of the Remuneration taking into account the market rate level of remuneration applicable for the position in which the Candidate has been Engaged and with regard to any information supplied to the Agency by the Client and/or comparable positions in the market generally.
Where prior to the commencement of the Engagement the Agency and the Client agree that the Engagement will be on the basis of a fixed term of less than 12 months, the Introduction Fee will apply pro-rata. If the Client (a) extends the Engagement beyond the initial fixed term or (b) re-Engages the Candidate within 6 calendar months from the date of termination of the agreed period of the fixed term Engagement, then the Client shall be liable to pay a further Introduction Fee based on the additional Remuneration applicable for (a) the extended period of Engagement or (b) the period of the second and any subsequent Engagement, subject to the Client not being liable to pay a greater sum in Introduction Fees than the Client would have been liable for under clause 3.3 had the Candidate first been Engaged for 12 months or more.
The Client’s obligations under this clause 3 shall be performed without any right of the Client to invoke set-off, deductions, withholdings or other similar rights.
VAT is charged at the standard rate on all fees.
The Agency reserves the right to charge interest under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 on invoiced amounts unpaid for more than 7 days the rate of 8% per annum above the base rate from time to time of the Bank of England from the due date until the date of payment.
4. REFUNDS
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If, after an offer has been made and accepted, the Engagement (a) does not commence because the Candidate withdraws their acceptance; or (b) once it has commenced, is terminated by either the Candidate or the Client (except in circumstances where the Candidate is made redundant) before the expiry of [12] weeks from the date of commencement of the Engagement; the fee will be refunded in accordance with the accompanying Scale of Refund set out in the schedule to these Terms of Business.
In order to qualify for the refund set out in clause 4.1, the Client must pay the Agency’s fee within 7 days of the date of invoice and must notify the Agency in writing of the termination of the Engagement within 7 days of its termination.
For the purposes of this clause 4 the date of termination of the Engagement shall be the date on which the Candidate ceases working or would have ceased working for the Client, but for any period of garden leave or payment in lieu of notice, whichever is the later.
In circumstances where clause 3.5 applies, the full Introduction Fee is payable and there shall be no entitlement to a refund.
If subsequent to the Client receiving a refund the Candidate is re-Engaged within a period of 6 calendar months from the date of termination, then the refund shall be repaid to the Agency. The Client shall not be entitled to any further refunds in relation to the re-Engagement of this Candidate.
5. CANCELLATION FEE
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If, after an offer of Engagement has been made to the Applicant, the Client decides for any reason to withdraw it, the Client shall be liable to pay the Agency a minimum fee as indicated on the Scale of Refund set out in the schedule to these Terms of Business.
6. INTRODUCTIONS TO THIRD PARTIES
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Introductions of Candidates are confidential. If a Client discloses a Candidate’s details to a third party, that will be deemed to be a “Third Party Introduction”. If that Third Party Introduction results in an Engagement of the Candidate by the third party within 6 months of the Agency’s Introduction of the Candidate to the Client, then the Client will be liable to the Agency for payment of an Introduction Fee calculated in accordance with clause 3.3. Neither the Client nor the third party shall be entitled to a refund of the Introduction Fee under clause 4 in any circumstances.
Where the amount of the actual Remuneration is not known the Agency will charge a fee calculated in accordance with clause 3.4 on the minimum level of remuneration applicable for the position in which the Applicant has been engaged with regard to any information supplied to the Agency by the Client and/or comparable positions in the market generally for such positions.
In the event that any employee of the Agency with whom the Client has had personal dealings accepts an Engagement with the Client within 3 months of leaving the Agency’s employment, the Client shall be liable to pay an introduction fee to the Agency in accordance with clause 3.4.
7. SUITABILITY CHECKS
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The Agency endeavours to ensure the suitability of Candidates Introduced to the Client to work in the position which the Client seeks to fill by taking reasonably practicable steps to:
ensure that it would not be detrimental to the interests of either the Client or the Candidate;
ensure that both the Client and Candidate are aware of any requirements imposed by law or by any professional body;
confirm that the Candidate is willing to work in the position
obtain confirmation of the Candidate’s identity; and that the Candidate has the experience, training, qualifications, and any authorisation which the Client considers necessary or which may be required by law or by any professional body.
Notwithstanding clause 6.1 the Client must satisfy itself as to the suitability of the Candidate for the position they are seeking to fill. The Client is responsible for:
taking up any references provided by the Candidate before Engaging the Candidate;
checking the Candidate’s right to work and obtaining permission to work as may be required by the law of the country in which the Candidate is Engaged to work;
the arrangement of medical examinations and/or investigations into the medical history of any Candidate; and
satisfying any medical and other requirements, qualifications or permission required for the Candidate to work in the Engagement.
To enable the Agency to comply with its obligations under clause 6.1 above the Client undertakes to provide to the Agency details of the position which the Client seeks to fill, including the following:
the type of work that the Candidate would be required to do;
the location and hours of work;
the experience, training, qualifications and any authorisation which the Client considers necessary or which are required by law or any professional body for the Candidate to possess in order to work in the position;
any risks to health or safety known to the Client and what steps the Client has taken to prevent or control such risks;
the date the Client requires the Candidate to commence the Engagement;
the duration or likely duration of the Engagement;
the minimum rate of Remuneration, expenses and any other benefits that would be offered;
the intervals of payment of Remuneration; and
the length of notice that the Candidate would be entitled to give and receive to terminate their employment with the Client.
Where the Candidate is Introduced for a position which involves working with, caring for or attending a Vulnerable Person the Agency shall, in addition to the obligations in clause 6.1, take reasonably practicable steps to:
obtain confirmation of the Candidate’s identity;
obtain confirmation that the Candidate has the experience, training, qualifications and any authorisation which the Client considers necessary or which may be required by law or by any professional body; and
obtain and offer to provide copies to the Client of two references from persons who are not relatives of the Candidate and who have agreed that the references they provide may be disclosed to the Client; and any relevant qualifications or authorisations of the Candidate. If the Agency has taken all reasonably practicable steps to obtain such information and has been unable to do so fully it shall inform the Client of the steps it has taken to obtain this information in any event.
8. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
When the Agency Introduces a Candidate to the Client the Agency shall inform the Client that they have obtained confirmation of the matters set out in clause 6.1 and in the case of a position which involves working with Vulnerable Persons the matters in clause 6.4. Where such information is not given in paper form or by electronic means it shall be confirmed by such means by the end of the third business day (excluding Saturday, Sunday and any public or bank holiday) following, save where the Candidate is being Introduced for an Engagement which is the same as one in which the Candidate has worked within the previous 5 business days and such information has already been given to the Client.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION
All information relating to a Candidate is confidential and subject to the Data Protection Laws and is provided solely for the purpose of providing work-finding services to the Client. Such information must not be used for any other purpose nor divulged to any third party and the Client undertakes to abide by the provisions of the Data Protection Laws in receiving and processing the data at all times. In addition information relating to the Agency’s business which is capable of being confidential must be kept confidential and not divulged to any third party, except information which is in the public domain.
10. LIABILITY
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The Agency shall not be liable under any circumstances for any loss, expense, damage, delay, costs or compensation (whether direct, indirect or consequential) which may be suffered or incurred by the Client arising from or in any way connected with the Agency seeking a Candidate for the Client or from the Introduction to or Engagement of any Candidate by the Client or from the failure of the Agency to introduce any Candidate. For the avoidance of doubt, the Agency does not exclude liability for death or personal injury arising from its own negligence or for any other loss which it is not permitted to exclude under law.
The Client shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Agency against any Losses incurred by the Agency arising out of any non-compliance with the Data Protection Laws, and/or as a result of any breach of, these Terms by the Client.
11. NOTICES
All notices which are required to be given in accordance with these Terms shall be in writing and may be delivered personally or by first class prepaid post to the registered office of the party upon whom the notice is to be served or any other address that the party has notified the other party in writing, by email or facsimile transmission. Any such notice shall be deemed to have been served: if by hand when delivered, if by first class post 48 hours following posting and if by email or facsimile transmission, when that email or facsimile is sent.
12. SEVERABILITY
If any of the provisions of these Terms shall be determined by any competent authority to be unenforceable to any extent, such provision shall, to that extent, be severed from the remaining terms, which shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws.
13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
These Terms are governed by the law of England & Wales and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England & Wales.
SCHEDULE: FEE STRUCTURE (Clause 3.3)
Remuneration | Transfer Fee as a Percentage of Remuneration |
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Less than £15,000 | 15% + VAT |
£15,001 to £29,999 | 17.5% + VAT |
£30,000 and above | 20% + VAT |
SCHEDULE: SCALE OF REFUND (Clause 4.1)
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The following scale of refund only applies in the event that the Client complies with the provisions of clauses 3.1, 4.1 and 4.2 of these Terms.
Where the Candidate ceases working for the Client during the first 12 weeks of the Engagement (except where the Candidate is or will be made redundant) or fails to commence an Engagement, except in the circumstances set out in clause 3.10, a refund of the Introduction Fee shall be paid to the Client in accordance with the scale set out below, subject to the conditions in clause 4.1 and 4.2.
Week in which the Engagement terminates in accordance with clause 4.2 | % of introduction fee refunded |
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1-2 | 90% |
3-4 | 80% |
5-6 | 60% |
7-8 | 40% |
9-10 | 20% |
11-12 | 10% |
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There will be no refund where the Candidate’s Engagement is terminated (or the Engagement would have terminated but for any period of garden leave or payment in lieu of notice) during or after the 13th week of the Engagement.
In the event of the Client cancelling the Engagement after an offer of an Engagement has been made to the Applicant the minimum fee specified in clause 5 shall become payable, which shall be calculated as follows: 17.5% of the Remuneration where the annual Remuneration is £15,000 or less and 20% of the Remuneration where the annual Remuneration is £15,001 or more.
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