Is September a good time to search for a new job?

Generally speaking, to increase your chances of finding the job that best suits your preferences, experience and qualifications always ensure that you regularly update your CV and keep looking throughout the year. That said, there are times of the year … Continue reading

No more remote ID checks

As of the 1st of October 2022, employers will no longer be able to carry out Right to Work or ID checks remotely. Photo by Romain Dancre on Unsplash Read this article by ShipShape to find out what’s changing and how employers will … Continue reading

Construction’s ‘healthy’ acquisition activity driven by green focus.

Article by Ella Jessel from the New Civil Engineer Something positive to read on a Friday morning. It was great to read that:‘key drivers of current acquisition activity was the sector’s renewed focus on environmental issues.’ See full article below. … Continue reading

£4M in funding announced for 19 projects across London aimed at building resilience to climate change.

With the UK set to have another heatwave this week, we were glad here at Intersect Global to read that: ‘Making better use of rain water in London was the focus of a new funding stream announced last week. Mayor … Continue reading

Unconscious bias in Recruitment

Our minds make decisions intuitively, before we’re aware of it. Unconscious bias in recruitment is common but we can all do our bit to reduce it and make the recruitment process fairer. This video by ‘The Equal Group’ gives food for thought … Continue reading

Can Civil Engineering and Sustainability go hand in hand?

Sustainability is thankfully becoming more forefront when businesses are setting out their objectives or their company’s mission statements and values. In 2015, the United Nations, set out the Sustainable Development Goals (also known as the SDG’s) of which there are … Continue reading

Are rising business costs affecting recruitment in the Civil Engineering sector?

According to the Bank of England, the rate of inflation is set to rise to 11% this year, eventually slowing down by next year and at 2% in the next two years. Whilst it is somewhat of a relief to … Continue reading

Man typing on laptop

5 top tips for Civil Engineering CV writing

CV or Curriculum Vitae writing can be perceived as a daunting task; it is however your first opportunity to be noticed and impress a potential recruiter and/or employer. ‘Research conducted in the US (Ladders eye-racking study, 2018) and in Canada … Continue reading

Demand for Construction Workers at all Time High

All sectors are feeling the pinch in this candidate-led market, with unemployment at record lows as employers scramble to find enough workers to fill their vacant roles. But nowhere is this more true than in the construction industry, which, according … Continue reading

ONS Labour Market Overview

Hours Worked Increase The Office of National Statistics release a monthly labour market overview, which estimates levels of employment, unemployment, economical activity, and other employment-related statistics for the UK. The latest UK Labour Market Overview shows, among other things, that … Continue reading

Elizabeth line will open on Tuesday 24 May

Transport for London has today finally confirmed the Elizabeth line will open on Tuesday 24 May, subject to final safety approvals. But work is set continue at the delayed Bond Street station, which will not open with the other stations … Continue reading

VolkerFiztpatrick wins three new Birmingham railway stations

VolkerFiztpatrick wins three new Birmingham railway stations VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to build three railway stations on the Camp Hill line in south Birmingham. The £61m scheme will reintroduce passenger train services to Moseley, Kings … Continue reading