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Finding the Right Fit: Specialist Engineer Recruitment with Energi People
Here at Energi People, we’ve spent the last couple of decades doing one thing exceptionally well: specialist engineer recruitment. From the beginning, we’ve always been about more than just matching a CV with a job spec. We take the time to understand our clients, our candidates, and the ever-evolving engineering and construction landscape and it…
Read More2025 UAE MEP Design Market & Salary Guide
The 2025 UAE MEP Design Market & Salary Guide charts another year of robust growth for mechanical, electrical & plumbing design across the Emirates. Mega-projects such as the Ajman 100 MW data centre, Palm Jebel Ali villas, the Abu Dhabi Sphere Entertainment Complex and the Dubai Metro Blue Line are fuelling unprecedented demand – and…
Read MoreThe Candidate Experience That Actually Cares
Let’s face it – recruitment has a reputation problem. At Energi People, we think it’s time for a candidate experience that actually cares. Too many candidates have been ghosted, spammed with irrelevant roles, or treated like a number on a spreadsheet. It’s no wonder there’s scepticism when a recruiter reaches out with “the perfect opportunity.”…
Read MoreEnergi People Wins Breakthrough Culture Award 2025
Energi People, a leading engineering recruitment specialist in the built environment, is thrilled to announce that we have received the Breakthrough Culture Award at the 2025 Hyer Culture 100 Awards. This accolade highlights companies exceptional workplace cultures, reinforcing our dedication to innovation and employee engagement. What is a Breakthrough Culture Award? The Hyer Culture 100…
Read MoreLosing Candidates in the Hiring Process
(And How to Stop It) Hi there! I’m Richard Brock, Associate Director at Energi People, leading our passionate Talent Team. If you’ve ever scratched your head wondering why promising candidates disappear halfway through your recruitment process? Because you’re not alone. Hiring the right person adds enormous value to your business—but losing them mid-process? That costs…
Read MoreSpring Into a New Job in the Built Environment
As spring breathes new life into the world, it’s also the perfect season to spring into a new job and evaluate your professional journey. If you’re in the built environment sector—especially within data centers or mission critical infrastructure—and feel your current role no longer challenges or excites you, now could be the time for a…
Read MoreIs Your Hiring Process Costing You Great Candidates?
We talk to hundreds of candidates and hiring managers across the Built Environment every month—and one thing comes up again and again: The best people don’t wait around. In a market where top talent is hard to find and competition is fierce, the speed of your hiring process could make all the difference. Wait too…
Read More2025 UK MEP Design Market Overview & Salary Guide
Welcome to our comprehensive Energi People 2025 UK MEP Design Market Overview and Salary Guide. As the MEP sector continues to evolve, this guide offers vital insights into the current trends, salary benchmarks, and what the future holds for professionals in the industry. Key Highlights: Rising Demand in a Candidate-Driven Market: The MEP design sector…
Read MoreTop 5 Hiring Myths Companies Believe
Let’s cut straight to the chase – your search for the “perfect candidate” might be killing your hiring success. Unicorn candidates—those elusive creatures who perfectly tick every box in overly detailed and often outdated job descriptions—simply don’t exist in today’s real-world job market. And by stubbornly chasing this myth, you’re missing out on outstanding talent.…
Read MoreRecruit Smarter in 2025: Think Project Management
Let’s cut to the chase. You’d never run a multi-million pound engineering project by winging it. So why are you doing exactly that with your most valuable asset – your people? If you are going to recruit Smarter in 2025: think Project Management. Engineering Your Workforce You’re an engineering leader. You live and breathe project…
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