In addition, EngineeringUK projects a shortfall of 20,000 people entering the engineering profession with level 4+ skills over the next 10 years. In a survey of more than 3,600 engineers by The Engineer, 40% were aged 50 or above demonstrating the imbalance that exists in the UK engineering workforce. A major reason for this skills gap is due to the ageing engineering workforce – a large number of engineers are expected to retire in the next 10 years and not enough younger people are entering the profession. Those with civil engineering skills are in high demand as the UK workforce continues to experience a shortage of necessary engineering skills. If you’ve chosen to study engineering or have just finished an engineering degree, you’re already on the path to a successful, rewarding career.
