Careers Advice

Salaries across the UK real estate sector have risen sharply over the past year, but employers face growing pressure to offer more than competitive pay as professionals demand greater flexibility, career progression and recognition. The findings come from  Macdonald & Company’s 2026 Salary, Rewards and Sentiments report , which draws on more than 12,000 salary data points and feedback from professionals across the real estate sector....

A recent labour market analysis from Randstad suggests that despite concerns around the impact that AI will have on jobs, the technology is also spurring soaring demand for skilled trade talent required to train, implement and sustain it. The roles required are increasingly highly specialised, digital-first positions. From electricians to robot technicians, digital fluency is now a prerequisite. This convergence means the skilled trades are...

You've invested time in gaining professional qualifications, developing technical expertise and building a reputation for competence. But before you submit your next job application, there's one more thing worth checking – your social media.   For employers recruiting building engineers and other built environment professionals, your online presence has become part of the hiring process. While your qualifications and experience...