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Why Early Careers Matter in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering
The UK’s Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation (EC&I) sector faces a growing skills shortage, with demand for expertise in automation, renewables, and infrastructure outpacing supply. Investing

Best practices for onboarding new EC&I hires
Onboarding new Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation (EC&I) engineers is critical to ensuring project success, safety compliance, and long-term employee retention. A structured onboarding process helps

Handing your notice into your current employer
So, you’ve accepted a new EC&I role, congratulations! But before you can start the next chapter of your career, there’s one more important step: handing

Contract vs Permanent Engineering roles: which is right for you?
For Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation (EC&I) professionals, career decisions often come down to more than just job title or location. One of the biggest questions

5 mistakes companies make when hiring engineers (and how to avoid them)
Hiring Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation (EC&I) engineers can be challenging, especially when demand for skilled professionals is so high. Even well-resourced businesses can find themselves

EC&I Opportunities in the Steel Industry
EC&I Opportunities in the Steel might not be the most obvious destination for your next role, but maybe it should be. With ongoing investment,