Recent years have seen a rise in the number of Quantity Surveyors moving into contract work and reaping the benefits. However, with a skills shortage of Quantity Surveyors around the UK, both permanent and contract staff are now being paid generously. With the uncertainty of Brexit negotiations, are contract sector professionals taking into account the
So, the day has finally arrived that you have wished for over the last 3 years – no more exams, no more deadlines… FREEDOM! But now that day is here what do you do? As exciting as the working world can be, the transition from university to 8.30am starts can be tough. As a graduate
So, there we have it, my first year in recruitment is complete. What a rollercoaster it has been…but a rollercoaster I would get back on again and again and again. Like a lot of graduates, I was unsure what career path I was going to go down. Straight out of uni I decided travelling and
Over the past couple of years, we have seen a decline in the number of Quantity Surveyors across the Board within Civil Engineering and Construction. According to surveys, 65% of companies across Civil and Construction industries reported that there is a distinct lack of QS’s available for work. Some argue that because of this shortage,
Here at Highfield, we love to raise money for many charities close to our hearts. No challenge is too big… so this year, on the 15th July, the bravest of Highfield are set to take on Mount Snowdon to fundraise for Crohn’s and Colitis Charity. The Crohn’s and Colitis Charity are the UK’s leading charity
Fears of strike action hitting the £18bn Hinkley Point C construction programme have been discussed. However, after EDF stepped in, it seems the strike, which was triggered by the issue of bonus payments, could be off. Strike fears emerged last week as the involved unions conducted a ballot of their members on whether to accept
Highfield Professional Solutions are thrilled to announce we have been shortlisted for Employer of the Year in the South Coast Business Awards 2017. At Highfield Professional Solutions, we take great pride in our talent, and fully invest in the development and success of our staff. We understand and recognise that it is our employees that
It seems like it is good news for the building sector, as it has seen its fastest pace growth in four months in April. This is showing real signs that the economy might be recovering a little momentum, after news of Brexit saw 2017 off to a slow start. The Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’
With the Quantity Surveyor market busier than ever it’s only natural that even the most content professionals are curious to know what the market is paying. So, if you are a Quantity Surveyor and wondering how you could increase your salary, you have come to the right place. On average how much money can
The ongoing skills shortage within the construction industry is driving up wages and has the potential to hold back vital infrastructure projects, including efforts to build more homes to end country’s housing crisis. The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said construction wages rose by 6% in 2015, well ahead of the 2% UK average,
