
Vince Cable once stated that a strong British engineering sector is vital to the long term sustainability of the UK’s economic recovery. His statement has recently been backed up by Cebr research, conducted on behalf of EngineeringUK.
The engineering sector accounts for over a quarter of the nation’s firms and employs around 5.5m people. And the average engineering sector employee is seen to be more productive than those in accountancy or the legal profession. Paul Jackson, CEO of EngineeringUK, said: ?Engineering is a vital part of the UK economy, not just in terms of significant turnover but also with regards employment. For every new engineering role an additional two jobs are created in the economy. “The engineering community is increasingly involved in a collective drive to inspire the next generation, who will ensure the continued growth and success of the industry in the UK. This collaborative work must continue if we are to come even close to realising engineering’s potential.” For the sector and the economy alike to truly flourish, as Cable suggests, ?increasing the supply of engineers is at the heart of it?. Read more about the engineering sector:- Knowledge gap holds back future talent
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