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Property and construction is a complex market. The skill sets in highest demand cover a wide variety of industry sectors including land acquisition, planning, finance, asset management, design, surveying, and construction to name but a few.Drawing on our decades of experience in the sector, we’ve put together a list of the most in-demand skills within engineering and manufacturing as we navigate 2018. To ensure your business is ahead of the hiring game, be sure you have professionals who are experienced and possess the top 7 skills expected to shape the market this year and for years after.
Competition is high in the industry, which is why the ability to put in a bid for a large commercial project and win a contract is key. Professionals with sound commercial acumen who can ensure profitability through accurately pricing and running a project will be highly valuable assets throughout 2018. Ensuring you have the right team of professionals with this experience will be fundamental in the profitability and growth of your business.
Creating, agreeing upon, and managing construction or building contracts is a key aspect of any development job. To ensure obligations are met by both parties in the agreed upon time, and to the desired standard of the client, professionals with experience in contract management are vital. The continued and efficient operation of property and construction companies rely heavily on these professionals creating clearly defined and well-managed contracts, so be sure your contract manager is a leading talent in the field.
Fire and health and safety compliance is an increasingly important issue in this sector. As companies are under increasing scrutiny to ensure properties are well above standard in terms of health and safety and fire regulations, professionals skilled in managing fire, health and safety and compliance have never been so crucial. At a time when there is a lot of sensitivity around the subject, it is essential to not only ensure compliance, but also to highlight your commitment to quality and safety.
With land at a premium and space for new developments low, the need to maximize the return on new sites is under the spotlight. Professionals with the technical skills and know-how to make the best use out of a property through experience in managing large-scale developments are invaluable members of any site team. Be sure you have the right talent on your team.
If businesses do not keep moving forward with a flexible and agile approach to change, then they may not be nimble enough to tackle challenges around the corner. Business models which work in one economic environment are not guaranteed to work in another. As we approach more uncertain market conditions throughout 2018, it is important to hire professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to restructure, improve operational efficiency and strip costs when needed.
The ability to understand the complexity of these projects from planning to completion, particularly managing resources, is a very coveted skill. If your business is involved with such projects, it is crucial to have the right people on your team.
Every business wants to achieve the best results, which is why stakeholder management is such a fundamental skill. Professionals with such skills, and the ability to develop communication management plans which engage and influence stakeholders, facilitate success. There is tough competition for the best talent in the market, so be sure your team is well-equipped to ensure effective stakeholder management.If you’re looking to hire, why not get in touch with one of our specialist property and construction consultants for a confidential discussion about how we could find the skilled candidates you need to drive your business forward in 2018 and beyond?
