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East Yorkshire Design and Engineering Market Heats Up: July Hiring Trends

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true 31 July 2025

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​In July 2025, the design and engineering sector across East Yorkshire is showing strong momentum, with major investments and new projects driving opportunities for skilled professionals. Yet while demand for design talent is high, competition among employers to secure the right people remains fierce.

Market Watch – Hiring Stays Strong

Engineering and manufacturing across East Yorkshire continue to thrive. Key investments such as Siemens expanding their wind turbine factory in Hull and the new rail factory in Goole are fuelling demand for design engineers, CAD specialists, and other technical talent.

Despite wider national uncertainty, engineering is still one of the few sectors where hiring is growing. Encouragingly, recent research suggests that 67% of professionals are considering a move this year. This means opportunity is there – but companies relying on job adverts alone risk missing the majority of potential candidates.

Takeaway: A proactive approach to recruitment is essential if businesses want to tap into this hidden talent pool.

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Quick Hiring Tip – Why Summer Matters

While many see summer as a slower season for recruitment, it can actually work to your advantage. People’s calendars are clearer, making interviews easier to arrange, and notice periods often align with September start dates. With many businesses delaying hiring until autumn, those who start conversations in summer can get ahead of the competition.

Tip: If you’re planning to grow your design or engineering team later this year, start the process now to beat the September rush.

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Tech Corner – What Design Teams Are Talking About

The design software landscape is always evolving. Here are the updates generating the most discussion right now:

  • SolidWorks 2025 – Some users are cautious due to reports of crashes; many are sticking with 2024 until updates improve stability.

  • AutoCAD 2025 – Minor but useful enhancements, including improved hatching and map integrations.

  • Inventor 2025 – Over 140 small improvements are making the user experience smoother, but file compatibility can still cause issues.

  • Revit 2025 – Largely minor fixes this year, with many firms delaying upgrades until plugins catch up.

  • Tekla Structures 2024 – Usability updates are welcome, though Rhino and Grasshopper compatibility remains a frustration.

  • MicroStation – New features such as Python scripting are promising, though early adopters have flagged occasional stability issues.

Advice: Always check plugin compatibility before upgrading and keep your systems up to date with patches to ensure smooth performance.

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Stay Connected

At Consortium Professional Recruitment, we are committed to keeping our clients and candidates informed about the latest trends shaping the design and engineering market in our region.

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