Carrington West Launches 2025 Salary Surveys: "Skills Shortages Continue to Drive Salary Rises"
Portsmouth, UK – Carrington West is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated 2025 Salary Surveys & Guides. These comprehensive reports, available for download on the company’s website, provide invaluable insights into salary trends and recruitment challenges across the built environment sectors the company recruits for.
The surveys reveal a consistent theme: a persistent shortage of skilled professionals is driving up salaries and creating intense competition for talent. Among the standout findings, the guide notes that roles such as hydraulic modellers, quantity surveyors, and electrical design engineers are in critically short supply, with employers increasingly turning to freelance contracts as permanent recruitment timelines stretch.
Simon Gardiner, Director at Carrington West, commented on the findings: "The 2025 Salary Surveys highlight the pressing challenges our clients face in attracting and retaining talent. While there are positive signs of growth in infrastructure investment, the skills gap remains a significant hurdle. Our data reinforces the importance of strategic workforce planning and streamlined recruitment processes to secure the best candidates in a competitive market."
Notable Trends from the 2025 Salary Surveys:
Salary Growth: Across most sectors, salaries have risen to attract talent amidst fierce competition. For example, Principal Building Control Surveyors in the private sector have seen average salaries climb by 9%.
Contractor Reliance: In sectors like Water, where AMP8 is starting, delays in permanent recruitment have forced employers to rely heavily on freelance staff.
Quick Turnaround Critical: Employers who can complete the recruitment process within a week are six times more likely to secure top candidates.
Regional Disparities: London and Southeast continue to offer higher pay but also face greater challenges in filling roles due to living costs and hybrid work demands.
Blayne Cahill, Director at Carrington West, added: "These findings not only reflect the realities of today’s labour market but also underscore the need for innovative hiring strategies. Employers need to consider flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and above all, speed in decision-making to secure the right talent."
Carrington West invites all stakeholders, including HR professionals, hiring managers, and job seekers, to explore the reports for detailed salary ranges, market overviews, and insights into emerging trends.
For more information and to download the 2025 Salary Surveys, please visit https://www.carringtonwest.com/salary-surveys
Media Contact: Amanda Ansell Marketing Director T: 023 9387 6066 E: Amanda.ansell@carringtonwest.com
About Carrington West Carrington West is an award-winning recruitment company providing market-leading talent to the UK’s highways, infrastructure, town planning, water & environmental, property & housing, nuclear, building, and rail industries. Founded in 2011, Carrington West is committed to delivering excellence through a people-first approach.
