Engineers confident of growth

Nearly 40% of engineering firms hope to grow and hire more staff over the course of the next 18 months.

The statistic is one of the major findings from a survey undertaken by Engineers Ireland as part of a year-long research and consultation programme aimed at revising its CPD (continuing professional development) accredited employer standard; newly launched by Education Minister Ruairí Quinn.

First launched three years ago, the national standard has been achieved by 144 leading engineering employers across Ireland and is backed by the Government.