RICS: UK construction looking overseas to recruit

The UK construction industry faces a potential shortage of 224,900 workers by 2027, leading to project delays and increased costs. With labour scarcity a major concern for companies, the UK government is prompted to support recruitment by utilizing the Home Office’s Shortage Occupation List and the Skilled Worker visa route.

In a recent RICS article, Senior Associate Kirsty Moore writes about solutions to mitigate the shortages, including options for overseas and displaced talent while navigating compliance with sponsor licences.

Read the article here.