Buyers and cost engineers are the most in-demand professionals in the engineering sector, according to research from IT, technical and engineering recruitment consultancy IntaPeople.

The full list of top ten engineering roles are:

1.    buyers and cost engineers

2.    supply chain consultants

3.    planning engineers / project managers

4.    mechanical, electrical & electronic design engineers

5.    design draughtsman

6.    stress / structural engineers

7.    quality engineers

8.    manufacturing engineers

9.    software engineers

10.  engineering managers / operations directors

Chris Day, head of IntaPeople’s engineering division, says: “Despite some difficult conditions, organisations across the country have continued to recruit highly talented engineers as they look to deliver innovative, market-leading solutions. We’ve seen a number of markets pick up considerably over the past five to six months, including consultancy, medical, special purpose machinery, MOD (marine and oil & gas), and food.

“The strong demand for buyers & cost engineers is understandable as companies look to stay within budget, while the growing demand for logistical experts coincides with the launch of a number of exciting new projects around the country.”