Construction vacancies close to 20-year high as demand for labour intensifies

By Jordan Marshall2021-07-16T10:14:00

ONS data reveals extent of skills shortage with 33,000 jobs on offer in the sector

The construction skills shortage has intensified with the level of vacancies at its second highest level in 20 years, according to the latest Office for National Statistics figures.

The figures said there were 33,000 job vacancies across the industry for the period of April to June this year.

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