Blakely Brown December Newsletter

Welcome to the final Blakely Brown newsletter of 2024!

As we close out the year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything we’ve accomplished as a company over the past 12 months and look forward to what lies ahead in 2025.

To all our clients, candidates, and supporters, thank you for being a valued part of the Blakely Brown community. From all of us here, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to catching up in 2025.

Warm regards, The Blakely Brown Team

A Heartfelt Thank You

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. From our brilliant clients and candidates to our dedicated team, Blakely Brown wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible people we work with every day.

This year, we’ve had the privilege of strengthening existing relationships while forging new ones. Our Co-Founders enjoyed an inspiring trip to the U.S., meeting clients face-to-face and getting to know them better, both professionally and personally.

We’re excited to continue nurturing these partnerships and to welcome new opportunities and connections in the future. Thank you for your trust and collaboration, it means the world to us.

2024 Highlights

It’s been a fantastic year at Blakely Brown! Here’s a snapshot of what we’ve achieved:

• 57 candidates placed in 10 companies across 12 states and 7 industries.

• 3 M&A deals successfully managed.

• 31 new team members welcomed.

• 1 brand-new office opened in Miami!

We couldn’t have done it without the collective efforts of our team and the trust of our clients and candidates.

What’s Next for 2025?

As we wrap up 2024, we’re already gearing up for what promises to be an exciting year ahead. Here are our top five predictions for the U.S. engineering recruitment market in 2025:

1. Renewable Energy Demand: Sustainability will drive growth in solar, wind, and EV infrastructure, creating high demand for green energy professionals.

2. Tech-Driven Skills: Hybrid roles combining engineering expertise with AI, IoT, and digital twin capabilities will gain prominence.

3. Infrastructure Growth: Federal investments will fuel hiring for transportation, water management, and public works projects.

4. Remote Work Opportunities: Design engineers and technical professionals will continue to benefit from flexible work arrangements.

5. Labor Shortages Persist: Sectors like surveying and geotechnical engineering will face ongoing skill shortages, requiring innovative hiring solutions.

Recruitment Tips for 2025:

• Build pipelines in green energy and emerging tech.

• Invest in upskilling programs to address skill gaps.

• Emphasize flexible working to attract top talent.

• Explore global talent pools to mitigate shortages.

Our Plans for 2025

Next year, we’re thrilled to focus on expanding our team and services.

• Growing in Miami: After securing our office in Brickell, the next step is to build our Miami team. We’re excited to establish a local presence and hire talent to support our U.S. operations.

• Expanding into New Markets: As our team grows in both the U.K. and U.S., we’ll be expanding into new engineering markets to better serve our clients.

  
  

If your company is struggling to hire in a specific market, let us know. We’re here to help you find the talent you need to succeed.

Thank you for being part of our journey in 2024. Here’s to an even more exciting 2025!