Over 100 jobs anticipated on a major UK nuclear decommissioning project. But where will the specialist engineering skills come from? Another significant milestone for the UK’s nuclear sector. Costain has officially taken control of the reactor buildings area at Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Station in North Wales, marking the next phase of a major decommissioning programme. […]

We’re pleased to announce that Apex M&E Solutions has partnered with the National Screening Agency, enabling us to offer clients a much broader range of pre-employment screening and background checks. As recruitment into M&E, Energy, Infrastructure and regulated environments becomes increasingly compliance-driven, ensuring candidates are properly screened before mobilisation can be just as important as […]

That’s one of the most interesting messages coming from Gardiner & Theobald’s latest Autumn Market Update. While workloads have softened and Tier 1 contractors are showing greater appetite for selected projects, 68% of respondents reported tightening MEP availability. That distinction matters. A more competitive construction market doesn’t necessarily mean there is suddenly a bigger pool […]

A new £5bn UK construction framework has just gone live — and MEP is firmly within its scope. Pagabo and YPO’s National Framework for Major Works 2026 has named 56 contractors, covering projects valued from £5m across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The framework will support public-sector projects across new build, refurbishment, retrofit, specialist fit-out […]

Finding an Electrical Engineer is one thing. Finding one with the right: ⚡ HV experience 🏗️ Project background 📋 Competencies 📍 Location 💷 Salary expectations 🛡️ Regulated-environment experience …can be very different. We’ve created the Apex M&E Talent Scarcity Assessment to help employers understand how difficult a vacancy could be to fill before spending weeks […]

We’re launching a dedicated specialist division at Apex M&E Solutions. REGULATED & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Over the years, Apex has recruited engineering professionals across some of the UK’s most demanding and highly regulated environments, including Nuclear, Rail and Water & Wastewater infrastructure. Today, we’re also actively recruiting specialist personnel into National Grid power station and substation […]

The UK’s Defence Nuclear Enterprise expects workforce demand to reach around 65,000 people by 2030, highlighting the scale of the skills challenge associated with Britain’s long-term defence nuclear programmes. According to the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Nuclear Enterprise 2026 Annual Update to Parliament, the enterprise currently supports more than 47,000 jobs across the UK and […]