Every year ECM release our acclaimed Salary & Benefits Survey to participating clients. After an eventful and somewhat mercurial 2025, a large number of surveyed companies revealed plans for 2026 hiring. And once again, the most skilled senior candidates in hands-on technical roles are anticipated to be in the highest demand.

Our client companies wishing to receive a copy of the full 14 page report need only participate to receive their advance copy free of charge. We discuss not only the year gone by and changes to salaries and benefits, but a number of trends impacting hiring and retention.

Senior engineers are encouraged to contact ECM to discuss their requirements, as their skills may be urgently sought.

Graduate and mid-career candidates will still find opportunities as the year progresses; and we have already seen graduate offers accepted in 2026.

Leaders and managers will find select opportunities available, befitting their specialism and experience - contact us for a confidential discussion.

All of our candidates can as ever rest assured, CVs remain confidential and would only be sent to companies with each person's express permission in advance, following discussion.