The same M&E or FM job title can pay tens of thousands apart in 2026. What's driving the spread, where pay is moving and what it means whether you're hiring or on the tools.
Read more →Electricians get around 14% over three years, plumbing and HVAC operatives get 3.4% a year for two. What the new JIB agreements mean for employers and candidates.
Read more →Counter-offers are everywhere at the moment. An honest look at why they're being thrown around, what they really cost both sides, and what to do if you've got one on the table.
Read more →What's behind the M&E estimator shortage across the UK, what's working for clients filling the role, and where salaries are sitting in 2026.
Read more →The full salary matrix for 10 roles, 3-tier offer bands, regional breakdowns and what actually gets offers over the line.
Read more →An honest look at both models. When retained makes sense, when contingency is fine, and when you're paying twice for the same outcome.
Read more →Salary benchmarks, what good looks like and what trips businesses up at the offer stage for M&E's most in-demand roles.
Read more →Whether you've got a role to fill or just want to pick our brains on the market, we're always up for a chat.