July 2006

Arras People Survey of Trends in the UK Project Management Market 2006

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Arras People, the project management recruitment specialists, conducted a survey of over 1000 current practitioners working in the field of project management, a growing sector in UK employment. The results show how the market has changed since 2000, and the key drivers in the sector today.

Once upon a time job security and status meant a senior position with a major company, underpinned by several years’ solid service. You could look forward to promotion, a decent pension, and lots of goodies, like cars, away days, courses and conferences. Not any more.

Key points from the survey:

• Project Managers who shun the “security” of permanent employment can reap big rewards as contractors
• A significant shift from permanent to contract/interim employment in project management in the UK.
• The market is highly competitive, with consequent downward pressures on rates in some sectors, and so there are winners and losers.
• Project management pay is generally rising, or is it? A significant minority disagrees.
• “Title” inflation” (where everyone calls themselves “a director” is rampant, but titles don’t affect take home pay!
• Employers are demanding professional accreditation, and the majority of respondents believe that accreditation will increase their earning power, though many question the validity or benefits of this requirement.
• A growing number of people are working in the public sector.
• Benefits for permanent employees have been stable if not slightly reduced since 2000 though people are anticipating a growth in 2006.

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