Spencer Ogden’s latest Global Market Update brings together exclusive data, expert insights, and first-hand intelligence from our teams across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, offering a clear view of how global hiring evolved through Q3 2025.

This quarter reinforced a defining trend of the year: stability built on selectivity. Across most markets, contract demand remained strong, driven by project-critical hiring in grid, renewable, and infrastructure delivery. Permanent hiring continued to be strategic, with employers focusing on long-term value through leadership, finance, and technical capability. This was seen particularly within data centres, battery storage, and grid modernisation.

While the global market is adjusting to shifting policy landscapes and capital conditions, investment in energy transition and digital infrastructure remains robust. The growing intersection between power and data, from hyperscale projects to AI-driven energy demand, is reshaping where and how companies build their teams.

“We’ve moved from cyclical trends of supply and demand into what I would call a secular acceleration, where technology, policy, and investment are converging at unprecedented speed.”
– Henry de Lusignan, CEO

What you’ll learn from the report

Quarter-on-quarter hiring trends across Sustainability, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and US Energy Finance
Contract and permanent hiring insights - where demand is growing and which skill sets remain most competitive
Sector-specific breakdowns of in-demand roles, emerging technologies, and project hotspots
Regional hiring outlooks across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, supported by insights from our local experts
Proprietary data and analysis drawn from our global database and LinkedIn Talent Insights
Commentary on how factors such as energy security, investment shifts, and AI-led infrastructure growth are reshaping workforce strategies
Forward-looking insights into how organisations are building resilience and planning for 2026 and beyond

Why it matters

Hiring data remains one of the strongest early signals of market change. Whether you’re planning investment, building capability, or managing workforce transitions, our quarterly updates are designed to help you make informed, confident decisions in an increasingly complex landscape.

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