The number of internet searches in the UK for construction jobs in Saudi Arabia has soared by 293% year on year, according to the online tradesperson marketplace, Rated People.
It warned that “a better quality of life and enhanced career opportunities are driving UK tradespeople to seek work abroad”, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a possible destination of interest alongside Australia.
Year-on-year growth in searches for construction jobs in Australia saw high growth as well, particularly jobs in plumbing (171% y-o-y growth), painting (158%), plastering (157%), roofing (130%), carpentry (129%), and tiling (129%).
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