The engineering talent shortage in Belgium
What if we moved from reacting to anticipating?
Fewer than one engineer in ten changes employer each year, and eight in ten aren’t even looking. Profile Group and Listen unpack the Belgian engineering market, what really makes engineers move, and a practical method to hire before it ecomes urgent.
What you’ll learn
The context
Rearmament, reshoring, AI: why demand for engineers is here to stay.
The market
Where engineers are, region by region, and which job families drive demand.
Expectations
What makes an engineer want to join a company, and what makes them drop out along the way.
The strategic approach
Plan, stand out, retain: the method to build a lasting talent pool.
Who is it for?
For anyone hiring engineers in industry who wants to stop chasing open positions.
Two perspectives on the market
Choose your session, fill in a few details and the video is yours.
Benjamin Condé
Engineering & Industrial Recruitment Specialist, Profile Group
Profile Group is a 360° recruitment firm with an approach built on innovation, personalisation and listening.
Emilie Colleye
Senior Research Manager, Listen
Listen is a market research and consulting company specialised in listening to customers, employees and citizens.
Caroline Humblet
Engineering & Industrial Recruitment Specialist, Profile Group
Profile Group is a 360° recruitment firm with an approach built on innovation, personalisation and listening.
Munia Tonneaux
Senior Project Manager, Listen
Listen is a market research and consulting company specialised in listening to customers, employees and citizens.
“The companies that attract engineers best don’t shout louder than the rest. They know their audience better.”
Ready to hire before it’s urgent?
The replay is free and available now, in French or Dutch.


