To support corporate recruitment and provide employment opportunities in key technical fields, the Hanoi Department of Home Affairs and the Hanoi Employment Service Center will organize a specialized job fair for the construction, mechanical engineering, and transportation sectors on August 25.
According to the Hanoi Employment Service Center, the event is part of a broader strategy to develop the city's labor market and address employment needs across the capital throughout 2026.
The fair is expected to attract between 30 and 50 participants, including construction contractors, mechanical manufacturers, transportation firms, and vocational education institutions. Participating businesses will recruit for a wide range of positions, including general laborers, technical workers, welders, and machine operators, as well as high-level roles such as technical officers, project managers, and engineers specializing in construction, mechanics, and transportation.
Data from the center indicates that the city’s labor market is currently benefiting from a series of "mega-projects" entering the mass construction phase. These include Ring Road 4 (Capital Region), the Nhon–Hanoi Station Metro Line, and the projected International Sports Urban Area in southern part of the capital city.
These massive infrastructure projects have triggered a surge in demand for construction and electromechanical engineers, project managers, and skilled technicians. Statistics show that several companies involved in these projects are launching large-scale recruitment drives, seeking tens of thousands of workers to ensure construction deadlines are met.
Notably, the construction sector—which accounts for 7.1% of total labor demand—has become a "hotspot" in the market. The boom in infrastructure projects has created an acute labor shortage, leading to supply-demand imbalances and fierce competition for personnel.
This pressure has forced major general contractors to increase average salary offerings by 10% to 20%. However, the primary bottleneck remains a critical shortage of high-level engineers and highly skilled technical workers. Despite high demand from employers, the current supply of skilled technical labor has yet to meet the actual requirements of these large-scale projects.
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