Everyone is searching, no one is finding – This is how Hemminger responds strategically
The German job market seems contradictory at the moment: well-educated career starters are finding it difficult to find jobs, while companies are desperately searching for skilled workers.
Thomas Nußbaum, one of the managing directors at Hemminger, sums it up in a recent report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung (December 19, 2025) Link on this topic in a nutshell: "For as long as I can remember, it has never been more difficult to find young engineers." The article illustrates the tension between two opposing forces: on the one hand, applicants with good degrees who receive many rejections; on the other hand, companies that have been unable to fill vacancies for years.
Why the "mismatch" arises in the labor market
There are several reasons why both can be true at the same time (from the article in the SZ):
- Fewer entry-level positionsAccording to Stepstone's analysis, entry-level positions have declined significantly compared to the average of recent years.
- Economy & CautionMany companies are hiring more cautiously and prefer candidates with professional experience.
- Qualification and industry shiftsWhile some occupational fields are less in demand, others (including skilled trades, healthcare, and engineering) continue to experience a shortage of workers.
- Regional factorJobs are often available in places where candidates do not live or do not want to stay, which widens the gap.
In short: the problem is not "too few people" overall, but rather Too few suitably qualified people in the right place at the right time.
For many industries, this means that entry-level positions are being advertised more cautiously and professional experience is being given greater priority—while bottleneck areas (including engineering and technology) remain significantly understaffed.
How Hemminger turns a challenge into a virtue
Don't just wait for the perfect match to show up by chance—build talent within your company in a targeted way.
As Thomas Nußbaum describes Nußbaum interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Hemminger is consistently developing a strategy to overcome the bottleneck situation: train directly, develop systematically, and create clear career paths – from entry-level positions to specializations and advanced qualifications. This is not only employer branding, but also a factor in the robustness of project capabilities: those who work on demanding geodesy and surveying tasks need expertise not "sometime in the future," but in a predictable and sustainable manner within the team.
Strong into the future: Restructuring of business divisions starting in January 2026
To ensure sustainable growth and future stability, the Hemminger Group's business divisions were restructured and realigned as part of the "Strategy 2030" initiative.
In line with the long-term talent strategy, employees are currently being sought for two newly created key positions that are crucial for sustainable growth and project quality.
Employees in key positions: We are currently looking for a Division Manager for Engineering Surveying (m/f/d).
As Head of Engineering Surveying (m/f/d) You will assume overall strategic and operational responsibility for one of the four central business areas of the Hemminger Group. In this position, you will lead a team of around 50 employees at various locations and actively shape the further development of the division: technically, economically, and organizationally.
These include, among others: the Further development of services in engineering surveying, which Responsibility for budget targets and growth, which Identification of new market opportunities (including evaluation of technical innovations), as well as a pronounced Customer and market proximity. In addition, the role includes Support with requests for quotations and tenders together with the Project Management service area, the Assembling high-performing project teamswho Ensuring successful project completion in close coordination with the service areas and the Compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
The interesting thing here is: design and strategic development instead of purely operational engineering surveying, and the opportunity to Innovation, market strategy, and economic stability Actively manage it! Interested? Here are all the details. Link
Become a project manager at Hemminger
For the newly established Project management service area of the Hemminger Group we are looking for Effective immediately, project managers (PM). In this position, you will be responsible for Structured, efficient, and successful implementation of projects across all project phases. They accompany projects from the Offer phase until completion and present the Compliance with time, cost, and quality targets secure in accordance with the Hemminger Group's PM standards.
Detailed information about the position can be found here. Link
In a nutshell: The job market is not contradictory—it is segmented.
The SZ article shows that the "skills shortage" is not a blanket phenomenon, but depends heavily on the industry, region, and qualification profile.
At Hemminger, we address this reality through practical action: through training, continuing education, and career paths, as well as through the targeted filling of key roles that further secure our future viability.
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