Why the UK needs more Engineering Leaders, not just more engineers

Leigh Fleming

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The UK’s engineering skills shortage is now developing into something more specific – a leadership gap, says Professor Leigh Fleming, Acting Dean - School of Computing & Engineering, University of Huddersfield.

Period	6 May 2026

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Media contributions

Title	Why the UK needs more Engineering Leaders, not just more engineers
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	The Engineer
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	6/05/26
Description	The UK’s engineering skills shortage is now developing into something more specific – a leadership gap, says Professor Leigh Fleming, Acting Dean - School of Computing & Engineering, University of Huddersfield.
URL	https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/opinion/uk-needs-engineering-leaders-not-just-engineers
Persons	Leigh Fleming