As can be seen from this link:

http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2012/march/report-shows-rise-in-online-job-opportunities/

According to the latest Monster Employment Index UK, the number of job postings increased by four per cent, while IT specific roles enjoyed growth of 23 per cent.

Contract positions in the engineering field, saw a 16 per cent rise in the number of jobs posted online.