What's it really like to work in water?
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AMP8 is putting unprecedented pressure on the water workforce. Share your views in the 2026 Water Industry Labour Report and help shape workforce strategy.
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Frequent leadership change is transforming how organisations hire, and shaping skills against a changing political agenda.
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With workforce shortages rising and AMP8 timelines compressing, the water sector faces a growing talent crisis. Discover why strategic, collaborative hiring is essential.
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An article exploring why trade associations and charities increasingly need strategic senior professionals who are also hands-on, what skills these hybrid leaders require, how budget shapes recruitment, and how specialist recruiters can help attract them.
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Security clearance delays in the defence sector are driving candidate dropouts. Discover how employers can improve engagement and retain engineering talent during lengthy security clearance processes.
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A look at how alliance frameworks are reshaping water-sector delivery, the benefits they bring, and the skills and capability gaps that could limit their success during AMP8.
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Discover how to deliver a seamless candidate experience from interview to onboarding. Improve engagement, strengthen your employer brand, and retain top talent with practical recruitment strategies.
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A practical guide to the most effective questions to ask at interview, helping experienced professionals demonstrate strategic thinking, commercial awareness and cultural fit.
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Discover why engineering skills shortages are impacting UK defence and what strategic, long term action is needed to rebuild capability and secure future talent.
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Discover insights from water industry professionals and learn how Murray McIntosh supports mid-to-senior talent, emerging professionals, and career changers entering the sector.
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Explore how Devolution is reshaping Strategic Communication skills and recruitment in the UK as power shifts regionally.
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Civil design engineers are in short supply in the UK water industry. Our consultants explain how IR35, incentives, and proactive hiring can help address the talent gap.