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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Engineering by Murray responds to the UK-EU defence deal, highlighting the opportunity for business growth via the SAFE fund but warning that without a strategy to tackle critical STEM skills shortages, its impact will be limited.
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Murray McIntosh’s 2025 Labour Report reveals a deepening talent crisis in the UK water sector, with almost half of engineers citing skills shortages as the top challenge—and a third eyeing exit. Urgent action is needed as AMP8 begins.
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Struggling to hire water engineers for AMP8 delivery? Learn why contingent hiring, IR35 reform, and a new workforce strategy are essential to closing the skills gap and hitting project targets.
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Discover the biggest mistakes companies make in engineering recruitment and how to avoid them. Speed, clarity, and smart CV screening are key to hiring top engineers.
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We’re gathering views for a new article exploring how short-termism in government is impacting policy, business, and strategy across sectors. Share your perspective with Anna Kelly—there’s no wrong answer.
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With KKR poised to invest £4 billion into Thames Water, this article explores what the private equity deal could mean for the sector’s biggest employer—and how it might help tackle the critical skills shortage threatening AMP8 delivery and long-term industry growth.
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Murray McIntosh praises Thames Water’s bold transparency in the BBC documentary ‘Inside the Crisis’—but warns the sector needs more than honesty to restore trust. Read our full statement and what this means for future collaboration.
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Discover why blending permanent and contract recruitment is the key to building a stable yet agile workforce. Learn how a hybrid hiring model can enhance flexibility, manage costs, and future-proof your business.
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Discover how Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) is transforming workforce planning in complex industries like water. By integrating ECI into recruitment strategies, businesses can reduce costs, minimise risks, and ensure a skilled workforce is in place when needed. Learn how proactive hiring, compliance checks, and supply chain collaboration can enhance efficiency and attract top talent.