.png?updated=1768936952)
The Water White Paper centralises regulation and restores the Chief Engineer role, but without a workforce strategy, the sector may struggle to deliver real progress.
Read more
Explore how the Autumn Budget 2025 affects UK recruitment, with rising employment costs, targeted sector investment, and strategic hiring guidance.
Read more
From April 2026, PAYE and NIC liability may shift to agencies or hiring companies if umbrella providers fail to comply. Understand your risks and how a compliant recruitment partner safeguards your business.
Read more
Industry article
The UK water industry must invest in communication professionals to share positive stories, highlight environmental progress, and attract new talent.
Industry article
The Cunliffe Review calls for sweeping reform across the UK water sector, but its success hinges on one overlooked factor: workforce readiness. This article breaks down the report’s key recommendations and delivers a frank assessment of what employers must do now to survive the regulatory and regional shake-up.
Industry article
Blanket Inside IR35 determinations may seem like a risk-averse solution, but they can be incredibly costly. In this article, we explore how misclassifying contractors drives up costs, damages your ability to attract top talent, and reduces workforce flexibility. Backed by real-world figures, we outline how to avoid these mistakes and make compliant, role-by-role assessments that protect both your budget and reputation.
Industry article
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the UK policy landscape. This article examines its growing role in regulation, political strategy, and public affairs—and highlights what professionals need to know to stay informed and relevant.
Industry article
Discover best practices for recruiting environmental policy analysts in the UK. Learn what skills to look for, common challenges, and how to build a more effective hiring strategy.
Industry article
Discover how engineers are transitioning between defence, aerospace, marine, manufacturing, water and other sectors. Learn how to position your transferable skills and stand out in today’s competitive UK market.
Industry article
KKR’s failed £4 billion Thames Water deal underscores that the UK water industry’s crisis runs deeper than one company’s finances. Murray McIntosh argues that only decisive structural reform, not another quick fix, can restore stability and public trust.
Industry article
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.
Industry article
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.