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The Middle Eastern conflict, energy volatility and what it means for recruitment in the energy sector

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Lauren Maddocks
May 12, 2026 · 7 mins read

Geopolitical volatility is reshaping hiring in the energy sector. This article explores how policy, corporate affairs and leadership capability demands are evolving in response.

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AMP8: Year 0 — A Slow Start with High Stakes

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Adam Cave
May 05, 2026 · 8 mins read

What we're hearing about AMP8 doesn't match the official narrative. Stalled programmes, draining talent, and the workforce crisis the sector must confront.

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Why the water industry must look beyond its own talent pool: and where to find transferable skills

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Bradley Haworth
Apr 22, 2026 · 4 mins read

With AMP8 driving £104bn of investment, the water industry faces a critical workforce shortage. Discover why relying solely on sector-experienced talent is no longer viable, and which adjacent industries offer the transferable engineering, project delivery and leadership skills needed to meet rising demand.

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Water engineer recruitment problems mount ahead of AMP8

To anyone with more than a passing interest in the UK water industry, the news from last month that Ofwat was considering relaxing its performance metrics for AMP8 was met with surprise.

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Adam Cave
Jul 24, 2024 · 6 mins read
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Data reveals energy sector’s EDI progress and challenges

Today [11 June], the energy industry will present the results of two sector-wide Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) surveys at the flagship EDI in Energy Conference, hosted by Energy UK, Energy Institute and Energy Networks Association.

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Lauren Maddocks
Jun 11, 2024 · 10 mins read
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Water industry facing an ‘engineer exodus’

The water industry is facing a talent crisis, with 70% of engineers considering moving to other sectors like renewables, nuclear, and oil & gas within the next two years.