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Civil design engineers: what our consultants are seeing in the water sector

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Bradley Haworth
Feb 02, 2026 · 4 mins read

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.

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Biggest water reform in decades overlooks key skills gap

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Adam Cave
Jan 27, 2026 · 8 mins read

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.

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Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Hiring Across the UK’s Key Sectors

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Anna Kelly
Dec 10, 2025 · 6 mins read

Explore how the Autumn Budget 2025 affects UK recruitment, with rising employment costs, targeted sector investment, and strategic hiring guidance.

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