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Mott MacDonald Bentley partnered with Murray McIntosh for specialist engineering recruitment across infrastructure, clean, waste and reservoir schemes.
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Learn how Murray McIntosh helped RSE secure five niche contract engineers across Design, Process and Commissioning, achieving a 100% offer acceptance rate.
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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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The CMA’s PR24 redetermination highlights the need for water companies to optimise workforce strategy. Discover how strategic labour deployment can drive resilience, efficiency, and sustainability in a capital-constrained sector.
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Explore the state of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in UK workplaces. From gender pay gaps to LGBTQ+ visibility, disability participation and neurodiversity, this article examines progress, setbacks and the policies, economics and recruitment practices shaping change.
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Keir Starmer’s speech at the Labour conference laid out some clear signals for business. From tougher rules on long-term migration but more focus on youth mobility, to a push for apprenticeships and ongoing fiscal restraint, the message is simple: companies will need to invest in skills and resilience if they want to stay ahead.
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Discover key insights into engineering recruitment trends, skills demand and workforce challenges in our latest Engineering Report.
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Discover how to prepare a CV that gets noticed. Practical advice on formatting, keywords, and structure to boost your chances with Murray McIntosh.
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Discover why demand for policy and public affairs professionals is surging post-Covid. Insights from sector conversations reveal how organisations are investing in talent to navigate regulatory change and economic uncertainty.
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The UK water industry must invest in communication professionals to share positive stories, highlight environmental progress, and attract new talent.
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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.
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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.