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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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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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Future Water’s Impact Report 2025 rightly calls for honest conversation across the sector. This commentary explores why workforce sustainability remains a present constraint and why action must start earlier, inside organisations, not just at industry level.
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What we're hearing about AMP8 doesn't match the official narrative. Stalled programmes, draining talent, and the workforce crisis the sector must confront.
Bradley Haworth
Apr 22, 2026 · 4 mins read
Lauren Maddocks
Apr 14, 2026 · 6 mins read
Industry article
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.
Industry article
Future Water’s Impact Report 2025 rightly calls for honest conversation across the sector. This commentary explores why workforce sustainability remains a present constraint and why action must start earlier, inside organisations, not just at industry level.
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