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The Water Industry Labour Report 2025
From commercial to engineering roles, we’ve worked with SMEs and supply chain professionals since 2015.
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As regulation and skills shortages continue to impact tier provider recruitment, an agile approach is the only way forward.
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Since 2015, we have specialised in recruiting commercial and engineering roles for water companies, meeting the specific needs of changing AMP cycles.
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Murray McIntosh has been resourcing the water industry for over a decade, supplying skilled professionals across frameworks, tier providers, suppliers, and sector bodies. We understand the recruitment challenges facing water companies and the industry overall, especially in the lead up to and during the latest AMP cycles. Crucially, we know how to overcome hiring barriers and deliver talent, often at short notice.
But we don’t just solve immediate hiring needs. Our team is committed to long-term workforce sustainability. With ongoing skills shortages in the water industry, we partner with employers, government bodies, education providers, and trade associations to attract new talent. From encouraging younger generations into water careers to reshaping strategies that bring experts from other industries, we’re driving change.
We take a data-driven approach to our strategic recruitment advice, utilising the latest in our unique industry research to inform employers across the industry of the upcoming skills trends, talent moves and salary expectations.
As trusted specialists and proud members of AquaFed, Future Water, and the Institute of Water, Murray McIntosh is your one-stop solution for water industry recruitment, today and for the future.
This report provides a detailed analysis of workforce challenges in the UK water sector. Referenced in the Independent Water Commission Final Report, it has driven discussions on strategic workforce planning, early careers investment, and upskilling opportunities, shaping how the industry approaches workforce resilience and sustainability.
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Click to browse AMP videos£75,000-£85,000 per annumBristol
Design Manager - Water Infrastructure Location: Bristol (South West) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £85,000 + car scheme + bonus + excellent benefits
£500-£530 per DailyPeterborough
Civil Engineer - Water Non-Infrastructure (Clean & Waste Water) Contract: 12-month rolling contract (Inside IR35) Rate: £500 - £530 per day DOE Location: Peterborough - site attendance 2 days bi-weekly Expenses: Mileage and lodging reimbursed + £25 per night allowance
£500-£530 per Daily
Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector (Contract) £500-£530 per day (Inside IR35) | 12-month rolling contract Peterborough - on site 2 days every fortnight Mileage, lodging and £25 per night allowance reimbursed We're recruiting an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support a major water sector programme, delivering full lifecycle mechanical designs from concept through to commissioning and handover.
£70,000-£75,000 per annumKent
Project Manager - Clean Water Infrastructure (AMP8) Location: London & Thames Valley (site-based with regional travel) Salary: £75,000 + company car & fuel card + bonus Contract type: Permanent Industry: Water / Utilities / Infrastructure Working pattern: Predominantly site-based, long-term framework work
£35,000-£45,000 per annumMonmouthshire
My client are seeking a Project Engineer on a permanent basis. The client is a leading provider of responsive wastewater treatment solutions across the UK, delivering environmental protection through innovative package plant systems. You'll be responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of turnkey projects, from planning and fabrication to site installation, commissioning, and handover.
£450-£500 per DailyEast London
* Role: Sub Agent (Civil Engineering) * Contract: Initial 6 months (strong potential to extend) * Rate: £450 - £500 per day DOE (Inside IR35) * Location: Stratford, East London (site-based) * Start date: 25 January 2026
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