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Tier 1 & tier 2 providers

Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Thames Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Wessex Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client JN Bentley Tier Providers
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client Mott MacDonald
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Portsmouth Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client Northumbrian Water
Water Engineers - Client 2M Automation
Water Engineering Recruitment - Tier Provider - Client Balfour Beatty
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client ADSYST Automation
Water Engineering Recruitment - Anglian Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client Northavon group
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Yorkshire Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Ross Shire Engineering
Water Engineering Recruitment - Supply Chain - Client Saftronics
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Scottish Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client Constain
Water Engineering Recruitment - Recruiting water engineers for Client Capula

Delivering talent for tier 1 and tier 2 providers.

Tier providers carry much of the responsibility for delivering AMP outcomes, and workforce demands continue to grow. Over the past decade, Murray McIntosh has built long-standing relationships with tier 1 and 2 providers, supplying highly skilled water engineers and commercial professionals across all project phases.

No other water recruitment consultancy combines our depth of sector knowledge with hands-on experience navigating the full project lifecycle. This expertise has earned us long-term partnerships with leading names, including JN Bentley, Mott MacDonald, Balfour Beatty, NorthAvon Group, Costain, and Capula.

Our work with major consultancies and tier providers gives us rare insight into project demands, AMP cycle schedules, and regulatory requirements, allowing us to deliver the right talent at the right time. Clients choose Murray McIntosh because we are fully immersed in the water sector, offering niche expertise, streamlined processes and consultative hiring advice. Trusted as an extension of your business, we ensure every placement meets your needs and fits the brief.

We recruit for both permanent and interim roles across clean and wastewater projects, Environmental/Rivers, Infrastructure, Major Capital, and Strategic programmes. Our solutions focus on engineering roles such as Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, and Design Leads, alongside commercial roles including Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, and Project Commercial Managers. Every placement is guided by our sector expertise, extensive networks, and real-time market intelligence, ensuring it supports operational needs and long-term strategic objectives.

Murray McIntosh

Contract

Project Planner - Water Sector

£350-£400 per DailyPeterborough

Project Planner - Water Sector Location: Remote, with visits to Peterborough every 2 weeks Rate: Up to £400 per day Start Date: May Duration: 12 month rolling contract

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Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Civil Design Engineer (All Levels)

£500-£550 per DailyLeicester

💧 Civil Engineers - Want to work on projects that protect and improve the UK's water infrastructure? 💧 I'm recruiting for a Civil Engineer to join a major water sector infrastructure programme delivering innovative clean water and wastewater projects across the East of England. Click below to view the full job description and apply.

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Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Senior Quantity Surveyor

£75,000-£85,000 per annumPeterborough

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Sector | Infrastructure Projects Location: South East England (project-based) Salary: Up to £85,000 + package (DOE) Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid/flexible working where applicable

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Murray McIntosh

Contract

Design Manager - Water Sector

£550-£600 per DailyBlackburn

Design Manager - Water / Wastewater | Lancashire Lead the design delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a high-profile AMP8 capital programme. You will be involved in projects that improve infrastructure and reduce spills to watercourses. As Design Manager, you'll coordinate multidisciplinary teams across feasibility to detailed design, driving innovative, compliant and cost-effective solutions that enhance environmental performance.

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Murray McIntosh

Contract

Project Manager - Water Sector

£500-£550 per DailyPeterborough

Project Manager - Major Water Projects East England | Hybrid | Full Time Up to £550 per day A senior Project Manager opportunity delivering major capital water schemes valued up to £100m within a major UK infrastructure alliance. This role offers full lifecycle ownership from concept through to construction, handover and warranty, leading multidisciplinary teams on complex engineering programmes. Please see the job full details below:

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Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Site Manager (MEICA) - Water & Civils

£65,000-£70,000 per annumCity of London

Site Manager (MEICA) - Water & Civils Location: Central London Salary: Up to £70,000 + package We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in water and civil engineering projects, particularly within MEICA-intensive environments. You will have proven experience delivering design & build schemes, coordinating civils works alongside mechanical and electrical installations, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

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