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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

Permanent

Senior Civil Engineer

£65,000-£75,000 per annumReading

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 - 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 - Multiple Locations| Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home) - Up to £75,000 + benefits (DOE) - Full-time 37.5 hours | Part-time also considered

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Murray McIntosh

Contract

Electrical Design Engineer

£500-£530 per DailyPeterborough

⚡ Electrical Design Engineer - Water / Wastewater 📍 Remote (bi-weekly Peterborough) | 💷 Up to £530/day + expenses 📅 12-month rolling contract | Long-term AMP8 programme (5+ years) 📞 Leon Smith - 07521 506 944 | ✉️

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Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Quantity Surveyor

£0-£75,000 per annumSt. Albans

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗿 - 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 / 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Are you a Quantity Surveyor with water or civil engineering experience, strong NEC contract knowledge and a background in self-delivery projects? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role delivering regulated water and utilities schemes from a St Albans base, with a clear path for long-term progression.

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Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Field Engineer | Pumps & Diesel Equipment | Leeds

£35,000-£38,515 per annumLeeds

Responsibilities: Service, maintain and repair pump and diesel equipment on customer sites and in the workshop Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics and preventative maintenance Inspect equipment returning from hire and document damage or recurring faults Work to manufacturer specifications and H&S requirements (including PPE) Complete job reports and communicate effectively with internal teams Participate in a call-out rota (with standby allowance and overtime)

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Murray McIntosh

Contract

Senior Programme Manager | South-Coast

£500-£600 per DailySouthampton

We're looking for a Senior Programme Manager to: Lead multi-disciplinary projects across sewer networks, clean water mains, and flooding mitigation Manage senior stakeholders and programme-level finance, risk, and performance Line manage a growing team and drive a strong delivery culture Oversee full project lifecycle from design through construction to commissioning

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