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Talent for Water Companies

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

Our work with water companies.

Since 2015, Murray McIntosh has been working closely with UK water companies, delivering expert talent solutions across engineering and commercial roles. We understand the pressures you face: regulatory scrutiny, the scale of investment under AMP8, ageing infrastructure, and the need to maintain service quality for customers.

The sector has entered its largest investment period since privatisation, creating unprecedented demand for skilled professionals amid an ageing workforce and intense competition for talent. We help water companies meet these pressures by securing permanent and contract talent, ensuring recruitment never becomes a bottleneck when delivery deadlines are critical.

Beyond recruitment, we work with education providers, industry bodies, and employers to improve access to skilled workers and build future talent pipelines for the sector. We also champion equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens resilience and innovation.

Working with water companies, including Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Portsmouth Water, Scottish Water, Thames Water, Wessex Water, and Yorkshire Water, we understand your operational pressures. Our proactive approach means we start planning a year ahead of each AMP phase, ensuring you stay ahead of deadlines.

As members of AquaFed, Future Water, and the Institute of Water, Murray McIntosh combines sector insight with extensive networks to deliver results. This expertise ensures we help you meet AMP targets, strengthen operational performance, and secure workforce resilience now, into AMP9 and beyond.

Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Non Working Electrical Supervisor - Water

£55,000-£65,000 per annumReading

Non-Working Electrical Supervisor | Thames Water Region | Up to £65,000 + Full Package I'm working with a leading contractor delivering major water infrastructure projects across the Thames Water framework and we're looking to speak with experienced Electrical Supervisors who have previous Thames Water experience. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £65,000, a company vehicle or car allowance, a green car scheme, and the opportunity to play a key role in delivering MEICA projects ac

Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Mechanical / Electrical Project Engineer - Water

£60,000-£70,000 per annumReading

Mechanical Project Engineer / Electrical Project Engineer | Reading | Up to £70,000 + Full Benefits Package I'm working with a leading infrastructure contractor delivering major water and wastewater projects across the Thames Water region and we're looking to speak with experienced Mechanical and Electrical Project Engineers.

Murray McIntosh

Contract

Senior Planner

£450-£500 per Daily

Senior Planner Contract - 12 months rolling Rate - £475 - £510 per day (inside IR35) Working arrangements - 4 days per week in office

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Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Civil Design Engineer

£50,000-£70,000 per annumBristol

Are you a Civil Engineer or Infrastructure Design Engineer with experience in the water sector, or are you looking to apply your design skills within a growing and resilient industry? I'm working with an established and highly respected consultancy that is continuing to invest in its Water team to support a significant pipeline of AMP8 and long-term water infrastructure projects.

Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Project Planner - Water Sector

£38,000-£40,000 per annumCoventry

Project Planner | Coventry or Cornwall | Hybrid | Up to £40,000 + package I'm partnering with a growing engineering business delivering capital projects across the UK water sector. They're looking for a Project Planner to join their team, supporting project delivery through programme development, project controls and PMO activities. Interested in finding out more? Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Project Manager - Water Sector

£75,000-£85,000 per annumBristol

Senior Civils Project Manager - Water Infrastructure Location: Bristol / South West Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + car + full benefits package We're working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Civils Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects across the South West.

Are you a water company looking for new talent? Contact us.

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Our latest content about the UK water sector.

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Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) - Case Study

Mott MacDonald Bentley partnered with Murray McIntosh for specialist engineering recruitment across infrastructure, clean, waste and reservoir schemes.

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Bradley Haworth
Aug 24, 2026
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RSE - Case Study

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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Bradley Haworth
Aug 17, 2026
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Anglian Water @One Alliance - Case Study

Anglian Water’s @One Alliance partnered with Murray McIntosh to provide ongoing recruitment support across key commercial roles, ensuring continuity across live programmes within a complex alliance environment.

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Bradley Haworth
Mar 31, 2026