The Water Industry Labour Report 2025

The water sector’s most in-depth workforce analysis is here.
Now in its second year, the Water by Murray Labour Report is built on the views of 4,391 engineers. This is the most comprehensive, data-led investigation into the state of employment in water today.
If you're involved in hiring, workforce planning, or policy, you need to read this.
Inside this year’s report:
- Why 49% of engineers say skills shortages are the sector’s biggest threat – up from 26% last year
- A breakdown of the looming “retirement cliff” and its impact on AMP8 delivery.
- What motivates engineers to stay or leave in the industry
- An exclusive look at the disconnect between employers and engineers on skills development.
- Deep-dive data on IR35 confusion, contractor growth, and why pay is still king.
- The most respected employers in the industry – ranked by engineers themselves.
This is a wake-up call to the sector to take talent seriously.
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