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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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AMP8 is putting unprecedented pressure on the water workforce. Share your views in the 2026 Water Industry Labour Report and help shape workforce strategy.
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We asked one question "Do you believe short-termism is influencing decision-making in your sector, and if so, what are the consequences?"
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Learn how Murray McIntosh helped RSE secure five niche contract engineers across Design, Process and Commissioning, achieving a 100% offer acceptance rate.
Anna Kelly
Jul 06, 2026 · 2 mins read
Adam Cave
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 mins read
Industry article
AMP8 is putting unprecedented pressure on the water workforce. Share your views in the 2026 Water Industry Labour Report and help shape workforce strategy.
Industry article
We asked one question "Do you believe short-termism is influencing decision-making in your sector, and if so, what are the consequences?"
Industry article
Frequent leadership change is transforming how organisations hire, and shaping skills against a changing political agenda.
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With workforce shortages rising and AMP8 timelines compressing, the water sector faces a growing talent crisis. Discover why strategic, collaborative hiring is essential.
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Geopolitical volatility is reshaping hiring in the energy sector. This article explores how policy, corporate affairs and leadership capability demands are evolving in response.
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What we're hearing about AMP8 doesn't match the official narrative. Stalled programmes, draining talent, and the workforce crisis the sector must confront.
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With AMP8 driving £104bn of investment, the water industry faces a critical workforce shortage. Discover why relying solely on sector-experienced talent is no longer viable, and which adjacent industries offer the transferable engineering, project delivery and leadership skills needed to meet rising demand.
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Future Water’s Impact Report 2025 rightly calls for honest conversation across the sector. This commentary explores why workforce sustainability remains a present constraint and why action must start earlier, inside organisations, not just at industry level.