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The Water Industry Labour Report 2025
Discover the 2025 Water Industry Labour Report – essential reading for water utilities, contractors and engineers. Backed by responses from 4,391 professionals, it reveals critical skills shortages, rising job mobility, and urgent workforce gaps affecting AMP8 project delivery.
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The water industry's referral of OFWAT to the CMA is raising concerns about delays to AMP8, with hiring and supply chain activity slowing. Will this impact the labour market long-term? Read our analysis on the potential ripple effects and what the sector can expect next.
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KKR’s failed £4 billion Thames Water deal underscores that the UK water industry’s crisis runs deeper than one company’s finances. Murray McIntosh argues that only decisive structural reform, not another quick fix, can restore stability and public trust.
Adam Cave
Mar 03, 2025 · 7 mins read
Bradley Haworth
Aug 22, 2024 · 5 mins read
Adam Cave
Jun 17, 2024 · 6 mins read
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Discover the 2025 Water Industry Labour Report – essential reading for water utilities, contractors and engineers. Backed by responses from 4,391 professionals, it reveals critical skills shortages, rising job mobility, and urgent workforce gaps affecting AMP8 project delivery.
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Water by Murray’s 2025 Labour Report reveals a deepening talent crisis in the UK water sector, with almost half of engineers citing skills shortages as the top challenge—and a third eyeing exit. Urgent action is needed as AMP8 begins.
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Struggling to hire water engineers for AMP8 delivery? Learn why contingent hiring, IR35 reform, and a new workforce strategy are essential to closing the skills gap and hitting project targets.
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With KKR poised to invest £4 billion into Thames Water, this article explores what the private equity deal could mean for the sector’s biggest employer—and how it might help tackle the critical skills shortage threatening AMP8 delivery and long-term industry growth.
Industry article
Water by Murray praises Thames Water’s bold transparency in the BBC documentary ‘Inside the Crisis’—but warns the sector needs more than honesty to restore trust. Read our full statement and what this means for future collaboration.
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Discover how Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) is transforming workforce planning in complex industries like water. By integrating ECI into recruitment strategies, businesses can reduce costs, minimise risks, and ensure a skilled workforce is in place when needed. Learn how proactive hiring, compliance checks, and supply chain collaboration can enhance efficiency and attract top talent.
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Thames Water’s bold transparency in the BBC documentary ‘Thames Water: Inside the Crisis’ has sparked debate across the industry. Water by Murray commends this rare openness but warns it may be too little, too late. The documentary exposes deep-rooted sector challenges—from sewage issues to financial strains—urging greater collaboration and strategic communication. Could this be a turning point for the industry?
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Delays in the PR24 appeals process could create significant uncertainty for the water sector, affecting investment, project timelines, and workforce stability. With engineers at risk of job insecurity and supply chains facing disruption, how can the industry navigate this challenge? Explore strategies for workforce retention, supply chain resilience, and future-proofing talent pipelines to mitigate the impact and prepare for AMP8.