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The impacts of the water industries referral of OFWAT to the CMA on the labour market. Will this delay AMP8?

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Adam Cave
Mar 03, 2025 · 7 mins read

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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Attracting new skills to the water industry: what can employers do?

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Bradley Haworth
Aug 22, 2024 · 5 mins read

Find out how water employers can attract new skills

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Manifesto response: Lack of focus on water infrastructure and skills ‘highly concerning’

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Adam Cave
Jun 17, 2024 · 6 mins read

In response to the manifesto launches, Water by Murray – part of Murray McIntosh - has criticised the leading parties for a lack of focus on boosting the industry and its skills.

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Water engineer recruitment problems mount ahead of AMP8

To anyone with more than a passing interest in the UK water industry, the news from last month that Ofwat was considering relaxing its performance metrics for AMP8 was met with surprise.

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Adam Cave
Jul 24, 2024 · 6 mins read
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Water industry facing an ‘engineer exodus’

The water industry is facing a talent crisis, with 70% of engineers considering moving to other sectors like renewables, nuclear, and oil & gas within the next two years.

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Water Industry Labour Report 2024

Our extensive report takes a deep dive into recruitment in the industry and identifies the drivers behind the talent shortages, helping employers to better equip themselves to source the skills they need ahead of AMP8.