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Water engineer recruitment and employment: we need your insights

The water industry is facing its biggest talent challenge yet as we move into AMP8, with skills shortages threatening to derail £104bn worth of investment. Our 2025 Water Industry Labour Report is your chance to have your say on the state of water engineer recruitment and help shape the future of the sector. Take our quick, anonymous survey to share your insights and receive early access to the report—plus a chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher

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

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.

Adam Cave

Mar 03, 2025 · 7 mins read

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Why promoting the positives of an engineering career could aid water industry recruitment

Recruiting engineers for the water industry isn’t easy, but constantly focusing on the challenges won’t help. Instead, let’s highlight the exciting opportunities, job satisfaction, and future-proof careers the sector offers. A career in water is more rewarding than many realise—let’s start telling that story.

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AMP7 Review: AMP8 Challenges and Solutions

A focused review of AMP7 and the challenges ahead in AMP8, offering practical solutions and insights to help address key issues in the water industry.

Adam Cave

Jan 21, 2025 · 15 mins read

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Key insights from the Water Industry Employment Report

Take a look at some of the key findings from the Water Industry Employment Report

Adam Cave

Sep 30, 2024 · 4 mins read

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

Find out how water employers can attract new skills

Bradley Haworth

Aug 22, 2024 · 5 mins read

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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.

Adam Cave

Jul 24, 2024 · 6 mins read

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

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.

Adam Cave

Jun 17, 2024 · 6 mins read

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The ‘wow’ factor – how employers can boost water engineer recruitment and retention

This blog looks at some of the key findings from our inaugural report and looks at how employers can improve their recruitment and retention of specialist water engineers

Hannah Clayton-Carroll

Jun 12, 2024 · 8 mins read