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The Water Industry Labour Report 2025

Specialist Water Sector Recruitment

Our work in the water industry.

Murray McIntosh has been resourcing the water industry for over a decade, supplying skilled professionals across frameworks, tier providers, suppliers, and sector bodies. We understand the recruitment challenges facing water companies and the industry overall, especially in the lead up to and during the latest AMP cycles. Crucially, we know how to overcome hiring barriers and deliver talent, often at short notice.

But we don’t just solve immediate hiring needs. Our team is committed to long-term workforce sustainability. With ongoing skills shortages in the water industry, we partner with employers, government bodies, education providers, and trade associations to attract new talent. From encouraging younger generations into water careers to reshaping strategies that bring experts from other industries, we’re driving change.

We take a data-driven approach to our strategic recruitment advice, utilising the latest in our unique industry research to inform employers across the industry of the upcoming skills trends, talent moves and salary expectations.

As trusted specialists and proud members of AquaFed, Future Water, and the Institute of Water, Murray McIntosh is your one-stop solution for water industry recruitment, today and for the future.

Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Thames Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Wessex Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client JN Bentley Tier Providers
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client Mott MacDonald
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Portsmouth Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client Northumbrian Water
Water Engineers - Client 2M Automation
Water Engineering Recruitment - Tier Provider - Client Balfour Beatty
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client ADSYST Automation
Water Engineering Recruitment - Anglian Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client Northavon group
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Yorkshire Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Ross Shire Engineering
Water Engineering Recruitment - Supply Chain - Client Saftronics
Water Engineering Recruitment - Water Framework - Client Scottish Water
Water Engineering Recruitment - Client Constain
Water Engineering Recruitment - Recruiting water engineers for Client Capula

The Water Industry Labour Report 2025

This report provides a detailed analysis of workforce challenges in the UK water sector. Referenced in the Independent Water Commission Final Report, it has driven discussions on strategic workforce planning, early careers investment, and upskilling opportunities, shaping how the industry approaches workforce resilience and sustainability.

Download the 2025 Water Labour Report

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£50,000-£55,000 per annumBristol

Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure Location: Bristol Salary: Up to £55,000 + bonus + car + full benefits package We're working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major water infrastructure projects across the Bristol and South West region.

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£75,000-£85,000 per annumBristol

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£75,000-£85,000 per annumBristol

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Civil Site Foreman - Water Infrastructure Location: South West We're currently recruiting for an experienced Civils Site Foreman/Supervisor to support the delivery of water infrastructure projects across the South West. Working on a long-term AMP programme, you will oversee on-site activities across projects including new water mains installation and pumping station construction. This is a key role supporting safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery in live utility environments.

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£0-£0 per annumBristol

Site Supervisor - Wastewater Treatment Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive day rate + long-term programme work We're recruiting an experienced Site Supervisor to support the delivery of major upgrade works across water recycling and wastewater treatment facilities in Bristol, working within a long-term water framework programme. This role will focus on projects within operational treatment plants, including works associated with biogas infrastructure, MEICA installations and civil upgrades.

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