Specialist Water Sector Recruitment

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SMEs and Supply Chain

From commercial to engineering roles, we’ve worked with SMEs and supply chain professionals since 2015.

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Tier Providers

As regulation and skills shortages continue to impact tier provider recruitment, an agile approach is the only way forward.

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Water Companies

Since 2015, we have specialised in recruiting commercial and engineering roles for water companies, meeting the specific needs of changing AMP cycles.

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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.

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What's it really like to work in water?

For the third year running, we're asking the water sector one question: what's it really like to work in water?

The Water Industry Labour Report is the most comprehensive workforce survey in the sector, and last years findings were included in the Independent Water Commission's final report.

The survey takes ten minutes, is completely anonymous and gives you a chance to win up to £100 in vouchers.

No data. No change. Every voice changes that.

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AMP Cycle 1

Deploying full teams and skilled professionals to tackle your site’s unique challenges.

AMP Cycle 2

Start replanning with the confidence that your site is compliant and standards are maintained

AMP Cycle 3 & 4

Achieve efficient delivery with our reliable, punctual and trusted blue-collar workers.

AMP Cycle 5

If needed, we can be deploy full teams to identify, solve and deliver on unexpected problems.

Full 5 Year AMP Cycle

Understand how we can deploy teams of skilled professionals to identify improvements, solve problems and deliver on time within budget.

Water Engineering by Murray, working with you to support each stage of the AMP cycle.

Understand how we can deploy full teams and skilled professionals to identify improvements, solve problems and deliver projects on time within budget.

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NEC Project Manager | Reservoir Programme | Up to £85,000 + package. I'm supporting the recruitment of two NEC Project Managers to join a nationally significant reservoir programme, helping shape the future of water infrastructure in the UK. You'll lead the delivery of major capital projects, acting as the NEC4 Project Manager across complex infrastructure schemes. Ideal for candidates with NEC3/4 experience within water, utilities or major projects.

Helpful resources for the UK water sector

Case Study

ESL

When ESL needed contract engineers in a market where the same candidates are approached by multiple recruiters at once, Murray McIntosh's existing relationships made the difference, filling two Mechanical Engineer roles and a Senior Civil Engineer position with a 100% offer acceptance rate.

Bradley Haworth

Sep 14, 2026

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Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) - Case Study

Mott MacDonald Bentley partnered with Murray McIntosh for specialist engineering recruitment across infrastructure, clean, waste and reservoir schemes.

Bradley Haworth

Aug 24, 2026

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RSE - Case Study

Learn how Murray McIntosh helped RSE secure five niche contract engineers across Design, Process and Commissioning, achieving a 100% offer acceptance rate.

Bradley Haworth

Aug 17, 2026

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Policy, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications

Engaging deeply with the industries we serve, we build extensive networks and stay informed to help our clients find the best Policy, Public Affairs, Communications and Economics professionals.

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Engineering

Recruiting engineers for UK organisations across defence, manufacturing, science and research, aviation, and other sectors, providing permanent and contract hires at all levels.

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