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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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Site Manager (MEICA) - Water & Civils Location: Central London Salary: Up to £70,000 + package We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in water and civil engineering projects, particularly within MEICA-intensive environments. You will have proven experience delivering design & build schemes, coordinating civils works alongside mechanical and electrical installations, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

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