Headcount isn’t capability - commissioning accuracy rates, workforce capability and accreditation levels also needed to hit AMP8 10.4m smart meter target by 2030
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Gary Adams, Operations Director for Water at Calisen, who previously led Northumbrian Water's £160m metering programme, takes a look at why smart meter installation counts are the easiest number to publish and the least useful for understanding whether AMP8 is working. Commissioning accuracy rates, workforce capability and accreditation levels alongside installation volumes are also needed to hit AMP8 target of 10.4 million smart meters by 2030.
Thames Water receives record 9908 applications for 145 apprenticeship roles in 2026
Thames Water welcomed its latest cohort of apprentices this September, following a record response to its 2026 apprenticeship programme. Almost 10,000 applications were submitted for 145 roles, the highest number in the company’s history.
Anglian Water and Alliances launch biggest-ever graduate programme opportunities
At a time when graduate opportunities are becoming harder to find, Anglian Water and its Alliances, the @one Alliance and Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA), are going in the opposite direction, launching their biggest-ever graduate programme.
Water Minister hails United Utilities’ award-winning training academy
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Water Minister Emma Hardy toured United Utilities’ state of the art technical training academy in Bolton meeting dozens of trainees embarking on careers in the water sector.
Southern Water to triple early careers recruitment in 2026
Southern Water is looking to take on more than 90 graduates and apprentices before the end of 2026 – three times last year’s total.
Thames Water is offering 145 apprenticeship positions - with no upper age limit
Thames Water has today opened applications for 145 apprenticeships, offering potential candidates and career changers the opportunity to earn while they learn, gain industry recognised qualifications, and build long term careers in essential water and wastewater services.
Thames Water and Basingstoke College of Technology unveil State-of-the-Art Engineering Room
Thames Water and Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) have celebrated a significant milestone, marking a five-year successful partnership with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Thames Water Engineering Room.
Northumbrian Water welcomes first cohort of new apprentices
Northumbrian Water has officially welcomed the first phase of apprentices from its largest intake this year.
Northumbrian Water’s maintenance apprenticeship scheme earns IET Accreditation
Northumbrian Water has announced that its Maintenance Apprenticeship Scheme has officially been accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). This highlights the scheme’s exceptional standards in engineering training and professional development.
Spending Review - Government apprenticeship changes welcomed by leading pump business
Landia, the leading pump and mixing manufacturer, has welcomed government moves to invest in tens of thousands of new apprenticeships and training opportunities.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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