Murray McIntosh is launching the 2026 edition of its influential Water Industry Labour Report, calling on professionals across the sector to share their experiences and help shape the future of workforce strategy.

United Utilities has widened the range of roles it is offering graduates and apprentices as it welcomes its latest cohort this month. This year’s group – made up of 48 graduates and 77 apprentices – are guaranteed permanent employment at the company when they finish their schemes.

Pennon Group has opened applications for its two-year Graduate Management Programme for 2024 within the water industry.

Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has announced plans to hire around 380 people for its Environment, Water and Energy (EWE) business this year.

Severn Trent’s award-winning apprentice programme is now open for applications – the water company is set to create 100 new jobs via the scheme.

United Utilities has welcomed this year’s cohort of graduates and apprentices, with 80 new starters joining the North West’s water company.

Listen to Graham Moralee, Principal Wastewater Network Modeller and member of Stantec's Pride Employee Resource Group talk about how his career has progressed to a senior role thanks to the opportunities provided by the company.

Listen to Máire Lenihan, Operations Director talk about how her career has progressed to a senior role since joining Stantec five years ago. 

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering has launched its largest ever recruitment campaign in the UK and Ireland to boost their 3000-strong workforce.

Listen to Andrew Chui, Project Technical Lead at Stantec, talk about his career progression at Stantec since joining as a graduate in 2003.