Skills gap - engineering construction industry could face peak demand for workers in 2030
New research published by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) reveals that the engineering construction industry (ECI) could now face peak demand for workers in five years’ time and will need thousands of extra skilled workers.
Water industry skills crisis intensifies as ‘perfect storm’ looms for AMP8, recruitment firm warns
The water industry is facing a perfect storm of intensifying talent shortages, engineer departures, and a looming retirement cliff as AMP8 commences, according to a new report from specialist water industry recruitment firm, Water by Murray.
International Women's Day - why women-in-water’s voices must be heard
Today is International Women’s Day – listen to Perminder Atwal, HR business partner at Xylem, discusses experiences of working in water with her podcast co-host Lila Thompson, British Water chief executive.
Parliamentary Committee warns UK lacks skills and capacity to deliver major infrastructure
A new report by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is warning that the UK Government and wider economy lack the necessary skills and capacity to deliver ambitious plans for major infrastructure over the next five years.
United Utilities looks to supply chain for digital support staff service capability
Tomorrow is the deadline for suppliers to notify United Utilities of their interest in finding out more about the water company's requirements for an external provider of digital services support staff capability.
Anglian Water progresses ambitious talent expansion programme
Anglian Water has welcomed three new colleges to their skills programme in collaboration with the company’s twelve alliance partners, providing employer-supported multi-skill construction courses and boosting career opportunities in construction.
FE colleges and Energy & Utility Skills partner to secure resilient utility workforce post-Brexit
The Collab Group, which represents 34 of the leading further education colleges throughout the UK, has announced a new strategic partnership with Energy & Utility Skills, the membership organisation that brings together industry leaders to identify and address skills challenges within the sector.
Energy and utilities companies collaborate on sector initiative to tackle skills shortage
Thames Water, Welsh Water, Amey, Cadent and SGN have joined a senior group of energy and utilities companies to deliver the sector’s digital attraction platform.
Energy & Utility Skills partners with DWP to support Carillion staff & contractors
Energy & Utility Skills is working in partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) to offer support to employees, contractors and apprentices potentially affected by the fallout from Carillion.
White Paper warns energy & utilities skills gap could lead to higher project costs and damage UK economy
The Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership has published a new White Paper, calling for the value of a resilient and sustainable UK workforce to be better understood and recognised.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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