Severn Trent opens applications for biggest graduate intake ever
Severn Trent has opened applications for its 2026 graduate cohort, which will be the biggest graduate recruitment drive the company has ever seen.
Southern Water to hold first-ever recruitment event at Brighton’s Amex Stadium next week
Southern Water is hosting its first ever careers fair to recruit for roles that will help it to deliver ground-breaking projects as part of its biggest ever investment plan.
Water industry talent exodus being exacerbated by Thames Water scrutiny
Expert hiring specialist, Murray McIntosh, is warning that the ongoing scrutiny of Thames Water is exacerbating the recruitment struggles being felt across the entire water industry.
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.
AMP8 Wessex Water contract win - Mott MacDonald Bentley looks to recruit more staff
Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is hosting a recruitment event in Bristol following the award of its first long-term framework agreement with Wessex Water in 2024 to deliver works through to 2030.
Severn Trent hosts Big Boost jobs fair for first time in Leicester next month
Hundreds of jobs, opportunities, skills training and support are on offer next month in Leicester, as Severn Trent is set to host Big Boost for Leicester at the central, Leicester Tigers ground, Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on Thursday 1st May 2025 between 10am and 2pm.
NI Water seeks applicants for fast-track programme to become a Wastewater Assets Technician
NI Water is searching for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals with practical and technical skills to join its Fast-Track Learning for Operational Wastewater (FLOW) Programme - opportunities are available in every county in Northern Ireland.
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.
Yorkshire Water recruits largest ever graduate cohort
Yorkshire Water is recruiting 27 graduates, its largest cohort ever, to fill a range of roles as it prepares for its next investment period
AtkinsRéalis launches industry-first competition to leapfrog tech talent into permanent positions
Engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis has launched an industry-first recruitment campaign with a difference. The firm is searching for the top tech talent to take part in a weekend-long hackathon, with five permanent roles on offer to the winning team.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
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.
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