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

According to Murray McIntosh, the unique study is built on responses from engineers and delivery professionals and has become a critical benchmark for the sector.

The survey launch comes at a pivotal moment for the sector. With AMP8 bringing £104 billion of investment and increased demand for skills, workforce pressures continue to intensify across water infrastructure projects. The latest Murray McIntosh survey will build on previous findings that highlighted growing concerns around skills shortages, retention, career development and an ageing workforce.

Murray McIntosh says this year’s report will expand its scope to examine two issues that are rapidly rising up the agenda: workforce wellbeing and the role artificial intelligence can play in supporting the industry’s people and productivity challenges. The research will explore how workload pressures, workplace culture and employee wellbeing are impacting retention and performance, alongside industry attitudes toward AI adoption, automation and the potential for technology to help address resource constraints.

You can take part in the survey here: https://form.typeform.com/to/iOof5J8S?typeform-source=www.linkedin.com