The UK water industry has officially entered AMP8 (Asset Management Period 8), the latest regulatory cycle running from April 2025 to March 2030. As water companies begin to deliver on their newly approved business plans, AMP8 signals a major shift in how the sector will operate—with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and long-term environmental responsibility.
At Fourblue Recruitment, we’re already supporting clients as AMP8 projects get underway—helping the industry tackle its challenges with the right talent in place from day one.
What is AMP8?
AMP8 is the eighth five-year investment period regulated by Ofwat, which oversees how water companies in England and Wales operate and invest. Every AMP cycle sets out clear targets and funding allocations for maintaining, upgrading, and transforming infrastructure and services.
In AMP8, the expectations are higher than ever. Water companies are tasked not only with improving performance—such as reducing leakage, pollution, and customer complaints—but doing so while working towards Net Zero carbon emissions and delivering measurable environmental and social value.
Key Priorities for AMP8
The start of AMP8 marks a step change in priorities across the sector. Companies are now moving from planning to implementation, and the focus is clear:
⚬ Net Zero Commitments: Reducing operational emissions and transitioning to renewable energy across water and wastewater services.
⚬ Nature-Based and Low-Carbon Solutions: From sustainable drainage systems to biodiversity restoration, companies must integrate greener infrastructure.
⚬ Digital Innovation: The deployment of smart technology and real-time data analytics will be critical to improving efficiency and customer outcomes.
⚬ Resilience and Climate Adaptation: Future-proofing assets against extreme weather and long-term environmental challenges is no longer optional—it’s essential.
How Fourblue Supports the Water Sector in AMP8
At Fourblue, we’ve worked closely with clients across multiple AMP cycles, placing skilled professionals into roles that deliver real impact. Our team has extensive experience recruiting for regulated infrastructure projects, particularly where sustainability and innovation intersect.
Our track record includes partnerships with utilities, Tier 1 contractors, and specialist consultancies—building project teams, supporting Net Zero strategies, and helping organisations scale up rapidly during key delivery phases.
Whether it’s wastewater upgrades, green infrastructure schemes, or digital transformation projects, we know what success looks like—and we know the talent it takes to achieve it.
In-Demand Roles for AMP8
As projects move into full delivery mode, the demand for talent across the sector is accelerating. Key roles in demand include:
⚬ Environmental and Sustainability Advisors – to embed carbon reduction and nature-based solutions
⚬ Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers – for essential upgrades and new infrastructure delivery
⚬ Project Managers and Programme Directors – to lead large-scale works across multiple regions
⚬ Design Engineers – critical to the planning and design of sustainable, resilient water and wastewater infrastructure
⚬ Health & Safety Professionals – ensuring safety and compliance as delivery scales
⚬ Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors – to manage costs and maintain value across frameworks
How Employers Can Get Ahead
Now that AMP8 is underway, water companies and their delivery partners need to ensure they have the right teams in place to meet regulatory, environmental, and customer expectations.
Here’s how to stay ahead:
⚬ Review resourcing plans now to meet short- and long-term delivery needs
⚬ Work with recruitment partners who understand the sector and AMP timelines
⚬ Secure talent early, especially in competitive disciplines like environmental strategy, project management, and engineering
⚬ Promote culture and purpose to attract professionals motivated by sustainability and innovation
At Fourblue, we’re not just recruiters—we’re long-term partners in your mission to deliver sustainable, efficient, and forward-looking water services.
Need support with AMP8 recruitment?
Contact Fourblue today and let’s build the teams that will shape the future of the UK water industry.