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We solve hiring gaps that stall water sector delivery

When talent is scarce, we solve the hiring problems others can’t. With decades of experience across the entire engineering life-cycle, long-standing client partnerships, and the most connected network in the water sector, we hire fast – and get it right first time. From trusted candidates to referenced contractors, we deliver specialists in design, commissioning, and automation, through to engineers across every discipline. For water professionals, we open doors to projects where your skills are needed most.

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Typical roles we recruit

Collaborating with utility companies, consultants, contractors, integrators, and equipment suppliers, we deliver talent across the full engineering lifecycle. Our contract and permanent specialists keep water projects moving from initiation to completion.

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Chemical Engineers, Process Engineers, Commissioning Engineers
Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers
CAD Technicians, Design Engineers, Piping Engineers
Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Controllers
Planners, Document Controllers, Project Coordinators
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Recruitment services

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Helping MWH Treatment deliver critical projects

Through a combination of targeted sourcing, database reactivation, and local market insight, we enabled MWH Treatment to successfully deliver AMP7 projects nationwide, securing over 100 critical hires to keep infrastructure projects moving – against a tightening skills market.

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Alexander Associates has been a great valuable supplier in supporting our hiring needs at MWH Treatment. Their professionalism, efficiency, and deep industry knowledge have consistently delivered high quality candidates who align with our values. The team are proactive and responsive, making the recruitment process seamless.

MWH Treatment

The team is quick to respond to queries and helpful when they need to support resolution to any issues that may arise. Having worked with a number of other recruitment agencies, I would rate Alexander Associates as one of the performers for identifying and supplying appropriate resources. I would recommend them to any company to support their recruitment campaigns.

South East Water

To any construction professional approached by Alexander Associates, I would highly recommend you take the time out of your day to have a chat with them. They have exceeded far past expectations for a recruiter. Offering a genuine human touch to recruitment.

Principal Civil Design engineer – MWH Treatment

Thanks a million, highly recommend, five stars! The team responded to my request for a new contract role quickly and efficiently despite the less than ideal timing in terms of industry activity. They sifted through the market on my behalf to avoid wasting my time and reducing my effort to a minimum, keeping me very well informed throughout the search before securing a perfect role for me in record time.

Mechanical Design Engineer – MWH Treatment

Alexander Associates and I have been in regular contact and communication over the years with regards working together. This year we were finally able to do that and it has been a pleasure to be working with the team. Very efficient in putting together the contract and listening to my concerns and needs. I will always feel comfortable to recommend them.

Lead Planner – South East Water

Contact your consultant

Ruth Parker
Managing Director & Head of Water Division
Matt Phillips
Director
Connie Farnes - Recruitment Consultant
Connie Farnes
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Jack Hoad - Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Jack Hoad
Recruitment Consultant