Working with businesses in the Water and Waste Water Industry

Recruitment Services in Water & Waste Water

End-to-End Recruitment Solutions

Our Expertise in Water & Wastewater Recruitment

We build teams that sustain communities and protect resources. Our recruitment services cover the full water treatment lifecycle, from source to discharge. Whether you need engineering specialists to deliver capital projects or operational leaders to manage complex treatment plants, we have the networks, insight, and global reach to deliver.

We partner with water utilities, private operators, engineering consultancies, and technology innovators to recruit professionals across key functions, including:

  • Process & Project Engineering
  • Plant & Operations Management
  • Water Quality & Compliance
  • Asset Management & Infrastructure
  • Environmental & Sustainability Leadership
  • Executive & Board-Level Appointments

Every search is tailored to your organisation's technical, cultural, and strategic needs. Our consultative approach ensures we deliver candidates who meet the brief.

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Executive Search

Market mapping 

Salary Benchmarking 

Succession Planning 

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Positions Placed

  • Chief Financial Officer | Ag-Tech | United States
  • VP NA Sales | Biologicals | United States
  • Territory Sales Manager | Ag-Tech | Illinois
  • Regional Sales Manager | Biostimulants | North Carolina
  • Regional Head of R&D | Crop Protection | North America
  • Key Account Manager | Turf & Ornamental | North America

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Why Choose Mackinnon Bruce?

We understand the challenges facing the water industry, from ageing infrastructure and digital transformation to regulatory pressures and sustainability targets. Our dedicated water treatment team combines deep sector knowledge with proactive sourcing strategies to help you stay ahead.

Below are the areas in the industry that we recruit in.

Recruitment in the civil engineering and design industry plays a crucial role in delivering successful infrastructure projects across transportation, utilities, and construction. As demand for skilled professionals grows, companies seek experienced civil engineers, structural designers, CAD technicians, and project managers to lead complex developments. We ensure access to talent with the technical expertise and industry knowledge needed to drive innovation and project efficiency.

Typical Job Roles In This Industry:

  • Water/Wastewater Engineer
  • Project Manager/Senior Project Manager
  • Vice President
  • Client Services Manager

Recruitment in the construction industry is essential to meeting project demands and ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery. As the sector continues to grow, there is a high demand for skilled professionals, including site managers, quantity surveyors, estimators, and project engineers. We connect employers with qualified talent across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, helping to overcome skills shortages and support long-term growth.

Typical Job Roles in This Industry: 

  • Project Engineer
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Senior Estimator
  • Superintendent

Recruitment in the environmental planning and permitting industry is vital for ensuring compliance, sustainability, and regulatory approval across infrastructure and development projects. With growing emphasis on environmental impact assessments, permitting processes, and climate resilience, there is increasing demand for skilled professionals such as environmental planners, EIA consultants, and permitting specialists.

Typical Job Roles in This Industry:

  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Project Manager

Recruitment in the electrical and instrumentation industry is critical for maintaining safety, precision, and operational efficiency in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and industrial automation. With high demand for experienced E&I engineers, technicians, and project managers, it's vital to rely on specialist recruitment services to source talent with the technical expertise to manage complex systems and installations.

Typical Job Roles in This Industry: 

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Senior Electrical Engineer
  • Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
  • Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Recruitment in the smart and digital water industry is essential to advancing sustainable water management through innovative technologies and data-driven solutions. As utilities and infrastructure providers embrace digital transformation, there is growing demand for skilled professionals in IoT, data analytics, SCADA systems, and smart metering.

Typical Job Roles in This Industry: 

  • AI Solutions Engineer
  • Solutions Architect
  • Chief Digital Sales

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