In this episode of the Landmark Podcast, Managing Partner James Bailey is joined by Nigel Billingsley, Head of Utilities & Infrastructure, and Giles Lister, Head of Utilities, to discuss the future of reservoirs and water infrastructure across the UK.

With plans underway to deliver the first major reservoirs in over 30 years, the conversation explores what's driving renewed investment in water infrastructure and why these projects are becoming increasingly important for long-term water security.

The discussion covers the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering major infrastructure projects, including planning, regulation, environmental considerations and stakeholder engagement. The team also examines the wider water infrastructure landscape, from strategic pipeline networks and housing growth to lessons that can be learned from approaches taken elsewhere in Europe.

A concise and insightful discussion on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure challenges.

Partner Nicholas Broadway is joined by Phoebe Harmer and George Iles for a concise, frank and informative look at the world of surveying, for those who may be trying to forge a career path into the industry.

Across this episode, we’ll break down the role of asurveyor into clear manageable parts. From different pathways into the role, such as APCs and apprenticeships, to different specialities and sectors like commercial, rural and utilities & infrastructure – this episode will spell out exactly what the world of surveying has to offer – as well as look at what culture and working environment promotes best practice.

We’ll be looking at what surveyors really do, what key skills and qualifications are needed for success, some common myths and misconceptions that require debunking, and topping this all off with real-world advice from our working surveyors.

HR Director Neil Young is joined by Naomi Corcoran, Chris Doyle and Olivia Gardiner for a wide-ranging discussion on Bruton Knowles’ reimagined talent acquisition strategy, and how the landscape in surveying is shifting and identifying the right profiles in recruitment.

With continued skills shortages across the surveying profession, increasing competition for MRICS-qualified professionals, and shifting candidate expectations around flexibility, culture and career development, recruitment has become one of the most pressing strategic challenges for the sector.

In this episode, the team explores how Bruton Knowles has responded by moving to a direct sourcing, partnership-led recruitment model, focused on authenticity, long-term fit, andcloser collaboration with hiring managers. Drawing on experience across high-volume agency recruitment, targeted headhunting, and in-house HR operations, we discuss what today’s candidates really want, why traditional recruitment methods are losing impact, and how employers can stand out in a crowded market.

The conversation also looks ahead: what the future of surveying recruitment looks like, how consultancies can build sustainable talent pipelines, and why investing in people is critical to delivering for clients in an increasingly demanding market.