The Enquirer understands that around 10% of the current workforce could be hit.

Insiders said the move was driven by a slower than expected start to the current AMP8 water spending round and a strategic move to focus on core engineering business units like energy and water.

Job losses are expected to be concentrated in the environment, contamination, geotechnical and waste divisions

Kevin Eyers, Regional General Manager for GHD UK said: “GHD UK is currently undertaking a strategic review of its operations to ensure alignment with client requirements, market conditions, and organisational capabilities.

“We remain committed to delivering high quality services and project leadership. Regrettably, some workforce reductions are anticipated as a result of this review and our consultation process with those potentially affected is ongoing.”