James Wren 
Scotland’s future growth depends on having the skilled people needed to deliver its clean energy, water, and critical national infrastructure ambitions. Our analysis shows that at least 58,900 new entrants will be required by 2030 across energy, water and waste. This is both a challenge and a major opportunity for citizens, employers and communities as … Read more
The government’s Budget and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) outlook confirm a tight fiscal environment alongside sustained long-term investment in UK infrastructure. More than £120 billion of capital spending has been committed across departments, including major programmes for energy networks, water infrastructure and the transition to clean energy. These decisions shape the environment in … Read more
Government expert group to secure future of water industry workforce The water industry in England and Wales is set to benefit from a new group created by government to ensure it has the skilled workforce it needs to deliver record levels of investment and reform. The Water Skills Strategic Group is co-chaired by Energy & … Read more
Members’ Bulletin November 2025 The UK Employer Skills Survey 2024 is the UK’s largest survey of employers related to vacancies, skills shortages and investment in training and development. It has been carried out every two years since 2011. This summary report benchmarks the Primary Sector & Utilities against the UK averages on a number of … Read more
Members’ Bulletin November 2025 Clean Energy Jobs Plan The Government published its Clean Energy Jobs Plan this month, forming part of its wider Clean Energy Action Plan. A first-of-its-kind national approach, setting out how the Government will support the clean energy workforce grow from around 440,000 in 2023 to 860,000 by 2030. EUSG is proud to be … Read more
Members’ Bulletin November 2025 Reforms reshape English Apprenticeship system amid Skills England transition. The English apprenticeship system is undergoing significant reform as part of a broader strategy to address national skills shortages and improve workforce readiness. Spearheaded by the Department for Education (DfE), Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and Skills England, these changes aim … Read more
Members’ Bulletin November 2025 EUSR is the CSCS Alliance Partner for all utilities work carried out on construction sites. Holding an EUSR CSCS card provides assurance that an individual meets the required knowledge and skills for the role they perform. Anyone working on a construction site and undertaking utilities-related construction or installation activities must hold … Read more
In December, the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership (EUSP) CEO Council will hold its first meeting since launching the Skills Strategy 2025–2030, during which members will vote to appoint new Council Leadership. Bringing together chief executives and managing directors from across the energy, water, and waste industries, the Council turns shared priorities into coordinated action that shapes national policy, guides investment, and keeps skills at the heart of the … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills Group welcomes the publication of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper as a positive and necessary step in strengthening the nation’s skills system. It sets out ambition and intent, but questions remain about how delivery, coherence and pace will match the scale of the opportunity. While the White Paper applies … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills Group Statement Energy & Utility Skills Group welcomes the publication of the Clean Energy Jobs Plan, part of the government’s wider Clean Energy Action Plan. The Plan marks an important step towards achieving the United Kingdom’s clean energy ambitions and ensuring that people and skills remain central to national growth. Its … Read more
