Energy & Utility Skills Conference & Awards

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On 10 September 2024, over 400 attendees joined us at the Energy & Utility Skills Conference and Awards. Energy & Utility Skills CEO, Phil Beach, opened the conference and led the session ‘The Skills Opportunities of Net Zero and Environmental Goals,’ addressing key challenges and the potential for collaboration among government, employers, and unions to … Read more

Sewerage Maintenance National Occupational Standards (NOS) Online Consultation/Scottish Qualifications

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Help shape the national standards for the energy and utility sector Sewerage & Drainage Maintenance Energy & Utility Skills invites industry stakeholders to take part in our online consultation for the Sewerage & Drainage Maintenance National Occupational Standards (NOS) review. Following a series of industry workshops and drafting of the revised suite, we’re asking industry … Read more

New EUIAS Qualifications

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EUIAS are delighted to offer two Ofqual-regulated qualifications that will not only equip learners with essential life-saving skills but also provides opportunity for their training to be tailored to the demands of the Power sector: We are now accepting applications from Centres wishing to be approved to offer these qualifications in any sector, not just … Read more

National Occupational Standards (NOS) Update August 2024

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As part of our Skills Voice of Industry proposition, Energy & Utility Skills is pleased to announce the completion of several NOS reviews, following valued contribution from industry.  These standards outline the performance, knowledge, and skills required for various roles within the energy and utilities sector. We are delighted to confirm that the following NOS … Read more

Water Competence & Skills Steering Group August 2024

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On 10 July 2024, Energy & Utility Skills held the inaugural meeting of the Water Competence & Skills Steering Group. This new group is dedicated to addressing the evolving skills and competence needs within the water industry and will focus on supporting the successful delivery of AMP 8 and future initiatives. The meeting was attended … Read more

Sector Attraction & Retention Strategy August 2024

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On 27 June 2024, Energy & Utility Skills delivered the ‘Careers of the Future’ webinar, led by the Sector Attraction & Retention Strategy Group. The webinar examined future skills requirements and roles, regardless of entry routes (e.g., school leaver, graduate, industry mover). It opened with an overview of the anticipated skills demand over the next … Read more

Energy & Utilities Careers & Jobs (EUC&J) August 2024

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As of 1 July, 2024, Energy & Utilities Jobs has rebranded to Energy & Utilities Careers & Jobs (EUC&J). The name change is part of our ongoing strategy to raise the profile of the sector and attract and retain the necessary talent. It also clarifies the platform’s purpose: not only signposting candidates to jobs but … Read more

Procurement Skills Accord Best Practice Event 2024

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This year’s Procurement Skills Accord Best Practice and Awards Event 2024 was a great success, with 28 companies being recognised for achieving and exceeding the standards of the Accord. The Procurement Skills Accord was established in 2016, a UK-wide initiative from the Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership and led by industry, tasked to embed skills development within … Read more

National Skills Academy for Power Drives Transition to Net Zero

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To advance the UK’s journey toward achieving net zero, Energy & Utility Skills is proud to announce the establishment of the Power Generation Group within the National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP). This initiative strategically aligns with the needs of the renewable sector within the power generation industry. Power generation is undergoing significant technological advancements … Read more