Vicki Cook 
National Occupational Standards (NOS) review Energy & Utility Skills is inviting employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Power Utilities National Occupational Standards (NOS). Why this review matters NOS describe what an individual needs to do and know to perform a work activity, including the skills, knowledge and understanding required. The NOS … Read more
The UK water sector is facing growing workforce challenges, with increasing demand for skills, investment and long-term resilience. Collaboration across industry is essential to building a skilled and sustainable workforce. Energy & Utility Skills has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with British Water to strengthen partnership working across the sector. The agreement sets out a shared commitment to align … Read more
Louise Parry, Director of People and Organisational Development, Energy & Utility Skills The generational challenge faced by the utilities sector to deliver the UK’s clean energy ambitions, resilient water infrastructure plans and environmental goals will not be delivered by strategies alone: they will be delivered by people – in the right roles, with the right … Read more
The Energy Skills Passport initiative, led by OEUK and RenewableUK is a collaborative effort between the UK and Scottish Governments, supported by industry leaders, aimed at assisting oil and gas workers in transitioning to renewable energy careers while maintaining high standards of safety, competence and quality. OEUK and RenewableUK have appointed Energy & Utility Skills … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills and its partners are making good progress in the first year of the Skills Strategy 2025-2030, with early impact and development across all areas. A mid-point review of year one found that after the first six months delivery was on track across the four strategic areas, or pillars: Research, Attract, Develop … Read more
Ensuring the UK’s water network has the skills it needs for the future The full suite of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for maintaining water supply and leak detection and control has now been fully reviewed and updated. This work ensures the sector continues to operate to the highest standards of safety, competence, and consistency, supporting … Read more
With the UK’s energy, water and waste industries needing 312,300 new entrants by 2030, strengthening access to the right skills has never been more important. Rullion joins Energy & Utility Skills as a new Member Organisation at a pivotal moment for the UK’s transition, bringing more than four decades of workforce solutions expertise to support … Read more
Following the completion of the industry procurement process, responsibility for the Standard Setting Body (SSB) function for the downstream gas industry will transfer from Energy & Utility Skills Group to the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM) from 1 April 2026. Paul Cox, Group Chief Executive of Energy & Utility Skills Group, said: “We … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills Group welcomes the government’s move to provide greater flexibility in how employers can use the Growth and Skills Levy, an urgent need for the energy and utilities sector. The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the introduction of apprenticeship units – short, flexible training courses to help respond quickly to … Read more
The Government’s education white paper Every Child Achieving and Thriving, published this week, makes it clear that a core priority is ensuring young people leave school ready for the world of work, supported by clearer pathways into post16 education and skills. We welcome this focus on broadening the curriculum and equipping the next generation for successful careers. As the Secretary of State … Read more