Vicki Cook 
At the opening of the Institute of Water’s annual conference on 22 September was the President’s Dinner and Awards. Every seat was booked in advance for what was the first Institute of Water event to take place since the first lockdown. It was also the first event to feature newly-elected Institute of Water President Bob Taylor, who is also the CEO … Read more
Following the recent publication of the government’s National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline policy paper, Energy & Utility Skills today issues a report that discusses what this pipeline holds for our sector. The headlines: Of the procurements in the current financial year (2021/22), none relate to the energy and utilities sector (outside of nuclear decommissioning) Of … Read more
Over the last six months, in collaboration with approved providers and industry stakeholders, Energy & Utility Skills has conducted an in-depth review of its Utility Excavations scheme. The review involved all five registration categories for Utility Excavations training and the new scheme is now ready and available from today [4 October]. Along with improved standardisation … Read more
Stakeholders in the Welsh energy and utilities sector are invited by Energy & Utility Skills to contribute to a review of Welsh Apprenticeships Frameworks. A cross-industry steering group is being established, which will be involved in key decisions throughout the project before its final submission for approval to the Welsh government. This process is slated … Read more
This latest labour market update summarises the state of the UK labour market in the three months to August 2021. It is based on data published by the Office for National Statistics. The headlines include: The most recent data show the labour market continuing to recover The number of employees on payroll showed another monthly … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to be involved in a consultation on revised National Occupational Standards (NOS). National Occupational Standards (NOS) simply describe what an employee needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity. They are subject to formal consultation and approval processes and are … Read more
The Framework, backed by Energy & Utility Skills, will measure inclusion across the themes of Leadership, Attraction and Recruitment, Retention and Progression. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current diversity and inclusion picture in the energy and utilities sector to help participants understand how and where improvements should be made. Participation is … Read more
Thank you for registering to take part in the Energy & Utilities Inclusion Measurement Framework. Participation is open to all organisations in the Energy & Utilities sector and for 2021 is free of charge. This year there are two elements: 1. A standalone survey which we are asking Chief Executives to personally complete*. 2. The … Read more
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education is looking for independent peer reviewerswith experience and understanding of UK employment and education structures. They are particularly looking for expertise in engineering and construction occupations to assist with work on T Levels and HTQs in 2021, as well as the follow up to the Engineering Route Review … Read more
Our sector must lead the way to Net Zero. We won’t reach the targets set without the right people, in the right place, with the right skills. There are 277,000 predicted vacancies in our sector alone which need to be filled by 2029 and this will only increase with the growing need for green jobs. … Read more