Vicki Cook 
Steve Barratt, Director of Membership and Strategic Engagement at Energy & Utility Skills, contributed as a keynote speaker at the annual National Water Resilience Debate on Thursday, 22 May 2025. He was joined by Elouise Leonard-Cross, Group Head of HR at Northumbrian Water, Hugh Thomas, Water Treatment Service Line Director at AtkinsRéalis, and Fiona Punchard, … Read more
The Potential and Opportunity of Occupational Mapping and Standard Setting Paul Cox, Group Chief Executive of Energy & Utility Skills Group, contributed as a guest speaker at the ‘Grid and Networks 5: Workforce and the Grid – People and Skills’ panel, which formed part of the ‘Engineering a Net Zero Future’ programme at the All-Energy … Read more
Our new schemes are designed to enhance workforce knowledge on critical safety topics, further promoting a culture of safety and compliance, as part of our commitment to offering a portfolio of induction-focused awareness schemes. All these schemes have been carefully developed and reviewed in collaboration with employers and stakeholders in the energy and utilities sector, … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills have been working with industry representatives across the energy and utilities sector to review a number of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) for sewerage and drainage. NOS describe what an individual needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity, including the skills, … Read more
Pictured: Denise McGlynn, Client Manager, Energy & Utility Skills, Matt Heaton, Head of Training Delivery, Phil Beach CBE, CEO, Energy & Utility Skills, Grant Batty, Water Services Director United Utilities has become the first water company to extend the Competent Operator Scheme beyond water treatment works to include water networks, setting a benchmark for workforce … Read more
The Government announced a series of changes to apprenticeships in England during National Apprenticeships Week that together represent a substantial reform to their delivery. It is important to note that not all of these changes will come into effect immediately; some require legislation and others are likely to take several years to implement given that … Read more
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, we are interviewing some of our amazing team members to highlight their unique contributions, celebrate their achievements and share their stories. Tell us about your experience working with Energy & Utility Skills. I’ve been with Energy & Utility Skills for 18 years, which feels incredible. My previous role was straight … Read more
Richard began his working career in 1983 where he joined the British Army, servicing 22 years in the Royal Engineers. After leaving the Armed Forces in 2005, he moved to the utilities sector, continuing his passion for training and helping people to enhance their skills. Over the years he has worked for various organisations including … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Sewerage & Drainage Maintenance National Occupational Standards (NOS). NOS describe what an individual needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity, including the skills, knowledge and understanding required. They can be applied across the UK and … Read more
For 25 years Energy & Utility Skills has been the skills body for the gas, power, water and waste industries; working with employers to build a safe, skilled, and sustainable workforce. Through our expert team and strong partnerships with employers, industry leaders and the government, we ensure that the right qualifications, apprenticeships, and training programmes … Read more