This year’s Procurement Skills Accord Best Practice and Awards Event 2023 was a great success, with 35 companies being recognised for achieving and exceeding the standards of the Accord. The event was hosted by Colin Scott, Chair of the Procurement Skills Accord Steering Group and Head of Procurement at Balfour Beatty, and Phil Beach CBE, … Read more
This latest labour market update summarises the state of the UK labour market in the three months to April 2023. It is based on data published by the Office for National Statistics. Whilst the situation regarding redundancies and vacancies in the UK economy worsened compared to the last quarter, all other labour market indicators improved. … Read more
On 16-17 May, we will be joining thousands of other professionals from across the utilities sector at Utility Week Live, to be hosted at the NEC Arena. We will be on stall E6, in between the visitor’s entrance and the Speaker Lounge in Hall 12. Drop by for a chat if you want to find … Read more
A chartered civil engineer with a long executive career, Graham Dalton brings a deep level of engineering and industry knowledge to the Energy & Utility Skills Board. Graham previously spent seven years as Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, leading the transition to Highways England; and six years as Chief Executive of the Defence Infrastructure … Read more
Starting in April 2023, Energy & Utility Skills is changing the way we look. Whether it is water, waste management, gas, or power; we recognise that the sector is in the vanguard of delivering the UK’s 2050 commitments for the environment and infrastructure. To ensure that we continue to support their skills needs, we have … Read more
This latest labour market update summarises the state of the UK labour market in the three months to February 2023. It is based on data published by the Office for National Statistics. The most recent data shows that whilst the situation regarding redundancies and vacancies in the UK economy worsened compared to the last quarter, all … Read more
Acknowledging the industry Chris Skidmore’s landmark 340-page report on how the journey to Net Zero is the economic growth opportunity of the century is clear that “Mission Zero” has no choice but to succeed. Skidmore’s key message describes a very challenging and very positive future for the energy and utilities industries: Net Zero is non-negotiable … Read more
We are developing a new apprenticeship pathway for Sustainable Resource Management, and are looking for your views on what this pathway should be. The new pathway will be available at levels 3 and 4, and includes a Competence, Knowledge, or Combined occupational qualification, along with the relevant Essential Skills Wales qualifications. An apprenticeship is an … Read more
The most recent data shows that the labour market’s post-COVID recovery continues to slow, with 4 out of the 8 main indicators getting worse compared to the previous quarter (and 3 out of 8 worse than a year ago). The Office for National Statistics’ full update on the state of the labour market in February … Read more
As the UK moves towards net zero, the power sector workforce will need to be able to keep up with rapidly evolving technology and ways of working. They will also need to be agile and flexible; capable of responding quickly and effectively to a wide range of challenges, from the geopolitical to extreme weather events. … Read more