Scotland’s future growth depends on having the skilled people needed to deliver its clean energy, water, and critical national infrastructure ambitions. Our analysis shows that at least 58,900 new entrants will be required by 2030 across energy, water and waste. This is both a challenge and a major opportunity for citizens, employers and communities as … Read more
The government’s Budget and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) outlook confirm a tight fiscal environment alongside sustained long-term investment in UK infrastructure. More than £120 billion of capital spending has been committed across departments, including major programmes for energy networks, water infrastructure and the transition to clean energy. These decisions shape the environment in … Read more
Development of a Sector Platform for the Energy, Water, and Waste and Recycling Industries. 1. Purpose of this Notice The Energy & Utility Skills Group is notifying the market of a forthcoming Invitation to Tender for the design, development, and delivery of a single sector-level web-based platform. Providers with capability in web design and development, … Read more
Government expert group to secure future of water industry workforce The water industry in England and Wales is set to benefit from a new group created by government to ensure it has the skilled workforce it needs to deliver record levels of investment and reform. The Water Skills Strategic Group is co-chaired by Energy & … Read more
In December, the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership (EUSP) CEO Council will hold its first meeting since launching the Skills Strategy 2025–2030, during which members will vote to appoint new Council Leadership. Bringing together chief executives and managing directors from across the energy, water, and waste industries, the Council turns shared priorities into coordinated action that shapes national policy, guides investment, and keeps skills at the heart of the … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills Group welcomes the publication of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper as a positive and necessary step in strengthening the nation’s skills system. It sets out ambition and intent, but questions remain about how delivery, coherence and pace will match the scale of the opportunity. While the White Paper applies … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills Group Statement Energy & Utility Skills Group welcomes the publication of the Clean Energy Jobs Plan, part of the government’s wider Clean Energy Action Plan. The Plan marks an important step towards achieving the United Kingdom’s clean energy ambitions and ensuring that people and skills remain central to national growth. Its … Read more
As the UK transforms its infrastructure for a new era, the Energy & Utility Skills Group has set out a blueprint to deliver the people and skills to make it happen. The coming years will bring both significant challenges and extraordinary opportunities to grow the economy and strengthen the essential services that support every home, … 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
Energy & Utility Skills are engaging closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to ensure we have the workforce to deliver the clean energy superpower mission through access to the government supported training and workforce recruitment programmes. Through our work on the Energy and Utilities Sector Workforce Demand Estimates – 2024 … Read more
