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A new sector entry pilot is helping the utilities industry tackle skills shortages while supporting a more aligned and sustainable approach to workforce development. Delivered by M Group, in partnership with Energy & Utility Skills and the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP), the initiative brings together industry and government to create high-quality routes into … 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 Networks Association (ENA) and BEAMA have appointed Energy & Utility Skills as part of a consortium to deliver the next phase of the Electricity Networks Sector Growth Plan. We will work alongside leading energy consultancies LCP Delta, EA Technology and Frontier Economics. This phase builds on last year’s interim report, which identified more than … 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 UK is entering a decisive decade for essential infrastructure. The transition to cleaner energy, resilient water systems and a more circular economy depends on a workforce with the capability to deliver. Across all four nations, we are now seeing sustained growth in people choosing careers in energy, utilities and environmental services, a sign that … Read more

As efforts to scale-up recruitment into the energy and utilities sector gather pace, the Energy & Utilities Careers & Jobs website has seen a dramatic increase in candidate registrations. The site is the sector’s leading jobs and careers platform: it offers a central attraction tool by uniting employers to build a strong, diverse talent pipeline … Read more

Heat networks are expected to play a central role in decarbonising heat in homes, public buildings and industry. As demand increases, so does the need for technicians with the right safety critical and technical skills. The Heat Network Maintenance Technician apprenticeship, now approved for delivery in England, represents an important step toward developing the skilled … 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