Collaborative End-point Assessments to Build Skills for the UK Utilities Workforce 

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The energy and utilities sector is working together to shape the UK’s low-carbon future, and employers are at the heart of this transformation. By collaborating to define two new Apprenticeship Standards, the sector is ensuring that the next generation of technicians have the skills needed to deliver on ambitious environmental and infrastructure goals. With over 312,000 … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills Group Urges Government to Keep Sector Priorities Central in Post-16 Skills restructure

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The Government has sought evidence on how to structure post-16 skills and education pathways. Stephen Barrett, Director of Membership and Strategic Engagement at Energy & Utility Skills Group, emphasises that it must deliver clear pathways, incorporate sector expertise, and where competence and safety are non-negotiable. The Department for Education’s consultation on Post‑16 Level 3 and … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills Group and DESNZ Office for Clean Energy Jobs confirm 2026 shared priorities for Clean Energy Jobs Plan Delivery

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On Wednesday, 7 January 2026 Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero convened to plan and set out joint priorities and programme of delivery and policy actions for 2026. Focus was on further strengthening industry and government partnership, and sustaining and building momentum towards impactful delivery following the … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills Group begins sector testing phase for proposed sector platform

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Energy & Utility Skills Group today confirms the start of the formal testing phase for a proposed sector wide digital platform, working with employers, governments and partners across energy, water, and waste. This marks a decisive step towards creating a world class workforce capability and national asset for one of the UK’s most critical sectors. … Read more

National Grid’s former chief engineer joins the Board of Energy & Utility Skills

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Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to welcome David Wright FREng FIET MIGEM to our Board as a Non-Executive Director.  David brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across energy and infrastructure in the UK and US. Formerly Chief Engineer and Chief Risk Officer at National Grid plc, he led the UK electricity transmission business for … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Electricity Transmission Industry Collaboration publish new research and sign Memorandum of Understanding

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Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Electricity Transmission Industry Collaboration have published new workforce research and signed a Memorandum of Understanding that strengthens their joint commitment to secure the skilled people required to deliver the UK’s electricity transmission investment plans which is the largest upgrade of electricity transmission in modern times. The research provides … Read more

Powered by Providers: EUSR Training Network Grows

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With 200 EUSR Approved Providers now delivering training across the UK and Ireland, EUSR continues to grow in step with the sector’s needs. This milestone reflects the sector’s shared commitment to safety, quality, and capability — with training and assessment at the heart of it.  Our network of 200 Approved Providers, combined with over 600 … Read more

Help shape national standards and Scottish qualifications for Water  

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National Occupational Standards (NOS) review  Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Water Leakage and Detection Control 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 are … Read more