Energy and utilities
The energy & utilities sector is a fast-paced, constantly evolving and rewarding environment. It needs your skills to keep it powered. The sector needs 277,000 new recruits by 2029.
The main industries in the sector are:
Even before the pandemic, governments were recognising the sector as part of our critical infrastructure. COVID-19 has reinforced this view. Employees in the sector are considered key workers.
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Engineers in the sector
The UK Government has published an ambitious 10-Point Plan for a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ much of which will be implemented by the energy and utilities sector, through projects such as:
- Offshore wind
- Hydrogen
- Electric vehicles
- Decarbonising Homes and Public Buildings
- Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
The 10-Point Plan will generate jobs and bolster the economy, whilst continuing to drive down emissions both now and in the future.
With a huge variety of roles, this diverse sector offers excellent opportunities for career progression.
Read the stories behind the people making a difference in the energy and utilities sector. Be inspired. Make a difference. Join the sector.
Reaching net zero by 2050 will open up thousands of opportunities around the country, so if you’re looking for a career with purpose that will help the country tackle climate change, join a sector that society can’t function without.
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