Energy & Utility Skills

What Energy & Utility Skills does

Energy & Utility Skills is the UK sector skills body for the energy, water, and waste industries, operating as an independent membership organisation since its incorporation in 1999. The group convenes 71 member organisations — including National Grid, EDF Energy, Severn Trent Water, Thames Water, Welsh Water, OVO Energy, SSE, E.ON, and SGN — that collectively employ over 200,000 people and generate more than £120 billion in annual turnover. Its stated mission is to address a sector-wide need to recruit approximately 312,300 new entrants by 2030 to deliver the UK's clean energy transition, water infrastructure investment (AMP8), and waste management objectives. Governance is exercised through a CEO Council and Delivery Board comprising senior leaders from member organisations, with four-nation coverage across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

The organisation's product portfolio is anchored on three commercial brands — EUSR (a 24/7 online register verifying individual training and skills records across the utilities sector), Energy & Environment Awards (an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation delivering regulated qualifications and end-point assessment for apprentices), and the Energy Utilities Careers & Jobs portal (a recruitment platform). Supporting capabilities include the Inclusion Measurement Framework (sector-wide EDI benchmarking), proprietary Workforce Demand Estimates forecasting roles to 2030, National Occupational Standards development, occupational mapping across renewable energy and hydrogen, and bespoke consultancy. Technology consists primarily of digital platforms for register verification and recruitment rather than core product technology; data inputs include Lightcast labour market intelligence.

Revenue is generated through four streams: annual membership subscriptions from 71 member organisations, commercial fees from EUSR registration and training assurance, regulated qualification and end-point assessment fees via Energy & Environment Awards, and project-based consultancy for government departments and devolved administrations. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Energy & Utility Skills also maintains formal partnerships with UK Government departments (DESNZ, DEFRA, DWP, DfE, MoJ), Skills England, Skills Development Scotland, and a network of industry partners including RenewableUK, Solar Energy UK, the Offshore Wind Industry Council, and the Hydrogen Skills Alliance. The organisation employs 101-250 staff and is headquartered in Solihull, UK.

Name

Energy & Utility Skills

Legal name

Energy & Utility Skills Limited

Website

https://euskills.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Energy & Utility Skills is the UK sector skills body for the energy, water, and waste industries, operating as a membership organisation serving 71 enterprises and government through workforce research, training assurance (EUSR), qualifications, and recruitment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sector Skills Body / Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Utilities (Electric, Gas & Water) (EDABALBB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables) (EDABALAJ), Energy Systems & Power Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAG), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN), EMS Training & Competency Development (EUAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Sector skills body
• Workforce planning
• Training register
• Occupational standards
• Qualifications awarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Solihull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from 71 member organizations across energy, water, and waste sectors. Membership provides access to CEO Council, Delivery Board, network groups, research data, and sector-wide collaboration on skills priorities.
2. EUSR Registration and Training Assurance: The EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register) brand provides the register of training and skills for the utilities sector, developing and assuring training programmes and assessments. Revenue generated through training provider approvals, scheme registrations, and quality assurance services.
3. Energy & Environment Awards Qualifications and EPA: The awarding organization for energy and utilities sector delivers regulated qualifications and end-point assessment services for apprentices. Revenue from qualification registrations, assessment fees, and apprenticeship EPA services.
4. Consultancy and Workforce Planning Services: Tailored consultancy services for workforce planning and skills solutions. Projects include work for UK Government departments (DESNZ hydrogen competency framework), industry bodies (UK Gas Transmission & Distribution), and devolved administrations (Skills Development Scotland).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Energy & Utility Skills is the UK sector skills body for the energy, water and waste industries. It operates a membership organisation serving 71 member employers, develops National Occupational Standards and occupational profiles, runs the EUSR training register, delivers regulated qualifications through Energy & Environment Awards, operates a recruitment portal (EUCJ), and provides workforce planning consultancy, labour market intelligence and an Inclusion Measurement Framework benchmarking EDI across the sector.

Product overview

Energy & Utility Skills operates as a skills body for the UK's energy, water, and waste industries, offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services. The core offerings include the EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register) for verifying training records, the Energy & Environment Awards for qualifications and apprenticeships, and the Energy Utilities Careers & Jobs platform for recruitment. Supporting services include the Inclusion Measurement Framework for EDI benchmarking, workforce planning consultancy, National Occupational Standards development, and occupational profile creation. Governance is structured through the CEO Council and Delivery Board, with membership in the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership providing access to all these capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EUSR: Register of training and skills for the utilities sector, providing 24/7 online verification of individual training and skills records
• Energy & Environment Awards
• Energy & Utilities Careers & Jobs (EUCJ)

Products and services

• Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR) The official register of training and skills for the UK utilities sector, developing and assuring training programmes and assessments and providing 24/7 online verification of individuals' training and skills records.
• Energy & Environment Awards Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation providing regulated qualifications and end-point assessments for apprentices across the power, water and upstream gas industries.
• Energy Utilities Careers & Jobs (EUCJ) Dedicated online recruitment platform for the UK energy, water and waste sectors, connecting employers with candidates seeking careers in these industries.
• Workforce Planning Services Strategic workforce planning consultancy covering company-level support and supply chain/industry-level analysis to identify current and future workforce demands for energy and utilities clients.
• National Occupational Standards (NOS) Employer-developed standards describing the knowledge and competence individuals need to perform work activities safely, underpinning qualifications and apprenticeships across the UK energy, water and waste sector.
• Occupational Profiles Detailed role profiles covering responsibilities, required skills, qualifications and career pathways used by employers to design roles, develop training programmes and support workforce planning.
• Inclusion Measurement Framework (IMF) Sector-wide EDI data collection and benchmarking framework measuring representation across gender, ethnicity, disability and age from recruitment through to retention and progression.
• Workforce Demand Estimates Proprietary research reports estimating the number of new jobs and people required across the UK energy and utilities sector by 2030, broken down by sub-sector.
• Sector Entry Model Pilot programme providing safe and rapid pathways into energy and utilities careers, with accredited safety training, employer-specific training and guaranteed employer interviews.

Quantifiable outcome

• 312,300 new entrants required by 2030
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• British WatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Strategic partnership to strengthen water sector workforce. Addressing growing workforce challenges including increasing demand for skills, investment, and long-term resilience in the UK water sector.
• Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) and RenewableUKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Appointed to lead next phase of occupational profiling for Energy Skills Passport expansion. Collaborative effort between OEUK and RenewableUK for cross-industry skills recognition.
• Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Group Chief Executive holds position on Green Skills Delivery Group with experts in key positions across plan's priority workstreams. Data, insight, and expertise instrumental in forming Green Skills Action Plan published May 2025.
• Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading national work on workforce demand modelling, attraction pathways, inclusion, occupational profiles, and development of employment routes for prison leavers. Played central role in Clean Energy Jobs Plan and Clean Energy Action Plan. Co-chair Water Skills Strategic Group with DEFRA embedding workforce priorities into £104bn AMP8 investment programme.
• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-chair Water Skills Strategic Group with DEFRA, embedding workforce priorities into the £104 billion AMP8 investment programme. Collaboration on regulatory reform preparation and sector workforce planning.
• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping new national sector entry model with pilots launching in 2025. Pilots provide safe and rapid pathways into industry with accredited safety training, employer-specific training, guaranteed interviews, benefits maintenance during training, and childcare/travel support.
• Skills England (formerly IfATE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Skills England, maintaining relationship previously held with IfATE. The Energy and Utilities Advisory Panel (EUAP), established with support, provides the sector's formal voice into apprenticeship and qualification reform.
• Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreating pathways for prison leavers and probationers to move into skilled roles across energy and utilities. Pilots expected in 2026 to test scalable national models supporting rehabilitation and providing employers with motivated talent.
• Skills Development ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term and mutually beneficial partnership. Work includes reviewing National Occupational Standards, contributing to occupational mapping, ensuring Scottish skills system reflects employer needs. Managing Modern Apprenticeship frameworks and designing sector entry model.
• Skills Wales and Welsh GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelationship forming with ambition for future work. Engagement includes aligning National Occupational Standards, apprenticeships and qualifications with sector needs, supporting apprenticeship reforms, and using occupational profiles for careers resources.
• RenewableUKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to complete occupational mapping project for renewable energy. Collaborating on Energy Skills Passport initiative. Working with Offshore Wind Industry Council to define critical roles across project lifecycle.
• Solar Energy UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMapping roles and pathways in the solar industry through occupational mapping programme. Aligning solar sector roles with industry standards and qualifications.
• Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccupational mapping has defined critical roles across the project lifecycle, aligned training with employer needs, and provided government with evidence to accelerate workforce readiness for net zero. 16 completed profiles.
• Hydrogen Skills AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAligning with Hydrogen Skills Alliance to ensure new and emerging hydrogen roles are captured in the occupational map. Supporting hydrogen workforce development for energy transition.
• UK Gas Transmission & Distribution IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivering Hydrogen Skills & Competence Project to establish training and assessment requirements for network personnel to support move towards hydrogen. Close collaboration with Gas Networks.
• Electricity Transmission Industry CollaborationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublished new workforce research and signed Memorandum of Understanding. Collaboration informing Electricity Networks Sector Growth Plan and work of Electricity Transmission Skills Alliance.
• Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration producing infrastructure-wide workforce demand estimates. Positioning energy and utilities demands within broader competition for construction skills across adjacent sectors.
• Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on workforce assessments and skills body partnerships. Provided workforce assessment to Green Jobs Delivery Group alongside CITB, EDF, and RenewableUK.
• AELPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Employment and Learning Providers supports strategy through apprenticeship and technical training delivery. Members ready to provide high-quality training for employer workforce needs.
• Careers & Enterprise CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEC's national Employer Standards underpin meaningful employer encounters and work experience. Network of Careers Hubs, Cornerstone Employers, and business volunteers to boost sector recruitment and diversity.
• Energy InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body endorses 2025-2030 Skills Strategy. Focus on harnessing talent from all backgrounds, innovation, and empowering workforce with right skills for net-zero targets.
• Energy Networks AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsed Inclusion Measurement Framework. Collaboration on electricity networks sector workforce planning and resilience metrics.
• Energy UKmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndorsed Inclusion Measurement Framework. Hosted partner meetings on sector attraction campaign. Collaboration on smart metering programme and government policy changes.
• CIWM (Chartered Institution of Waste Management)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body and trusted provider for resource management sector. Committed to empowering professionalism, lifelong learning, and critical skills development for sustainable resource management.
• The Equal GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAppointed to carry out Inclusion Measurement Framework survey. Provides up to one hour support for organisations with submission. Conducting 2025/26 IMF data collection and initial findings review.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Enginuity (formerly SEMTA): UK sector skills body for engineering and advanced manufacturing, operating the same "sector skills council / workforce standards" model for a different industry. Directly comparable in business model, revenue mix (membership, apprenticeship EPA via different awarding brands) and government-facing role.
• Construction Industry Training Board (CITB): Statutory training board for the UK construction sector that already partners with EUS on cross-infrastructure workforce modelling. Same statutory skills-body model and levy-funded membership base, serving as both a partner and direct competitor for overlapping infrastructure skills work.
• Energy UK: Trade association for the UK energy industry covering generation and supply. Already endorses EUS's Inclusion Measurement Framework and partners on sector attraction and smart metering programmes, with overlapping core membership.
• Water UK: UK water industry trade association representing all major water and sewerage companies - the same constituency served by EUS under its Water Skills Strategic Group co-chair role with DEFRA. Direct overlapping membership base and policy remit in the water sector.
• RenewableUK: Trade association for UK wind, wave and tidal energy. EUS partner on occupational mapping for renewables and on the cross-industry Energy Skills Passport with OEUK, but operates competing voice-of-industry functions across the renewables skills space.
• Energy Institute: UK chartered professional body for the energy sector, which has endorsed the EUS 2025-2030 Skills Strategy. Comparable professional-body and standards-setting remit, with overlapping member base among UK energy employers.
• Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWM): UK professional body for the waste and resource management sector. EUS's strategic partner covering one of its core verticals (waste & recycling), and an analogous standards-and-membership body whose remit overlaps the EUS waste competence framework.
• Energy Networks Association: Trade association representing UK electricity and gas network operators, who are also the largest constituency of EUS members. Endorses EUS's Inclusion Measurement Framework and represents overlapping member interests on workforce resilience.
• National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR): UK sector skills body and standards organisation covering the rail industry. Closely analogous business model - employer-led membership, government liaison, occupational profiles, apprenticeships and National Occupational Standards - serving as a template peer for the EUSP framework.
• Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB): Statutory training board for engineering construction workforce skills across energy and process industries. Explicit EUS partner on workforce assessment and Green Jobs Delivery Group, with overlapping coverage of power generation and industrial energy skills.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/euskills
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@energyutilityskills5420
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/energy-and-utility-skills
• Facebookfacebook.com/EUSR-61555917891544

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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