Energy & Utility Skills

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Plan Your Career

Everything you need to know about finding a career in the Energy and Utilities industries.

Whether you are just starting your career, already working in the industry or looking to change direction, this area of the website provides all the information and guidance you need to help you plan your career in the energy and utility industries.

The gas, power, waste management and water industries offer a wide range of careers associated with working in large, high-tech industries offering essential services to UK domestic and industrial customers.

The energy and utilities sector currently employs over 530,000 people in more than 60,000 businesses in the UK. There are many exciting career opportunities available in the energy and utilities sector, providing a variety of interesting and rewarding career and progression opportunities. Demand is high for skilled engineers and technicians, scientists, operatives and customer care staff with flexibility and adaptability across all occupations in an ever-changing working environment.

Although Energy & Utility Skills (EU Skills) does not offer one-to-one careers advice, this website provides a wide range of useful resources and tools which can help you improve your skills and develop your career.

For more information about careers in the energy and utility industries please click the links below:

> Gas Industry

> Low Carbon Industry

> Power Industry

> Waste Management Industry

> Water Industry