Skills gap - engineering construction industry could face peak demand for workers in 2030
New research published by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) reveals that the engineering construction industry (ECI) could now face peak demand for workers in five years’ time and will need thousands of extra skilled workers.
Water industry skills crisis intensifies as ‘perfect storm’ looms for AMP8, recruitment firm warns
The water industry is facing a perfect storm of intensifying talent shortages, engineer departures, and a looming retirement cliff as AMP8 commences, according to a new report from specialist water industry recruitment firm, Water by Murray.
International Women's Day - why women-in-water’s voices must be heard
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Parliamentary Committee warns UK lacks skills and capacity to deliver major infrastructure
A new report by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is warning that the UK Government and wider economy lack the necessary skills and capacity to deliver ambitious plans for major infrastructure over the next five years.
United Utilities looks to supply chain for digital support staff service capability
Tomorrow is the deadline for suppliers to notify United Utilities of their interest in finding out more about the water company's requirements for an external provider of digital services support staff capability.
Anglian Water progresses ambitious talent expansion programme
Anglian Water has welcomed three new colleges to their skills programme in collaboration with the company’s twelve alliance partners, providing employer-supported multi-skill construction courses and boosting career opportunities in construction.
FE colleges and Energy & Utility Skills partner to secure resilient utility workforce post-Brexit
The Collab Group, which represents 34 of the leading further education colleges throughout the UK, has announced a new strategic partnership with Energy & Utility Skills, the membership organisation that brings together industry leaders to identify and address skills challenges within the sector.
Energy and utilities companies collaborate on sector initiative to tackle skills shortage
Thames Water, Welsh Water, Amey, Cadent and SGN have joined a senior group of energy and utilities companies to deliver the sector’s digital attraction platform.
Energy & Utility Skills partners with DWP to support Carillion staff & contractors
Energy & Utility Skills is working in partnership with the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) to offer support to employees, contractors and apprentices potentially affected by the fallout from Carillion.
White Paper warns energy & utilities skills gap could lead to higher project costs and damage UK economy
The Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership has published a new White Paper, calling for the value of a resilient and sustainable UK workforce to be better understood and recognised.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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