Planning for delivery: strengthening the utility supply chain capability and productivity through collaboration

19 May 2026
Infrastructure Delivery Stage

Water and energy networks are tasked with delivering more than ever before in their regulatory price control period. With limited resources and restricted capacity in the supply chain, the utility sector must design, build and maintain assets more efficiently. This session will uncover how the industry can work together to overcome workforce strain, improve capability planning, and unlock new efficiencies.


Chair welcome
Ella Jessel - Utility Week

Collaboration to drive efficiency in infrastructure delivery
Paul Redgate, Head of Supply Chain and Commercial (East Region) - National Gas

Forward planning and building capacity in the supply chain
Paul Hickey, Senior Director - RAPID

Ambition, innovation, and impact: building and mobilising the workforce to deliver infrastructure at scale
Paul Cox, Group Chief Executive - Energy and Utility Skills
 
Chairperson
Ella Jessel
Ella Jessel - Utility Week
Speakers
Paul Hickey
Paul Hickey, Senior Director - RAPID
Paul Cox
Paul Cox, Group Chief Executive - Energy and Utility Skills
Paul Redgate
Paul Redgate, Head of Supply Chain and Commercial (East Region) - National Gas