Who Will Power the UK’s Energy Future?

The UK’s clean energy transition is gaining speed, but the people needed to deliver it aren’t keeping up.

This whitepaper explores the growing workforce crisis threatening the UK's Net Zero targets, using fresh data and insights from across the energy, nuclear, and utilities sectors.

Over 400,000 roles will be needed by 2050, with 260,000 of them brand new. But it's not just about headcount. It's about closing critical skills gaps, addressing early retirements, and fixing training systems that aren’t fit for purpose.

Inside the report:

• Data from PwC, ECITB, Energy & Utility Skills, National Grid, and EngineeringUK
• Five key reasons the talent gap is growing
• The risks of delay, from safety concerns to missed climate targets
• Actionable strategies to build inclusive, future-ready talent pipelines
• Success stories from Rolls-Royce SMR, Severn Trent, Scottish Power, Urenco and more

This isn’t a distant problem. It’s already affecting project delivery, supply chain costs, and progress across clean energy programmes.

Download the report to understand the challenge, explore solutions, and start shaping the workforce that will power the UK’s energy future.