ECA (Electrical Contractors\u2019 Association) welcomes Skills England\u2019s assessment published today, which confirms that electricians and electrical engineers are two of the careers expected to see the most growth in the next five years.<\/p>\n
The assessment also states that electrotechnical occupations are key to multiple sectors, including clean energy, advanced manufacturing, defence and digital technologies. This align with ECA\u2019s own Blueprint for Electrification report evidencing how vital the electrotechnical industry is to the whole economy.<\/p>\n
ECA\u2019s Recharging Electrical Skills Charter puts forward several policy proposals designed to help the UK meet the growing demand for electrical skills \u2013 including more funding targeted towards apprenticeships and other industry-agreed training routes.<\/p>\n
Andrew Eldred, Deputy CEO of ECA, said:<\/p>\n
\u201cSkills England\u2019s assessment highlights the urgency of the need to reverse a decline in the skilled electrical workforce over the past five years.<\/p>\n
\u201cElectricians and SME electrical contractors are now a vital national resource. Closer dialogue and collaboration between Government and industry are essential if we are to meet the ever increasing demand for electrical skills.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Skills England\u2019s analysis, employment demand in priority occupations is expected to increase by 15 percent by 2030, from 5.9 million in 2025 to 6.7 million in 2030. This is 1.6 times faster than other employment in these sectors, which is expected to increase by 0.8 million, a 9% increase from 8.9 million in 2025.<\/p>\n