EngineeringUK’s 5-year strategy enables engineering and tech to thrive
Summary
Engineering and tech are critically important for the UK, with huge opportunities and responsibilities over the coming years, but the sector continues to face significant workforce challenges. Dr Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK, explains: “For engineering and technology to really thrive, we urgently need more people and more diversity in our workforce. “We’re determined to achieve our mission of enabling more young people from all backgrounds to be inspired, informed, and progress into engineering and technology. This renewed strategy will encourage and inspire the engineers and infrastructure professionals necessary to build the cleaner, greener future we all need.” Benj Sykes, Head of Environment, Consenting and External Affairs at Orsted, commented: “As one of the world’s leading renewable energy developers, a diverse, innovative, collaborative group of engineers lies at the very core of our business. These teams drive forward our projects turning concepts and plans into vital green energy generating assets, such as offshore wind, so we’re delighted to see sustainability and net zero feature so prominently in the EngineeringUK vision.