- Date published:
- May 2025
- Organisation:
- JTL Training
- Themes:
- Electricians
The report reveals a critical shortfall in England’s electrical workforce—one that could jeopardise delivery of major housing, clean energy, infrastructure and AI projects.
The report launches a first-of-its-kind national projection model for the electrical industry, designed to offer long-term, data-driven insight into workforce size, skills levels and sector resilience over a 15-year horizon.
Developed by JTL in collaboration with industry partners including the The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership, Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), Joint Industry Board (JIB), National Electrotechnical Training (NET), the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) and Electrical Safety First (ESF), the model captures not only volumes of electricians but also competence within the workforce —defined as “Skilled Person Density”—giving Government and industry leaders a powerful tool for forecasting and planning at a time of rising demand and chronic under-supply.