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The energy industry is extremely prevalent in our region, not only due to the historically rich oil and gas pickings from the North Sea, but because of an evolving nuclear power strategy and huge offshore wind opportunities.  Careers can span everything involved from production to the consumption of energy, including manufacturing and engineering, extraction, refining, generation, sale and distribution. 

Ultimately it's about getting energy to where it is needed and in the right form, either underground or over-ground, maintaining equipment and supporting customers as well as the design and manufacture of equipment that extracts energy sources, generating electricity within power stations and engineering the future's renewable power solutions.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you. 

  • Proposed nuclear power station Sizewell C may provide up to 3,600 construction roles, 1,500 management and a further 550 support roles during the construction phase
  • The New Anglia LEP predicts Norfolk and Suffolk have the potential to benefit from an additional 6,150 full time well-paid skilled Offshore Wind jobs by 2032
  • The East of England is the second largest centre for energy in the UK which includes oil and gas, offshore and onshore wind energy, solar, nuclear and biomass-fired power generation
Useful subjects:

Business studies • Chemistry • Design & Technology • English • Maths • ICT • Languages • Physics • Science

Jobs ideas for this industry:

Chemical Engineering Technician • Environmental Consultant • Geoscientist • Marine Biologist • Marketing Executive • Nuclear Engineer • Offshore Helideck Assistant • Welder • Wind Turbine Technician • Project Engineer (For more, check out the Job Areas below!)

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Explore this industry in detail through the job areas below which include detailed job ideas, local employers and opportunities. 

6 Job Areas

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East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) & Skills for Energy (SfE)
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Skills for Energy Event 2018
The Future of Energy - Your Career
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University Technical College Norfolk (UTCN)
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UTCN Flythrough HD
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36 Organisations in this industry

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A-LEVEL Results Day
Making big decisions about your future can feel overwhelming and you may be undecided about what you want to do next.  This is normal! Remember that you are not on your own.  There are lots of support services and professionals available to help explore your n...
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Apprentice/Trainee Heat Pump Engineer - Olive Air Ltd
Closing Date:
1st September 2025
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Oliva Air Ltd are a local family run business who specialises in the service, repair and maintenance of air and ground source heat pumps, including air conditioning and we are looking for an Apprentice/Trainee Heat Pump Engineer. We are ba...
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How to apply through UCAS Clearing | A step-by-step guide (Video)
UCAS Video - University admissions expert Sara gives a step-by-step guide on how to apply through Clearing. Get advice on how to find courses, what to expect from the phone call, and what you should prepare in advance to ensure the process runs smoothly.
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Mason Trust Small Change Grant updated to consider awards of up to £100
This fund is designed to quickly make a difference to people that have immediate financial barriers to their personal progress.
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Job board for disabled candidates - Evenbreak
Evenbreak is an award-winning not-for-profit specialist job board run by disabled people for disabled people.
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Trainee Engineer (Sizewell C)
Closing Date:
30th September 2025
Location:
Leiston, Suffolk
A fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Engineer join our project on Sizewell C. The Trainee Engineer is an integral member of the Site Operations Team; the Team is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the site throughout the delivery of the pr...
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