Britain’s offshore energy industry is often discussed in terms of targets, technologies and infrastructure, but at its heart the people are what makes it more powerful.

Across the UK, skilled men and women work tirelessly to produce the energy that keeps homes heated, transport moving and businesses operating. From offshore platforms and wind farms to engineering offices, ports and manufacturing sites, these are the highly skilled roles that sit at the centre of a modern industrial Britain.

The offshore energy sector supports more than 200,000 jobs across the country. These roles are widespread and underpin supply chain and industrial hubs from Aberdeen and Teesside to the Humber, Black Country and central Scotland. What happens in the North Sea does not stay offshore – it ripples through the entire UK economy.

This workforce has been built over decades with around 60 years of experience in offshore engineering, safety, operations and project delivery, which has made the UK a global leader in offshore energy.

This expertise goes beyond oil and gas. The same skills, companies and supply chains are now delivering offshore wind, carbon storage and hydrogen projects that will........

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