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Specialist Energy Recruitment to Power the UK's Energy Transition
As the UK upgrades its transmission and distribution infrastructure and accelerates its shift toward Net Zero, demand for experienced, safety-critical personnel across the energy sector continues to grow.
At MPI, we connect highly skilled professionals with the organisations driving the nation’s energy transition, from renewable generation and grid connection projects to network reinforcement, substation construction, and overhead line installation.
With over 60 years of technical recruitment experience, MPI provides compliant, scalable workforce solutions across the Power and Utilities industry, supporting both traditional and emerging energy technologies.
Powering Transmission, Distribution and Infrastructure Projects
Our specialist energy team works with clients across the UK delivering short or long term workforce solutions for:
Transmission and distribution upgrades and connections
Substation build, cabling, and overhead line projects
Grid modernisation and energy storage systems (BESS)
Renewable integration and Net Zero infrastructure
Gas compressor and AGI maintenance
Water treatment, drainage, and flood defence schemes
Telecoms and supporting infrastructure
We supply BESC, SHEA, and NRSWA-qualified personnel, ensuring full compliance with safety and technical standards.
Flexible, Scalable Workforce Deployment
As a responsive and experienced energy recruitment partner, we have the capability to scale operations quickly, deploying up to 300 additional workers at short notice to meet project demands. Common roles we fill include Project Managers, Planners, Utility Teams, and Leakage Technicians.
Supporting the Full Spectrum of Energy Recruitment Needs
MPI has the capability to mobilise large multi-disciplinary teams quickly, providing additional workers at short notice to meet project milestones and/or schedule demands.
We recruit for key roles including:
Project Managers and Planners
Site Managers and Supervisors
Electrical Engineers and Fitters
Utility Teams and Cable Jointers
Commissioning Engineers and Technicians
Health, Safety, and Compliance professionals
Our agile, compliance-led approach ensures we can respond to the evolving needs of major infrastructure programmes across the UK.
Trusted by the Industry to Deliver Job-Ready Talent
At MPI, we understand that delivering critical national infrastructure starts with having the right people. Every candidate is fully vetted, qualified, and job-ready, briefed on safety protocols, site standards, and client expectations before arriving on site.
Our long-standing experience in complex, regulated industries means we bring the right balance of technical understanding, compliance, safety culture, and reliability to every project.
Supporting the Full Spectrum of Energy Recruitment
Beyond site-based labour, we also supply skilled professionals across the energy industry’s commercial and back-office functions, including project support, procurement, HR, finance, and compliance roles enabling clients to resource entire projects under one trusted recruitment partner.
Your Partner for the UK's Energy Future
With a proven track record across engineering, power, and infrastructure, MPI continues to grow alongside the energy sector, supporting the UK’s drive to deliver a resilient, low-carbon power network.
Whether you’re strengthening existing grid assets or building the next generation of renewable connections, MPI is your trusted partner for specialist energy recruitment and workforce solutions.
Encompassing Water & Environment, Gas, Drainage and Energy including traditional power and renewables this sector is set to continue expanding for years to come as the UK’s reliance on renewable energy sources grows.
At MPI we understand that the strength of your business relies on competent, qualified teams. From two- to three-person utility teams to larger crews, we ensure workers are well-prepared and ready to integrate into your workplace.
