North West Cluster - Powering the Future Fuel of the North West
2026-03-20T07:03:19Z
Events
Delivering hydrogen and carbon capture projects in the UK?
North West England is becoming one of the UK’s most important hubs for industrial decarbonisation. At the centre of that shift is HyNet North West project and the Liverpool Bay CCS project, which are helping build the hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure the region will need in the years to come. Together, these projects will deliver cleaner energy to the UK’s energy-intensive industries, transport and even homes, putting the North West at the heart of the UK’s energy transition.
As hydrogen hubs, carbon capture facilities, and CSS networks move closer to construction, the focus turns to delivery. Building this first-of-a-kind energy infrastructure takes specialist engineers, project leaders and commissioning expertise, all working in step with contractors, utilities, technology providers and the wider supply chain.
The UK energy sector is expected to need tens of thousands of new specialists to support net zero, with more than 660,000 new energy jobs projected in the North West alone by 2040. At this point, access to the right delivery partners and project ready teams can make all the difference.
Brunel at EIC North West Cluster Event
On March 25, our colleagues Chris McPherson, our Business Development Director and Latifa Avenell, our Business Development Consultant will be in Liverpool for the EIC North West Cluster event. They’ll be meeting with project leaders, developers and contractors to talk about hiring needs, delivery challenges and workforce planning for upcoming project phases.
Right now, we’re having conversations with clients who need support with:
- Building the right project delivery teams for hydrogen and CCS infrastructure
- Securing specialist expertise for engineering, construction and commissioning phases
- Scaling teams for different stages of delivery
Aligning workforce planning with project schedules during critical phases
Sounds familiar? Book a meeting with our team.
Meet our UK based team:
Latifa and Chris bring strong experience supporting hydrogen, CCS and industrial projects across the UK. They’re ready to help you find the talent and teams needed for your projects.
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Chris McPherson
Business Development Director
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Latifa Avenell
Business Development Consultant
Our role in energy transition
We have spent decades working across global energy markets, supporting hydrogen, CCS, offshore winds, solar, grid & Infrastructure projects from early development through to construction, commissioning and operations. That experience has given us a strong understanding of what energy projects need at each stage, and how workforce strategy can support delivery.
In the UK, we have a strong and established track record supporting major energy and infrastructure projects, working closely with clients across the full project lifecycle. Our local market knowledge, combined with our on-the-ground teams, allows us to respond quickly to project needs and changing regulatory requirements.
With more than 120 offices across 50 countries, our global footprint gives clients unmatched reach. Combined with strong compliance processes and workforce mobility expertise, we ensure the right specialists are delivered exactly when and where they are needed.
If you are building hydrogen, CCS or wider energy infrastructure in the region, talk to us about the people, expertise and project support you need.
