About Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) with CarmichaelUK
EGL2 is a 505km electricity superhighway which will enable the transfer of power from Scotland to England (and vice versa) via a subsea cable. This two-gigawatt high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable is connecting Peterhead in Aberdeenshire and Drax in North Yorkshire and once operational, will carry enough electricity to power two million homes.
At an investment of over £4bn, EGL2 is the largest ever single investment in the UK transmission system and will play a critical role in delivering the UK and Scottish governments’ clean power and energy security targets, supporting thousands of jobs across the country and boosting local and national economies.
EGL2 is being delivered as a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET). NGET owns and manages the electricity transmission network in England and Wales, and SSEN Transmission does the same in the north of Scotland. The two connection points of EGL2 fall within these operating areas.
Peterhead Building Works
- Peterhead Converter Station in Aberdeenshire
- Approximately 1km of underground cabling from Peterhead Converter Station to Sandford Bay
- Peterhead Substation works – new bay in the existing substation
The ETS Solution
CarmichaelUK and ETS have partnered to deliver social mobility focused programmes that strengthen and compliment their labour requirements across their portfolio of major projects.
Through pop-up style training centres and in custody settings, the partnership works to equip candidates with the necessary skills for the construction and rail sectors. Along with compliant health and safety training, our live vacancy-driven programmes provide industry-specific certificates and hands-on experience through simulation environments, practical training and work experience, ensuring candidates are site-ready from day one.
“The ETS course is brilliant…it has given me hope for the future and an insight to what my future could be like.”
Learner – HMP The Mount, Rail Access Course
Fully trained, work-ready candidates
We specialise in delivering high-quality, vacancy-led training wherever CarmichaelUK needs it. As a fully mobile training partner, we offer training in the heart of the community, ensuring accessibility and convenience for CarmichaelUK and their partners.
Our expertise lies in engaging with the local Justice provision, communities, and marginalised groups, guiding them towards successful employment outcomes. We work closely with the DWP, probation services, and prisons to source and fund the best candidates from all backgrounds, helping to build a diverse and skilled pool of candidates.
