Vital Energi expands in Scotland to support £300 million green heat revolution

Sustainable energy solutions developer Vital Energi has supercharged its Scottish operations, expanding the footprint of its Glasgow office to help deliver Scotland’s £300 million low-carbon heat network development strategy. The expansion comes as the result of a growing pipeline of energy generation, networks, and storage solutions worth £2.5 billion.

Vital Energi has completed several significant projects in Scotland, including the UK’s first water-source district heating project in Glasgow. The £15 million Queens Quay Heat Pump scheme is the largest of its kind in the UK and uses heat from the River Clyde to heat local homes and businesses, reducing the cost of energy for local residents.

To deliver current and future work, Vital Energi’s 760-strong workforce will increase by approximately 50%, adding 400 new green jobs over the next five years. As well as the Glasgow expansion, Vital Energi is opening new offices in Newcastle and Swansea and its Blackburn headquarters has undergone a major refurbishment to modernise the office space and increase seating capacity by a third.

The regional offices will facilitate direct collaboration with local authorities and housing associations to tackle fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions. They will also support decarbonisation projects for other organisations including universities, hospitals, airports, and the industrial sector.

This expansion marks the next step in Vital Energi’s pathway to not only develop and deliver energy assets but also be the asset owner. Through strategic collaborations, the company continues to strengthen its ability to develop, deliver and own energy infrastructure and generation assets that benefit local communities across the UK.

As well as educating and training the green workforce of the future within its £2 million state-of-the-art training facility in Blackburn, Vital Energi also invites industry organisations to learn from their experts, addressing the need to train, upskill, and reskill workforce in line with the UK’s net zero ambitions.

Mike Cooke, Managing Director for the North and Scotland said:

“Our expansion across the UK demonstrates Vital Energi’s dedication to advancing the nation’s transition to net zero. By expanding our presence in Scotland as well as opening new offices in Newcastle and Swansea, we aim to design, implement and acquire ownership of innovative, low-carbon energy system infrastructure on an even larger scale.

“Alongside this growth, we’re driving an ambitious recruitment campaign to fill a wide range of green jobs. We’re creating exciting opportunities for individuals passionate about sustainability and clean energy to join our mission of protecting our planet for future generations. We are committed to contributing to the country’s net zero goals by cultivating a highly skilled workforce and collaborating with public and private sector partners.”