Since the end of 2020 Nick has worked tirelessly in support of our memorial projects, coinciding with his own work in the field of remembrance.
Biography
Nick Ellins is the immediate past Chief Executive of the Energy & Utility Skills Group, the main skills and quality assurance body for the UK’s gas, power, water and waste management infrastructure utilities.
He has over 30 years’ experience in the utilities and rail industries, working in a variety of management roles across commercial, operational, and UK and European policy areas.
His previous roles include Deputy Chief Executive of the government consumer watchdog the Consumer Council for Water, Head of Consumer Strategy at the policy and trade association Water UK, senior management roles in contracting and manufacturing, Director of Policy for the Rail Delivery Group strategy body and Director of Policy for the Association of Train Operating Companies.
Nick is a Freeman of the City of London, a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, Fellow and twice Past National President of the Institute of Water; Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Primary Engineers; Member of the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers; Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers; Ambassador for Design and Technology; Member of Aston University Industrial Advisory Board - School of Engineering & Applied Science; A Supporting Partner of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards; Member of the Energy Industries Club and former Trustee and Board Member of the Federation of Industry Sector Skills & Standards