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​​​The Autumn 2025 edition of Smart News, Ganymede’s quarterly Energy newsletter is now available to read.​In this edition we focus on:General UpdatesA message from Joe Prestedge, Head of EnergyOperations UpdateDelivering Excellence - Celebrating the achievements of our EngineersOnce a quarter we will announce winners of the Delivering Excellence awards, given to those who go above and beyond for our customers and fellow employeesCustomer feedback for our Engineers​Spotlight on SafetyFailure to identify an existing gas unsafe situation – breach of meter box integrity​Your Key ContactsThe Energy teamThe HSEQ teamRead the Autumn 2025 Smart News Newsletter here​As always, we trust you will find the newsletter useful and engaging. If you have any questions or feedback after reading this edition of Smart News, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the form below.​

Powering the UK’s Net-Zero Future: Solving the Green Skills Crisis​As the UK races toward its target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the pressure is on, not just for policy or infrastructure, but for people. Behind every smart meter, heat pump, EV charger, and green energy project is a skilled professional making it happen. And right now, we do not have nearly enough of them.​The Workforce Behind Net ZeroTo meet its climate targets, the UK will need to fill an estimated 400,000 energy-related jobs by 2050, according to the National Grid’s “Building the Net Zero Energy Workforce” report. These jobs span a broad range, including renewable energy technicians, data analysts, and customer service engineers trained to deploy new low-carbon technologies in British homes.At the same time, the government is targeting:A 68% reduction in emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levelsA 78% reduction by 2035Net-zero by 2050, effectively eliminating the UK's contribution to global greenhouse gas emissionsThis transition will require not just more workers, but the right workers with the necessary skills, behaviours, and adaptability to succeed in a constantly evolving environment.​The Challenge: More Than Just SkillsThe solution is not simply about filling vacancies. It is about creating a workforce that is:Technically capable of delivering new green technologiesGeographically available where demand is strongestCustomer-focused to meet rising service expectationsCulturally aligned with a safety-first, performance-oriented sectorTechnical qualifications are essential, but they are no longer sufficient on their own. In many roles, mindset, soft skills, and behavioural competencies are equally important.​Behaviour Science: Better PerformanceAt Ganymede, our workforce model is built to meet the demands of the energy transition. We combine proactive sourcing, tailored training, and full lifecycle support to ensure consistent delivery across all projects. One of our key differentiators is our use of behavioural science to drive better performance, engagement, and retention.​Behavioural Science in ActionWe apply behavioural science at every stage of our process:Recruitment: We assess motivation, emotional intelligence, and alignment with company values, not just qualifications.Assessment: Our screening tools are designed to predict job performance based on behavioural traits proven to correlate with success.Training: We focus on customer empathy, adaptability, and resilience, in addition to technical capabilities.Management: Our regional field teams apply behavioural insights to coach operatives, improve compliance, and foster a performance-driven culture.This approach helps ensure strong job matches, higher productivity, and more consistent service quality for our clients.​Built for the Energy TransitionOur clients benefit from:Faster mobilisation for major national projectsHigher levels of customer satisfactionLower attrition and retraining costsConsistent service delivery, even across large and complex operationsWe continuously invest in training, workforce analytics, and service refinement to help our partners succeed in a rapidly changing energy market.​​ConclusionThe success of the UK’s net-zero strategy depends on more than just innovation and infrastructure. It relies on a skilled, scalable, and resilient workforce. At Ganymede, we are focused not just on filling roles, but on building a workforce that is trained, customer-ready, and equipped to lead the UK toward a greener future.We are ready to help you power the next chapter of the energy transition.​

​Ganymede have been shortlisted in the Spotlight Rail Awards Cymru 2025​The Spotlight Rail Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across the UK rail industry, recognising organisations and individuals who are driving progress in safety, inclusion, sustainability and performance.​We are proud to have been shortlisted for every category we entered:​Diversity, Equity & InclusionPerson of the YearCommitment to Safety​This recognition reflects our people, our culture, and our unwavering drive to raise standards across the rail industry.​Diversity, Equity & Inclusion​Our nomination recognises the work behind the Ganymede EDI Charter and our company-wide approach to inclusion. Since 2021, we’ve set measurable goals for improving representation, introduced inclusive recruitment training, and established an EDI Steering Group and Champions Network to embed change across our business. Beyond the workplace, we’ve partnered with Women in Rail, supported community football initiatives tackling mental health and inclusion in Wales, and funded girls’ football coaching to empower young people. For us, inclusion is not a statement - it’s something we live every day.​​Person of the Year​This nomination honours Jason Crew, Resource Manager at our Ganymede Wales office. Jason consistently goes above and beyond, balancing frontline site support with his leadership responsibilities. From stepping in to supervise critical works to covering unexpected safety challenges at short notice, Jason embodies reliability, professionalism and care for others. He is also a mentor and community football coach, extending his leadership beyond the rail sector. Jason’s colleagues and clients alike describe him as the go-to person in times of challenge, a true example of commitment and service.​​Commitment to Safety​“Safety First, Safety Always” is our Ganymede ethos. Highlights include:Our award-winning colleagues like Victoria Richards, who set the standard for safety culture.Quarterly Safety First newsletters that share learnings and celebrate safe practices.Safety Moments and Subcontractor Forums empowering operatives to speak up.The Ganymede App for real-time close call reporting, ensuring faster, proactive interventions.​​​To be shortlisted across three categories is an incredible achievement, and we are proud that our values of inclusion, leadership, and safety have been recognised in this way. Congratulations to all other finalists, we look forward to seeing you at the awards ceremony later this year.

​Derby and Railway 200: Celebrating 200 Years of Rail Heritage​Derby Britain’s Railway CapitalAs Britain celebrates Railway 200 marking two centuries since the dawn of passenger rail few places can match Derby’s deep connection to the story of Britain’s railways.This city has been at the centre of the industry for almost its entire history. From the very first steam locomotives to the latest generation of trains Derby has been where the UK’s railway workforce has been trained where designs have been perfected and where entire fleets have rolled into service.​A City Built on RailDerby’s rise as a railway powerhouse began in the 1840s when it became the headquarters of the Midland Railway. This brought investment skills and innovation to the city and the creation of the Derby Works a site that would go on to produce some of Britain’s most famous locomotives.In 1876 the Carriage and Wagon Works opened at Litchurch Lane a facility that remains in operation today and has built generations of trains for the UK network.Derby was never just about building trains. It became a hub for engineering research driver training and railway management making it one of the most important rail cities in the world.​The Derby Conference Centre: A Railway Training LandmarkOne of Derby’s most iconic railway heritage sites is the Derby Conference Centre. Originally built in the 1930s as the LMS Railway Training College it was the first purpose built railway training facility in the UK.Here railway Managers and Engineers learned the skills they needed to run one of the largest transport networks in the world. The building’s elegant Art Deco design reflected the optimism of the railway industry at the time while its classrooms lecture halls and accommodation blocks created a self contained learning campus.Over the decades thousands of railway professionals passed through its doors shaping the future of Britain’s transport system.Today the Derby Conference Centre stands as a living reminder of that history still a place where people gather to share knowledge plan the future and celebrate the past.​​​​​​​Railway 200: Derby’s Moment to ShineAs part of Railway 200 celebrations Derby has embraced its role as the beating heart of Britain’s railways. Events across the city have showcased its unmatched contribution to train design manufacturing and skills development.While much of the attention has focused on factories like Alstom’s Litchurch Lane sitewhich continues Derby’s proud manufacturing tradition the city’s wider railway heritage is just as important from its museums and archives to the historic Derby Conference Centre. ​Why Derby’s Railway Story MattersDerby’s railway heritage is more than just history. It is a living story of:Innovation that transformed transport in Britain and beyondGenerations of skilled workers who built and maintained trainsA commitment to training and developing the workforce of the futureFrom steam to electric from the LMS Railway to today’s modern network Derby has adapted and led every step of the way.​Get Involved in Derby’s Rail FutureWhether you are an engineer a heritage enthusiast or someone starting a career in the rail sector Derby remains the place to be.Visit the Derby Conference Centre to experience a piece of living railway historyExplore our opportunities to join the next generation of rail professionalsRead our previous blog Railway 200 blog: 200 Years of Rail: How Signalling Has Evolved and What Comes Next

​Supporting the Severn Valley RailwayThe Rail Industry Joins Forces to Keep Heritage on Track​At Ganymede Solutions, we believe the rail industry is built not only on innovation and engineering excellence but also on community, heritage and collaboration. That’s why we were proud to join a recent industry-wide volunteer effort at the Severn Valley Railway (SVR), a vital heritage line that preserves the history and legacy of British rail. The companies taking part included Ganymede, A P Webb, AWE Technologies, Balfour Beatty, Central Rail Systems Alliance, CML, Colas, Crown Group, Forestry, Rail & Civils Ltd, Interflon, Network Rail, Rail Power and Construction Ltd, Shannon Rail, Staytite, Vital and VP Rail.​A Shared Commitment to Rail ExcellenceWhen the SVR issued a call for assistance with essential maintenance and vegetation clearance along its 16-mile route, the response from the wider rail community was immediate and enthusiastic. For us at Ganymede, stepping in to help wasn’t just an act of support, it was a reflection of who we are and our core values.Our colleagues, Gareth Jackson, Tyler Cook and Lina Oprisnykbrought decades of collective experience and rail-specific know-how to the table. Partnering with other leading industry names, our team contributed to the safe and efficient completion of critical infrastructure works, allowing SVR to maintain high safety standards and operational readiness ahead of peak summer season.​​People are our PassionOur involvement at SVR echoes our core value: People are our Passion. It was inspiring to see skilled professionals from across the UK come together, donating their time, tools, and talent to a shared cause. What made this project truly special was the shared passion evident in every conversation on-site. From clearing embankments and managing vegetation to ensuring safety protocols were rigorously followed, everyone contributed with purpose and pride.​Gareth Jackson, P Way Recruitment Consultant said: "It was a pleasure to be asked to help support ‘The Orange Army All Stars’, as a Handback on the Severn Valley Railway. This opportunity highlighted the capabilities we have within our team, to not only be a labour support provider, but a delivery team as well. Seeing the blend of traditional and modern railway methods used and how everyone came together to get the line open again, is an experience that will stay with me for a long time." ​Lina Oprisnyk, Gareth Jackson and Tyler Cook​Looking AheadAt Ganymede, we’re proud to support both the future and the foundations of the rail industry. Our thanks go out to the Severn Valley Railway for welcoming us, and to our fellow contributors across the sector.​

​Ganymede Safety Stand Down Days 2025: Strengthening Safety Culture Across Regions​At Ganymede, safety is not just a priority; it is a core value that connects every role, region, and individual within our organisation. In June 2025, we proudly hosted two successful Safety Stand Down Days, bringing together teams from across the South, North, and Midlands.Held at Canterbury RFC and our Doncaster office, these events created vital opportunities for teams to align on key safety practices, share experiences, and continue building a strong, proactive safety culture across the UK rail sector.​Focusing on Key Rail Safety TopicsOur Safety Stand Down Days addressed real-world operational challenges, evolving industry standards, and the need for strong safety leadership. Sessions included practical discussions and workshops on essential safety themes, such as:Protection/Possession Irregularities – Identifying and addressing safety issues early to prevent incidentsStandard 019 and Safety Documentation – Reinforcing clear, complete, and compliant safe system of work process and documentationSafety Critical Communications – Highlighting the updated NR/L2/OHS/301 standard and structured communicationClose Call Reporting– Promoting open reporting to drive continuous safety improvementsPPE Compliance – Emphasising correct and consistent use of personal protective equipmentSingle Approach to Isolation (SAI) – Deepening understanding of safe isolation procedures when working in AC Overhead Line areasFatigue Management – Using the Ganymede App and Fatigue Survey to monitor well-being and fitness to workLone Working at Stoats Nest – Reminding everyone the importance of managing the risks of working alone through correct planning and controls​​​​​​​​​​Workforce Engagement and Industry CollaborationOne of the standout successes of these events was the active participation of our workforce. Valuable conversations took place, driven by honest feedback, shared experiences, and a collective goal of improving workplace safety.At the Doncaster event, we welcomed Risktec Solutions, who are working with RSSB on the T1323 research project. This important initiative aims to understand how frontline track workers interact with existing safety reporting systems and identify any barriers to their effective use.Their workshop provided our teams with a platform to contribute to industry-wide improvements and strengthen the safety reporting culture.​Recognising Safety LeadershipWe were proud to present the Safety Stand Down Award in Doncaster to Joe Amour, whose exceptional performance during a recent handback shift demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to safety excellence. Joe’s contribution ensured compliance, supported client planning, and created wider opportunities for his team.​Gareth Jackson, Recruitment Consultant and Joe Armour​Gary Lobue, Head of HSEQ, shared his thoughts on the events:​What makes these events special on a personal note is the opportunity to engage with our workforce, the people on the frontline. It gives me the chance to converse with them in person and hear their views, frustrations, and, above all, their passion and loyalty to this unique industry.​Dean Frost, Head of Rail (South) said:​What struck me most throughout our event was the dedication and honesty of our workforce.The open conversations, the real world insights, and the willingness to challenge norms all highlighted one thing: our people care deeply about doing the right thing, and they want to be part of shaping a safer future.It is that passion that fuels my own.We will continue to invest in these vital conversations, foster a culture where safety leadership is everyone’s responsibility, and keep pushing for excellence, not just in words but in action.Committed to Continuous Safety ImprovementThese events clearly reflected the power of bringing teams together with a shared purpose: to get everyone home safe, every day.We trust that all attendees found the sessions both useful and engaging. As a business, Ganymede remains fully committed to raising safety awareness, encouraging open dialogue, and promoting a strong, collaborative safety culture across all levels.The value of these sessions cannot be overstated. They are a vital part of our mission to create a safer, more resilient workforce.Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make the 2025 Safety Stand Down Days a success.