How PAYgrade created clear career paths at ESP Utilities Group

After 20 years in operation, ESP Utilities Group wanted to introduce a grading structure for all roles across the organisation. Their business strategy identified job grading as a priority to create clear career paths for their staff to inspire, engage and motivate them.

ESP Utilities Group is a network operator that works with housing developers, social landlords, industry and individuals to maintain the gas and electricity networks throughout the United Kingdom. ESP Utilities Group employs around 75 people in 45 unique roles.

How we helped ESP Utilities Group

Our Solution

Based on ESP Utilities Group’s vision and commitment to its employees, we created a defined system of job grades throughout the organisation. Our job grading skills, built up over decades of practical experience, focus on the key things that make a real difference to each role.

The structure meant that ESP Utilities Group could introduce clear career paths for their employees which include gas and electrical engineers, as well as finance, HR and marketing personnel.