Service Leavers & Veterans
At OCU, we recognise the skills, resilience and leadership developed through military service. As we move towards a low carbon future, these qualities play a vital role in delivering the infrastructure that keeps the world connected and moving.
A place where the Armed Forces community thrives
From building the energy networks of tomorrow to supporting essential national utilities, our work is critical, and so are the people who deliver it.
Whether you are a service leaver preparing for transition, a veteran, a reservist or a military spouse, OCU offers clear pathways into meaningful, future-focused careers.
Many of our roles align closely with the environments and responsibilities you already know, including operations, engineering, logistics, planning, health and safety, and leadership.
With more than 100 veterans already part of the OCU workforce, you will be joining a community that understands your background and values the experience you bring.
Our commitment to you
Supporting the Armed Forces community is embedded in how we operate.
As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, OCU was awarded Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in 2023, recognising the strength and consistency of our support.
Our commitments include:
Two weeks of additional leave for reservists attending annual training camps
Internal support networks that encourage connection, peer support and shared experience across veterans, service leavers and reservists
Leadership of Armed Forces initiatives by a veteran, helping ensure policies remain relevant, authentic and effective
Events and activities that recognise and celebrate the contribution of those who have served
At OCU, supporting the Armed Forces community is not just a responsibility. It reflects our respect for those who have served and the expertise and value they bring to our business.
Shape the future
By joining our team, you can contribute directly to upgrading power networks, expanding renewable energy connections, enhancing water and heating infrastructure, and strengthening the resilience of digital connections.
Your experience matters.
Your skills are needed. And your next chapter starts here.
"We are sincerely grateful to OCU Group for their commitment to the Royal Dragoon Guards and our Regimental Family. This partnership reflects shared values and a genuine belief in supporting those who serve. We look forward to building a long and enduring relationship together."
Brigadier (Retired) James Carr-Smith
Colonel of the Regiment | The Royal Dragoon Guards
