Code manager selection

Publication type:
Guidance
Publication date:
Topic:
Energy codes
Subtopic:
Energy code reform

Our processes and rules for choosing and licensing code managers.

Details

Code managers will manage energy industry codes and make recommendations on code modifications. They will also ensure codes develop in line with the strategic direction we set.

This guidance explains the eligibility criteria and information requirements, outlines the code manager licence assessment process, and sets out what happens after we publish our proposal to grant a licence, including implementation and assurance activities.

It is relevant for people who:  

  • want to become a code manager candidate
  • are responding to an invitation to express interest in becoming a code manager candidate
  • are taking part in a licensing assessment
  • have progressed to the implementation and assurance stage

You should read this guidance with the:

This guidance was first published in November 2025 as part of a decision on code manager selection. It was updated in March 2026 to reflect a decision on implementation and assurance and a decision on competitive code manager selection.

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