Renewable Energy

We are renewable energy recruitment specialists, providing specialist advice, deep sector-specific knowledge, and career development opportunities for those working directly on initiatives to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Our clients encompass a broad range of businesses and organisations, from high-growth start-ups to multinational corporations, making a positive and significant impact on climate change through the proliferation of new renewable energy projects, as well as those making the distribution and consumption of energy more flexible and efficient, through the integration of new technology.

Our experience in energy covers both renewable energy and energy flexibility, encompassing a broad range of technologies, including wind and solar, as well as energy storage, electric transportation infrastructure and power-to-X (specifically Green Hydrogen).

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Renewable Energy

Driving EDP Renewables' expansion in France

EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy, has made remarkable strides in the sector, building a robust presence in the French market. Since 2018, EDPR has partnered with Climate17 to secure specialised talent, enabling the company to expand operations, meet project demands, and drive its mission to transition the world to clean energy.

About EDPR

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Madrid, EDPR is the fourth largest wind energy generator globally. The company designs, develops, manages, and operates renewable energy power plants worldwide, focusing on onshore and offshore wind as well as solar energy, contributing significantly to the clean energy transition. EDPR has expanded its operations to regions such as Europe, North and South America, and Asia, solidifying its reputation as a renewable energy powerhouse. The firm has been accredited with a listing in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and named a Top Employer 2024 in Europe, Singapore, Brazil, Colombia and Chile.

Partnership Initiation

Climate17’s partnership with EDPR began in 2018, initiated by Carlos Soria, Climate17’s Director and Co-Founder. EDPR came to us looking to expand into the French Renewable Energy market. They required candidates who had experience working within the renewable sector with skills suitable to support their growth ambitions to expand within the French market.

Initially focusing on recruitment in France and Spain, the partnership expanded over the years to support EDPR’s international growth in other regions such as Colombia, Greece, the UK, Vietnam, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Germany. The need for international hires reinforced the necessity to collaborate with a recruitment specialist capable of targeting candidates directly and delivering comprehensive market insights.

Despite this international coverage, the core of the collaboration remained focused on France where Damien Mura, Head of France, was instrumental in managing and growing the account, partnering with EDPR on an exclusive basis.

Challenges and Our Consultative Solutions

As EDPR continued to focus on their growth plans within the French market, their expansion was met with difficulties as their specialist roles were unable to be filled due to a finite number of professionals with experience working within the renewable energy sector. As well as struggling with limited talent, the rapid growth of the renewable energy industry in France meant demand for accomplished executives was excessive. Without filling their roles with suitable candidates, EDPR would be unable to meet its growth objectives and struggle to expand and become an industry leader within France. Subsequently, the need for a specialised recruitment partner was crucial to be able to identify and head-hunt suitable candidates.

We addressed these challenges by consulting with EDPR about their expansion aims and business objectives and the required skills and desired attributes for each vacancy. This supported us in identifying candidates from diverse sectors such as agriculture and real estate, leveraging our expertise to highlight transferable skills suited to the renewable energy sector. This approach expanded the talent pool, providing expert market insights and gaining a competitive advantage over other contenders, enhancing the resulting outcomes.

Recruiting for a growing company like EDPR in a competitive industry within France posed challenges, but we were able to navigate these effectively. EDPR required a variety of roles in the French Market throughout our partnership, from Country Manager to Origination Managers. Our teams’ advanced renewable energy expertise combined with extensive market knowledge and our retained search & selection process assisted in fulfilling permanent recruitment.

We consistently maintained flexibility in our approach, adapting our services to meet EDPR's evolving needs. By staying in close communication, regularly seeking feedback, and refining the search process as necessary, we developed a strong rapport with key team members and hiring managers, helping us form an exclusive basis with EDPR throughout our relationship.

Outcomes and Impact

“Damien is a highly professional, detail-focused consultant. He is passionate about the renewable energy market and proven to be an expert. He is very focused on quality, always striving to find the best talent for our business.”

Javier Gomez, Head of HR

“Damien was very professional and understood what I was looking for when I changed jobs. I’d like to thank him again for giving me this opportunity.”

Kevin Wavelet, Head of Asset Management

Climate17’s tailored consultative solutions played a pivotal role in fulfilling EDPR’s need for top-tier candidates to support their growth in the French market. By thoroughly understanding EDPR’s specific requirements and long-term objectives, we were able to identify talent with the right attributes and experience to drive their expansion efforts. Our bespoke recruitment strategies not only ensured that EDPR had access to a diverse talent pool but also provided insights into market trends and hiring best practices. This partnership has been instrumental in helping EDPR meet their ambitious growth targets while positioning them for continued success in the renewable energy sector.

In a similar position as EDPR and looking to expand or enter a market with finite talent? Let's work together to drive change. Learn more about our French services and team here.

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Renewable Energy

Powering Fotowatio’s Growth in Italy

About Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a leader in renewable energy solutions, has consistently driven innovation and excellence in the renewable energy sector. Founded in 2006, the company rapidly expanded its operations globally, including into Italy in 2008. Italy's renewable energy market is primarily focused on photovoltaic (PV) solar energy, but FRV has also emerged as a leader in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Their commitment to renewable energy has positioned them as a key player in the transition to a clean energy future.

Our Partnership Initiation

Our strategic partnership was initiated in 2015 by Carlos Soria, Climate17 Director & Co-Founder, by signing an agreement with FRV’s HR team at their headquarters in Madrid, Spain. At the time, FRV faced challenges in attracting top-tier talent in regions where they had minimal presence or brand recognition. The need for international hires in these underserved markets made it crucial to engage with a specialised recruitment partner who could proactively approach candidates and provide strategic market mapping.

Our teams’ advanced renewable energy expertise, combined with our extensive network and deep market knowledge, made us the ideal partner for FRV. The excellent communication between both parties further solidified our partnership, leading to the successful placement of key roles in Spain, Mexico, Australia, and Dubai. The initial focus was on Project Managers for PV solar plants.

In 2023, our collaboration expanded to support FRV’s Italian growth, marking a significant milestone in our partnership.

Expanding into the Italian Market

As FRV continued to grow and the need to source specific talent was also on the rise, this presented both opportunities and challenges for FRV. Despite these obstacles, Martina and Claudia, our Italian Renewable Energy team, successfully placed eight key roles over a year and a half. These placements included positions in legal, project development, project management and project engineering, construction, and accounting—all based in Rome, where FRV has fostered a dynamic, welcoming, and innovative workplace culture.

The successful placement of a Grid Connection Specialist, a critical role in the renewable energy sector, highlights the team’s ability to overcome the significant challenge of finding the appropriate candidates willing to join a new and growing company in a competitive market, who aligned with FRV’s vision, growth plans and ambitions. 

The strong relationship between our team and FRV, as well as our deep understanding of the candidates’ profiles and the company’s needs, has contributed to a high retention rate within FRV’s Italian market. The collaboration has been key in building a strong team that continues to drive FRV’s success in Italy.

Our Tailored Recruitment Solutions

Our partnership with FRV is built on a foundation of close collaboration and flexibility. We have provided tailored recruitment solutions, including comprehensive salary surveys in each international market where FRV operates outside of Spain: Mexico, Australia, Dubai, and Italy. Our approach is entirely adaptable, tailoring our services to meet FRV’s specific needs and requirements.

The Italian team has developed a deep connection with both the candidates and FRV, ensuring that every placement aligns perfectly with the company’s goals and culture. Our tailored recruitment solutions have been key to our success in filling diverse roles across the organisation.

The Outcomes

Our ongoing partnership with FRV continues to thrive. We remain committed to supporting FRV’s growth and success, consistently delivering top-quality candidates who contribute to the company’s mission of advancing renewable energy solutions.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration with FRV, helping them build and expand their teams globally as they lead the change in the renewable energy sector.

Interested in partnering with us? Let’s work together to drive positive change. Discover more about our Italian services and team here.

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Supporting a Renewable Energy Developer's Growth in the USA

Our client, a global leader in renewable energy project development, operates across multiple countries including Spain, the USA, Brazil, the Caribbean, Italy, Colombia, Romania, and the UK. Since its founding in 2006, the company has steadily expanded, focusing on three core renewable technologies: photovoltaic, photovoltaic-wind hybridization, and green hydrogen. Covering every stage of the project lifecycle—from origination and development to execution and asset management—they bring an all-encompassing approach to renewable energy solutions. 

With over 15 years of experience, the company consistently delivers top-quality, environmentally conscious projects worldwide, adhering to the highest industry standards. Their remarkable international expansion has strengthened their global presence, empowering them to make a larger positive impact. 

Partnership Initiation

The partnership began in October 2023, when Oliver Hastie, Vice President of our USA Renewable Energy team, was introduced to the company through our Valencia office. At the time, they were in the early stages of planning their US expansion and seeking to build a local team. As they explored direct advertising for initial hires, they were quickly overwhelmed by a flood of irrelevant resumes and inquiries, which distracted them from their primary goal—growing their US presence. By January 2024, our partnership was officially launched. 

Our collaboration thrived because we swiftly developed an efficient recruitment process, gaining a deep understanding of the company's specific needs and timelines. This allowed us to provide top-tier candidates with quick turnaround times. 

One of the first roles we filled was the Head of Development. Within seven days, four candidates were shortlisted, and within three weeks, the position was successfully filled. Thanks to our vast network and expertise in the USA renewable energy sector, we were able to exceed standard recruitment timelines, which usually span two to four weeks. In addition, we offered valuable guidance on budget and bonus structures, leveraging our network to identify the best strategies for incentivizing senior hires. Ollie’s insight into the company ensured that the selected candidates aligned with their values, ambitions, and growth plans. 

Overcoming Expansion Challenges

Despite the client’s international presence, entering the US market posed challenges due to their limited brand recognition locally. Competing in a market dominated by well-established players made their expansion more difficult. 

To successfully navigate this landscape, it was clear that they needed seasoned professionals with proven experience in managing large-scale renewable energy projects. We adopted a strategic approach to recruitment, tapping into our deep industry knowledge and extensive network to find candidates who could not only contribute to the company’s growth but also enhance its presence in the US. 

As the client’s US footprint expanded, we scaled our recruitment efforts accordingly. After the initial Head of Development role, Sam Smart, our Senior Consultant for USA Renewable Energy, took on three additional positions: two Senior Project Development roles and one Project Development role. Sam successfully placed candidates in all three roles, helping them advance their careers while supporting the client’s long-term growth objectives. Through this successful collaboration, we crafted competitive offers that benefited both the company and the candidates. 

Tailored Recruitment Solutions

Since the start of 2024, we’ve maintained a close consultative partnership with the client, delivering a range of recruitment services including permanent recruitment, retained search and market analysis. Our holistic approach has enabled us to consistently find top talent, working exclusively with the company as they establish themselves in the competitive US market. 

For each recruitment project, we regularly consult on role specifications, explore the unique benefits the company can offer, and fine-tune their competitive positioning. We go beyond merely advising on salaries, recognizing that top talent often seeks opportunities for professional growth, a sense of purpose, and a collaborative work culture. Our consultative approach ensures that candidates see the full value of joining the company. 

Results and Impact

Our exclusive partnership has positioned the company as a recognized leader in attracting top talent in the renewable energy sector. Through our competitive pricing structure and tailored approach, we’ve successfully filled four key roles and are currently working on more. 

Since the start of the partnership, we’ve consistently delivered top-quality candidates for both junior and senior positions across the renewable energy project lifecycle. Whether filling technical engineering roles or senior leadership positions, we have leveraged our network and expertise to meet the client’s diverse needs efficiently. 

Our collaboration, rooted in a shared commitment to advancing clean energy, has been crucial in helping the company build a strong presence in the US. We are proud to be their recruitment partner of choice, playing a vital role in their continued success since 2024 and into the future. 

Interested in partnering with us? Let’s work together to drive positive change. Discover more about our USA Renewable Energy services here

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Renewable Energy

Scaling ELMYA Teams and Projects

ELMYA stands out today as a leading contributor to the global renewable energy journey and has established itself in the development, construction and operations & maintenance of renewable energy projects and electrical installations globally. We are proud to have partnered with ELMYA on a variety of projects, from 2018 up to today.  

About ELMYA 

ELMYA is an established global company engaged in the renewable energy and electrical installations sector. The company was founded in 1966 by two friends as an electrical installation company in Spain, with the initial aim of building electrical switchgear panels for multinational electrical equipment suppliers. 

ELMYA progressed rapidly, and in 2004 moved into the electrical installations of renewable energy projects in Spain where they built their first photovoltaic plant, making them an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor. A few years later they expanded their EPC activities to the UK, Greece and Peru. They then set an ambitious international growth plan in motion leading to the establishment of operations in?Italy, Mexico, Chile, the Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Argentina. 

Throughout their journey and expansion, ELMYA always kept a shared goal: to maintain their growth and expansion rates and be the benchmark in the development and construction of solar power plants and electrical installations worldwide. 

Our Partnership Story: 2 Key Periods 

Our partnership was initiated by Carlos Soria, Climate17 Director & Co-Founder, who reached out to Carlos Piñar, currently ELMYA’s Managing Director but at the time the HR Director. We initially assisted them in filling EPC roles in Latin America and the UK between 2018 and 2019. 

A year later, in 2020 and after a rise in open vacancies, Carlos Soria reached out to ELMYA again. We subsequently assisted in closing positions in EPC roles in the UK, Spain and Italy. By partnering with them on this bigger project, we played a pivotal role in their continuous international growth. We additionally played a key part in building and scaling their UK Development team, ultimately assisting in their overall company development and expansion. 

Their Challenges & Our Consultative Solutions 

ELMYA’s first key challenge revolved around the growth of their UK EPC projects. EPC positions are usually dependant on specific projects and their locations, creating challenges to hire full-time permanent employees. By providing them with tailored market research and analysis as part of our comprehensive solutions, we guided them through their hiring options for these UK-based EPC projects. This allowed them to assess and understand their options and make informed decisions based on the current market. 

Later on, in 2023, ELMYA shared with us their goal to build an EPC team based in the UK. To assist in this growth, our Data & Insights team crafted a tailored and in-depth salary benchmark document. We conducted a multitude of interviews in the UK, providing ELMYA with informed salary bands per position, location and experience, ultimately providing them with the relevant knowledge and insights to start building their UK EPC team in the upcoming months. 

Beyond recruitment, we continually support ELMYA by helping them better understand their needs, create attractive packages and benchmark salaries to position themselves competitively and develop effective hiring strategies. Our consultative approach allows us to continuously collaborate with them, helping them grow and expand internationally, finding them the most suitable talent to fill their roles, but also playing a key part in their own company development and hiring. 

The Outcomes 

Through a consistent partnership since 2020 and a shared vision in advancing the global transition to clean energy and a more sustainable future, we have played a pivotal role in building and scaling ELMYA’s teams and helping them find the best talent to fill their roles. We are proud to remain their recruitment partner of choice and to continue assisting them in their global expansion and growth.  

Despite the competitiveness of the markets, we successfully guided them through their challenges and needs, enabling them to establish themselves as a strong global market leader. Through our consultative approach, we provided guidance and insights into building effective recruitment strategies, into their target markets, and their global recruitment needs, ultimately helping them understand the intricacies and uniqueness of each market and adapt their strategies accordingly. 

Interested in collaborating? Let’s work together to make a difference. Feel free to reach out to our team here

Otherwise, our Spanish & LATAM page might provide you with the insights and information you are seeking regarding our presence and expertise in these markets. We look forward to working together! 

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Empowering Innova’s Growth through a Long-Term Partnership

Innova stands out as a particularly impressive success story within the UK’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Climate17 is proud to have partnered with Innova since 2020, helping them to scale their business, build new teams and deliver successful renewable energy projects. 

About Innova 

Innova is a forward-thinking renewable energy business, employing over 120 people across two offices in London and Cheltenham. Innova’s long-term mission is to create utility-scale renewable energy projects using multi-technologies that take large energy intensive users off-grid, positively improving the environment, and benefiting local businesses and communities.   

Innova offer a fully integrated approach to renewable energy developments and operations covering the whole life cycle of any project. This includes planning, grid connections, project rights development, financing, construction and asset management, power purchase agreements, and long-term operations.  

The company encompasses a range of innovative technologies, including solar, battery storage, green hydrogen, and advanced thermal conversion. 

Our Partnership Story

In early 2020, Innova turned to us for assistance, recognising our expertise in renewable energy recruitment. Like many renewable energy companies, Innova was concerned about talent shortages restricting their growth potential. 

The partnership was initiated by Tom Wolsey, Climate17 Director & Co-Founder, who met with Innova at their London office and subsequently assisted them in filling a particularly challenging Technical Director vacancy they had struggled with for a while. 

Following this initial success, we built a close working relationship with Innova over subsequent years, based on increasing levels of credibility and trust, gained through consistent successful delivery of challenging assignments. This led us to become their exclusive talent partner, as they rapidly scaled their business to match their growing project pipeline and the ever-evolving market opportunity in UK solar & battery storage. 

Challenges & Growth 

As Innova continued to grow throughout the years, they faced challenges in sourcing specialised talent to support their rapid expansion. The need for skilled professionals in planning, development management, engineering, project delivery, procurement and asset management became increasingly critical. With many of these being new roles to Innova, we had to source suitable individuals who were both motivated and capable of building these functions from scratch. 

Meeting Innova's growing demand required us to navigate the intricacies of today's competitive recruitment market. In this dynamic environment, successful hiring requires adept forecasting, a solid understanding and analysis of the market, and an extensive community of engaged talent. 

As Innova expanded, we strategically scaled our delivery capabilities and team of recruiters, allowing us to align closely with their evolving needs. 

Our Consultative Solutions   

By listening to Innova’s challenges and understanding their needs, we have been able to foster a close and long-lasting partnership. We have a dedicated central Account Manager who is responsible for undertaking regular performance reviews and centrally co-ordinating delivery across our specialist teams. 

In addition to this, our recruiters engage directly with Innova hiring managers, ensuring a tailored and collaborative approach. 

Our comprehensive solutions include permanent recruitment, retained search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and insightful market analysis.  

Together, these have allowed us to continuously find Innova the best and most diverse selection of talent, allowing Innova to reach their fullest potential. Innova benefits from the scalability and flexibility of our RPO service, whilst utilising our retained search service for harder to fill roles. 

We also undertake bespoke annual salary surveys for Innova, ensuring that they achieve pay transparency and position themselves strategically regarding compensation offerings. 

This multi-faceted approach has supported Innova's growth and enabled them to define their unique EVP (employer value proposition), as well as recruit a high volume of specialist roles throughout the years.  

The Outcomes 

  

"We have outsourced the majority of our recruitment to Climate17 over the past 4 years and they have been pivotal in ensuring the growth of our business, consistently delivering top talent for hard-to-fill positions across planning, technical, project delivery, corporate services and corporate finance. We have worked closely with them to ensure we are consistently developing our employer value proposition and positioning our business as an employer of choice to new employees, as well as retaining our existing staff." - Robin Dummett, Co-Founder & Joint CEO

Through a collaborative approach and a shared commitment towards advancing the global transition to clean energy, Climate17 has played a pivotal role in building Innova's workforce and fuelling their success in the renewable energy sector. Since 2020 and for the foreseeable future, we are proud to be Innova’s recruitment partner and continue to assist with their growth and success.

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Supporting the Expansion of GridBeyond

As the world shifts to a Net Zero future, the rapid rise of renewable energy generation drives the ever-increasing need for grid balancing and flexibility. No matter how environmentally urgent it is to transition to solar and wind, there is no denying that renewable energy is an intermittent energy source. Without the technology with the power to balance it, a clean energy transition would be impossible.

The energy systems of tomorrow are in dire need of scalable solutions. GridBeyond are one of the leading suppliers and developers of one such solution. Their award-winning AI-powered technology platform manages distributed and flexible energy resources, with a powerful vision to dispatch flexibility to the right market at the right time, supporting the transition to Net Zero and enabling asset owners and energy consumers to unlock revenue and savings.

To support their growth, GridBeyond identified a need to add several specialists to their existing team. After unsuccessfully engaging with several other recruitment firms, GridBeyond appointed Climate17 to help fill crucial roles across market development, trading and marketing. 

Working with GridBeyond on these requirements was a fantastic opportunity to work closely with an organisation so well-aligned with our mission to support organisations that are working directly on initiatives to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

About GridBeyond – Key Information

  • GridBeyond’s Intelligent Energy Optimizer lies at the core of what they do – by connecting load, generation and storage assets with opportunities within energy markets.
  • Their innovative platform bridges the gap between distributed energy resources and the requirements of the power grid.
  • Their unique and award-winning energy flexibility technology is currently deployed on over 400 sites worldwide, empowering C&I businesses, EV fleet operators, generators and energy storage operators to maximise revenue and savings.

Understanding the main challenges

GridBeyond’s requirements presented two key challenges – experience and location.

GridBeyond’s niche meant that it was vital for new staff to possess prior knowledge and experience in the energy flexibility space. The number of specialists within this field is extremely limited, and those who have the required experience are usually passive candidates who are unavailable through traditional recruitment methods (advertising etc).

In addition to this, GridBeyond operates both from London and Ireland, with the latter being a particularly challenging location to source candidates from.

Filling crucial roles at GridBeyond

In June 2020, one of our Associate Directors’, Kris Kobi, took charge of the search. He worked in close partnership with GridBeyond to develop competitive and appealing remuneration packages, as well as  to gain a strong understanding of company culture, short- and long-term objectives. 

Over a period of 8 months, as requirements arose, Kris conducted a targeted search of both UK and Irish markets and was able to present GridBeyond with a number of highly qualified profiles against their requirements.

Kris supported GridBeyond closely during the entire recruitment process, maintaining an open and honest dialogue with them and providing structured and constructive feedback throughout.

Kris played an active role in the creation of job descriptions, person specifications, structure and organisation of interviews, offer management and onboarding.

The outcome and impact

In a specialised and challenging market, Kris successfully identified and placed a Business Development Executive, two Market Development Managers and a Marketing Communications Manager.

GridBeyond continues to power innovation and provide innovative software solutions to solve balancing and flexibility challenges, thus supporting the transition to Net-Zero. 

As Climate17 proved themselves invaluable fulfilling these challenging and crucial roles, we are now the exclusive recruitment partner of GridBeyond, and continue to support their growth across all areas of the business.

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Building Xodus’ Renewables Division

Xodus are a leading global energy consultancy formed in 1993. Initially focussed on the offshore oil and gas industry, Xodus acquired Aurora Environmental in 2007, a leading Orkney-based environmental consultancy. This led them into the marine renewables sector, providing environmental support for wave, tidal and offshore wind projects.

Their Objective

In mid-2018, Xodus approached Climate17 with the objective of forming a dedicated renewables division. They felt the time was right for Xodus to establish this division, to focus on providing technical expertise and commercial insight to help their clients deliver efficient, cost-effective renewable energy projects This division would then be able to draw upon the capabilities of the broader Xodus Group to solve client’s challenges in an integrated, innovative and intelligent way.

Our Role

Climate17’s focus on climate change mitigation and the proliferation of renewable energy were in synergy with Xodus’ objectives. In addition to this, our established presence in the market, along with our experience in identifying and acquiring key talent for growing companies made Climate17 a natural fit.

Climate17 worked with Xodus as an exclusive partner and were in regular dialogue with them throughout the process. We worked to understand their specific needs and helped to create a defined recruitment strategy in order to fulfil these.

We undertook a nationwide search, effectively and efficiently sourcing candidates who could add real value to this new area of the business.

We performed in-depth interviews with each candidate to qualify them prior to submission and because many of our candidates are referred to us exclusively through our long-held professional networks, we were able to introduce candidates who would have been out of reach of traditional advertising methods.

Salary Benchmarking Report

As Xodus were forming a new division from scratch, it was key not only to establish a clear recruitment strategy but also to support them in setting informed remuneration packages which would be competitive within this specific market.

In order to support this, Climate17 performed a salary benchmarking exercise. This was in the form of a report which consisted of recommended salaries for specific technical disciplines split by seniority grade and location, as well as associated commentary and advice.

The Outcome

Over a period of five months, Climate17 successfully placed a number of key staff, including a number of talented and highly experienced Renewable Energy Consultants who now form the core of a successful team driving forward this new area of the business for Xodus. We continue to support Xodus with requirements across both Renewable Energy and Environmental Consultancy and are pleased their Renewables division is now a successful and expanding part of their business.

To discuss how we can help you with similar requirements, please contact Tom Wolsey at tom@climate17.com. Tom is a Director and leads our Renewable Energy practice.
 

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Driving EDP Renewables' expansion in France

EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy, has made remarkable strides in the sector, building a robust presence in the French market. Since 2018, EDPR has partnered with Climate17 to secure specialised talent, enabling the company to expand operations, meet project demands, and drive its mission to transition the world to clean energy.

About EDPR

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Madrid, EDPR is the fourth largest wind energy generator globally. The company designs, develops, manages, and operates renewable energy power plants worldwide, focusing on onshore and offshore wind as well as solar energy, contributing significantly to the clean energy transition. EDPR has expanded its operations to regions such as Europe, North and South America, and Asia, solidifying its reputation as a renewable energy powerhouse. The firm has been accredited with a listing in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and named a Top Employer 2024 in Europe, Singapore, Brazil, Colombia and Chile.

Partnership Initiation

Climate17’s partnership with EDPR began in 2018, initiated by Carlos Soria, Climate17’s Director and Co-Founder. EDPR came to us looking to expand into the French Renewable Energy market. They required candidates who had experience working within the renewable sector with skills suitable to support their growth ambitions to expand within the French market.

Initially focusing on recruitment in France and Spain, the partnership expanded over the years to support EDPR’s international growth in other regions such as Colombia, Greece, the UK, Vietnam, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Germany. The need for international hires reinforced the necessity to collaborate with a recruitment specialist capable of targeting candidates directly and delivering comprehensive market insights.

Despite this international coverage, the core of the collaboration remained focused on France where Damien Mura, Head of France, was instrumental in managing and growing the account, partnering with EDPR on an exclusive basis.

Challenges and Our Consultative Solutions

As EDPR continued to focus on their growth plans within the French market, their expansion was met with difficulties as their specialist roles were unable to be filled due to a finite number of professionals with experience working within the renewable energy sector. As well as struggling with limited talent, the rapid growth of the renewable energy industry in France meant demand for accomplished executives was excessive. Without filling their roles with suitable candidates, EDPR would be unable to meet its growth objectives and struggle to expand and become an industry leader within France. Subsequently, the need for a specialised recruitment partner was crucial to be able to identify and head-hunt suitable candidates.

We addressed these challenges by consulting with EDPR about their expansion aims and business objectives and the required skills and desired attributes for each vacancy. This supported us in identifying candidates from diverse sectors such as agriculture and real estate, leveraging our expertise to highlight transferable skills suited to the renewable energy sector. This approach expanded the talent pool, providing expert market insights and gaining a competitive advantage over other contenders, enhancing the resulting outcomes.

Recruiting for a growing company like EDPR in a competitive industry within France posed challenges, but we were able to navigate these effectively. EDPR required a variety of roles in the French Market throughout our partnership, from Country Manager to Origination Managers. Our teams’ advanced renewable energy expertise combined with extensive market knowledge and our retained search & selection process assisted in fulfilling permanent recruitment.

We consistently maintained flexibility in our approach, adapting our services to meet EDPR's evolving needs. By staying in close communication, regularly seeking feedback, and refining the search process as necessary, we developed a strong rapport with key team members and hiring managers, helping us form an exclusive basis with EDPR throughout our relationship.

Outcomes and Impact

“Damien is a highly professional, detail-focused consultant. He is passionate about the renewable energy market and proven to be an expert. He is very focused on quality, always striving to find the best talent for our business.”

Javier Gomez, Head of HR

“Damien was very professional and understood what I was looking for when I changed jobs. I’d like to thank him again for giving me this opportunity.”

Kevin Wavelet, Head of Asset Management

Climate17’s tailored consultative solutions played a pivotal role in fulfilling EDPR’s need for top-tier candidates to support their growth in the French market. By thoroughly understanding EDPR’s specific requirements and long-term objectives, we were able to identify talent with the right attributes and experience to drive their expansion efforts. Our bespoke recruitment strategies not only ensured that EDPR had access to a diverse talent pool but also provided insights into market trends and hiring best practices. This partnership has been instrumental in helping EDPR meet their ambitious growth targets while positioning them for continued success in the renewable energy sector.

In a similar position as EDPR and looking to expand or enter a market with finite talent? Let's work together to drive change. Learn more about our French services and team here.

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Renewable Energy

Powering Fotowatio’s Growth in Italy

About Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV)

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a leader in renewable energy solutions, has consistently driven innovation and excellence in the renewable energy sector. Founded in 2006, the company rapidly expanded its operations globally, including into Italy in 2008. Italy's renewable energy market is primarily focused on photovoltaic (PV) solar energy, but FRV has also emerged as a leader in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Their commitment to renewable energy has positioned them as a key player in the transition to a clean energy future.

Our Partnership Initiation

Our strategic partnership was initiated in 2015 by Carlos Soria, Climate17 Director & Co-Founder, by signing an agreement with FRV’s HR team at their headquarters in Madrid, Spain. At the time, FRV faced challenges in attracting top-tier talent in regions where they had minimal presence or brand recognition. The need for international hires in these underserved markets made it crucial to engage with a specialised recruitment partner who could proactively approach candidates and provide strategic market mapping.

Our teams’ advanced renewable energy expertise, combined with our extensive network and deep market knowledge, made us the ideal partner for FRV. The excellent communication between both parties further solidified our partnership, leading to the successful placement of key roles in Spain, Mexico, Australia, and Dubai. The initial focus was on Project Managers for PV solar plants.

In 2023, our collaboration expanded to support FRV’s Italian growth, marking a significant milestone in our partnership.

Expanding into the Italian Market

As FRV continued to grow and the need to source specific talent was also on the rise, this presented both opportunities and challenges for FRV. Despite these obstacles, Martina and Claudia, our Italian Renewable Energy team, successfully placed eight key roles over a year and a half. These placements included positions in legal, project development, project management and project engineering, construction, and accounting—all based in Rome, where FRV has fostered a dynamic, welcoming, and innovative workplace culture.

The successful placement of a Grid Connection Specialist, a critical role in the renewable energy sector, highlights the team’s ability to overcome the significant challenge of finding the appropriate candidates willing to join a new and growing company in a competitive market, who aligned with FRV’s vision, growth plans and ambitions. 

The strong relationship between our team and FRV, as well as our deep understanding of the candidates’ profiles and the company’s needs, has contributed to a high retention rate within FRV’s Italian market. The collaboration has been key in building a strong team that continues to drive FRV’s success in Italy.

Our Tailored Recruitment Solutions

Our partnership with FRV is built on a foundation of close collaboration and flexibility. We have provided tailored recruitment solutions, including comprehensive salary surveys in each international market where FRV operates outside of Spain: Mexico, Australia, Dubai, and Italy. Our approach is entirely adaptable, tailoring our services to meet FRV’s specific needs and requirements.

The Italian team has developed a deep connection with both the candidates and FRV, ensuring that every placement aligns perfectly with the company’s goals and culture. Our tailored recruitment solutions have been key to our success in filling diverse roles across the organisation.

The Outcomes

Our ongoing partnership with FRV continues to thrive. We remain committed to supporting FRV’s growth and success, consistently delivering top-quality candidates who contribute to the company’s mission of advancing renewable energy solutions.

We look forward to continuing our collaboration with FRV, helping them build and expand their teams globally as they lead the change in the renewable energy sector.

Interested in partnering with us? Let’s work together to drive positive change. Discover more about our Italian services and team here.

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Renewable Energy

Supporting a Renewable Energy Developer's Growth in the USA

Our client, a global leader in renewable energy project development, operates across multiple countries including Spain, the USA, Brazil, the Caribbean, Italy, Colombia, Romania, and the UK. Since its founding in 2006, the company has steadily expanded, focusing on three core renewable technologies: photovoltaic, photovoltaic-wind hybridization, and green hydrogen. Covering every stage of the project lifecycle—from origination and development to execution and asset management—they bring an all-encompassing approach to renewable energy solutions. 

With over 15 years of experience, the company consistently delivers top-quality, environmentally conscious projects worldwide, adhering to the highest industry standards. Their remarkable international expansion has strengthened their global presence, empowering them to make a larger positive impact. 

Partnership Initiation

The partnership began in October 2023, when Oliver Hastie, Vice President of our USA Renewable Energy team, was introduced to the company through our Valencia office. At the time, they were in the early stages of planning their US expansion and seeking to build a local team. As they explored direct advertising for initial hires, they were quickly overwhelmed by a flood of irrelevant resumes and inquiries, which distracted them from their primary goal—growing their US presence. By January 2024, our partnership was officially launched. 

Our collaboration thrived because we swiftly developed an efficient recruitment process, gaining a deep understanding of the company's specific needs and timelines. This allowed us to provide top-tier candidates with quick turnaround times. 

One of the first roles we filled was the Head of Development. Within seven days, four candidates were shortlisted, and within three weeks, the position was successfully filled. Thanks to our vast network and expertise in the USA renewable energy sector, we were able to exceed standard recruitment timelines, which usually span two to four weeks. In addition, we offered valuable guidance on budget and bonus structures, leveraging our network to identify the best strategies for incentivizing senior hires. Ollie’s insight into the company ensured that the selected candidates aligned with their values, ambitions, and growth plans. 

Overcoming Expansion Challenges

Despite the client’s international presence, entering the US market posed challenges due to their limited brand recognition locally. Competing in a market dominated by well-established players made their expansion more difficult. 

To successfully navigate this landscape, it was clear that they needed seasoned professionals with proven experience in managing large-scale renewable energy projects. We adopted a strategic approach to recruitment, tapping into our deep industry knowledge and extensive network to find candidates who could not only contribute to the company’s growth but also enhance its presence in the US. 

As the client’s US footprint expanded, we scaled our recruitment efforts accordingly. After the initial Head of Development role, Sam Smart, our Senior Consultant for USA Renewable Energy, took on three additional positions: two Senior Project Development roles and one Project Development role. Sam successfully placed candidates in all three roles, helping them advance their careers while supporting the client’s long-term growth objectives. Through this successful collaboration, we crafted competitive offers that benefited both the company and the candidates. 

Tailored Recruitment Solutions

Since the start of 2024, we’ve maintained a close consultative partnership with the client, delivering a range of recruitment services including permanent recruitment, retained search and market analysis. Our holistic approach has enabled us to consistently find top talent, working exclusively with the company as they establish themselves in the competitive US market. 

For each recruitment project, we regularly consult on role specifications, explore the unique benefits the company can offer, and fine-tune their competitive positioning. We go beyond merely advising on salaries, recognizing that top talent often seeks opportunities for professional growth, a sense of purpose, and a collaborative work culture. Our consultative approach ensures that candidates see the full value of joining the company. 

Results and Impact

Our exclusive partnership has positioned the company as a recognized leader in attracting top talent in the renewable energy sector. Through our competitive pricing structure and tailored approach, we’ve successfully filled four key roles and are currently working on more. 

Since the start of the partnership, we’ve consistently delivered top-quality candidates for both junior and senior positions across the renewable energy project lifecycle. Whether filling technical engineering roles or senior leadership positions, we have leveraged our network and expertise to meet the client’s diverse needs efficiently. 

Our collaboration, rooted in a shared commitment to advancing clean energy, has been crucial in helping the company build a strong presence in the US. We are proud to be their recruitment partner of choice, playing a vital role in their continued success since 2024 and into the future. 

Interested in partnering with us? Let’s work together to drive positive change. Discover more about our USA Renewable Energy services here

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Renewable Energy

Scaling ELMYA Teams and Projects

ELMYA stands out today as a leading contributor to the global renewable energy journey and has established itself in the development, construction and operations & maintenance of renewable energy projects and electrical installations globally. We are proud to have partnered with ELMYA on a variety of projects, from 2018 up to today.  

About ELMYA 

ELMYA is an established global company engaged in the renewable energy and electrical installations sector. The company was founded in 1966 by two friends as an electrical installation company in Spain, with the initial aim of building electrical switchgear panels for multinational electrical equipment suppliers. 

ELMYA progressed rapidly, and in 2004 moved into the electrical installations of renewable energy projects in Spain where they built their first photovoltaic plant, making them an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor. A few years later they expanded their EPC activities to the UK, Greece and Peru. They then set an ambitious international growth plan in motion leading to the establishment of operations in?Italy, Mexico, Chile, the Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Argentina. 

Throughout their journey and expansion, ELMYA always kept a shared goal: to maintain their growth and expansion rates and be the benchmark in the development and construction of solar power plants and electrical installations worldwide. 

Our Partnership Story: 2 Key Periods 

Our partnership was initiated by Carlos Soria, Climate17 Director & Co-Founder, who reached out to Carlos Piñar, currently ELMYA’s Managing Director but at the time the HR Director. We initially assisted them in filling EPC roles in Latin America and the UK between 2018 and 2019. 

A year later, in 2020 and after a rise in open vacancies, Carlos Soria reached out to ELMYA again. We subsequently assisted in closing positions in EPC roles in the UK, Spain and Italy. By partnering with them on this bigger project, we played a pivotal role in their continuous international growth. We additionally played a key part in building and scaling their UK Development team, ultimately assisting in their overall company development and expansion. 

Their Challenges & Our Consultative Solutions 

ELMYA’s first key challenge revolved around the growth of their UK EPC projects. EPC positions are usually dependant on specific projects and their locations, creating challenges to hire full-time permanent employees. By providing them with tailored market research and analysis as part of our comprehensive solutions, we guided them through their hiring options for these UK-based EPC projects. This allowed them to assess and understand their options and make informed decisions based on the current market. 

Later on, in 2023, ELMYA shared with us their goal to build an EPC team based in the UK. To assist in this growth, our Data & Insights team crafted a tailored and in-depth salary benchmark document. We conducted a multitude of interviews in the UK, providing ELMYA with informed salary bands per position, location and experience, ultimately providing them with the relevant knowledge and insights to start building their UK EPC team in the upcoming months. 

Beyond recruitment, we continually support ELMYA by helping them better understand their needs, create attractive packages and benchmark salaries to position themselves competitively and develop effective hiring strategies. Our consultative approach allows us to continuously collaborate with them, helping them grow and expand internationally, finding them the most suitable talent to fill their roles, but also playing a key part in their own company development and hiring. 

The Outcomes 

Through a consistent partnership since 2020 and a shared vision in advancing the global transition to clean energy and a more sustainable future, we have played a pivotal role in building and scaling ELMYA’s teams and helping them find the best talent to fill their roles. We are proud to remain their recruitment partner of choice and to continue assisting them in their global expansion and growth.  

Despite the competitiveness of the markets, we successfully guided them through their challenges and needs, enabling them to establish themselves as a strong global market leader. Through our consultative approach, we provided guidance and insights into building effective recruitment strategies, into their target markets, and their global recruitment needs, ultimately helping them understand the intricacies and uniqueness of each market and adapt their strategies accordingly. 

Interested in collaborating? Let’s work together to make a difference. Feel free to reach out to our team here

Otherwise, our Spanish & LATAM page might provide you with the insights and information you are seeking regarding our presence and expertise in these markets. We look forward to working together! 

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Renewable Energy

Empowering Innova’s Growth through a Long-Term Partnership

Innova stands out as a particularly impressive success story within the UK’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Climate17 is proud to have partnered with Innova since 2020, helping them to scale their business, build new teams and deliver successful renewable energy projects. 

About Innova 

Innova is a forward-thinking renewable energy business, employing over 120 people across two offices in London and Cheltenham. Innova’s long-term mission is to create utility-scale renewable energy projects using multi-technologies that take large energy intensive users off-grid, positively improving the environment, and benefiting local businesses and communities.   

Innova offer a fully integrated approach to renewable energy developments and operations covering the whole life cycle of any project. This includes planning, grid connections, project rights development, financing, construction and asset management, power purchase agreements, and long-term operations.  

The company encompasses a range of innovative technologies, including solar, battery storage, green hydrogen, and advanced thermal conversion. 

Our Partnership Story

In early 2020, Innova turned to us for assistance, recognising our expertise in renewable energy recruitment. Like many renewable energy companies, Innova was concerned about talent shortages restricting their growth potential. 

The partnership was initiated by Tom Wolsey, Climate17 Director & Co-Founder, who met with Innova at their London office and subsequently assisted them in filling a particularly challenging Technical Director vacancy they had struggled with for a while. 

Following this initial success, we built a close working relationship with Innova over subsequent years, based on increasing levels of credibility and trust, gained through consistent successful delivery of challenging assignments. This led us to become their exclusive talent partner, as they rapidly scaled their business to match their growing project pipeline and the ever-evolving market opportunity in UK solar & battery storage. 

Challenges & Growth 

As Innova continued to grow throughout the years, they faced challenges in sourcing specialised talent to support their rapid expansion. The need for skilled professionals in planning, development management, engineering, project delivery, procurement and asset management became increasingly critical. With many of these being new roles to Innova, we had to source suitable individuals who were both motivated and capable of building these functions from scratch. 

Meeting Innova's growing demand required us to navigate the intricacies of today's competitive recruitment market. In this dynamic environment, successful hiring requires adept forecasting, a solid understanding and analysis of the market, and an extensive community of engaged talent. 

As Innova expanded, we strategically scaled our delivery capabilities and team of recruiters, allowing us to align closely with their evolving needs. 

Our Consultative Solutions   

By listening to Innova’s challenges and understanding their needs, we have been able to foster a close and long-lasting partnership. We have a dedicated central Account Manager who is responsible for undertaking regular performance reviews and centrally co-ordinating delivery across our specialist teams. 

In addition to this, our recruiters engage directly with Innova hiring managers, ensuring a tailored and collaborative approach. 

Our comprehensive solutions include permanent recruitment, retained search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and insightful market analysis.  

Together, these have allowed us to continuously find Innova the best and most diverse selection of talent, allowing Innova to reach their fullest potential. Innova benefits from the scalability and flexibility of our RPO service, whilst utilising our retained search service for harder to fill roles. 

We also undertake bespoke annual salary surveys for Innova, ensuring that they achieve pay transparency and position themselves strategically regarding compensation offerings. 

This multi-faceted approach has supported Innova's growth and enabled them to define their unique EVP (employer value proposition), as well as recruit a high volume of specialist roles throughout the years.  

The Outcomes 

  

"We have outsourced the majority of our recruitment to Climate17 over the past 4 years and they have been pivotal in ensuring the growth of our business, consistently delivering top talent for hard-to-fill positions across planning, technical, project delivery, corporate services and corporate finance. We have worked closely with them to ensure we are consistently developing our employer value proposition and positioning our business as an employer of choice to new employees, as well as retaining our existing staff." - Robin Dummett, Co-Founder & Joint CEO

Through a collaborative approach and a shared commitment towards advancing the global transition to clean energy, Climate17 has played a pivotal role in building Innova's workforce and fuelling their success in the renewable energy sector. Since 2020 and for the foreseeable future, we are proud to be Innova’s recruitment partner and continue to assist with their growth and success.

Interested in collaborating? Let’s work together to make a difference. Reach out to our team here

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Renewable Energy

Supporting the Expansion of GridBeyond

As the world shifts to a Net Zero future, the rapid rise of renewable energy generation drives the ever-increasing need for grid balancing and flexibility. No matter how environmentally urgent it is to transition to solar and wind, there is no denying that renewable energy is an intermittent energy source. Without the technology with the power to balance it, a clean energy transition would be impossible.

The energy systems of tomorrow are in dire need of scalable solutions. GridBeyond are one of the leading suppliers and developers of one such solution. Their award-winning AI-powered technology platform manages distributed and flexible energy resources, with a powerful vision to dispatch flexibility to the right market at the right time, supporting the transition to Net Zero and enabling asset owners and energy consumers to unlock revenue and savings.

To support their growth, GridBeyond identified a need to add several specialists to their existing team. After unsuccessfully engaging with several other recruitment firms, GridBeyond appointed Climate17 to help fill crucial roles across market development, trading and marketing. 

Working with GridBeyond on these requirements was a fantastic opportunity to work closely with an organisation so well-aligned with our mission to support organisations that are working directly on initiatives to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

About GridBeyond – Key Information

  • GridBeyond’s Intelligent Energy Optimizer lies at the core of what they do – by connecting load, generation and storage assets with opportunities within energy markets.
  • Their innovative platform bridges the gap between distributed energy resources and the requirements of the power grid.
  • Their unique and award-winning energy flexibility technology is currently deployed on over 400 sites worldwide, empowering C&I businesses, EV fleet operators, generators and energy storage operators to maximise revenue and savings.

Understanding the main challenges

GridBeyond’s requirements presented two key challenges – experience and location.

GridBeyond’s niche meant that it was vital for new staff to possess prior knowledge and experience in the energy flexibility space. The number of specialists within this field is extremely limited, and those who have the required experience are usually passive candidates who are unavailable through traditional recruitment methods (advertising etc).

In addition to this, GridBeyond operates both from London and Ireland, with the latter being a particularly challenging location to source candidates from.

Filling crucial roles at GridBeyond

In June 2020, one of our Associate Directors’, Kris Kobi, took charge of the search. He worked in close partnership with GridBeyond to develop competitive and appealing remuneration packages, as well as  to gain a strong understanding of company culture, short- and long-term objectives. 

Over a period of 8 months, as requirements arose, Kris conducted a targeted search of both UK and Irish markets and was able to present GridBeyond with a number of highly qualified profiles against their requirements.

Kris supported GridBeyond closely during the entire recruitment process, maintaining an open and honest dialogue with them and providing structured and constructive feedback throughout.

Kris played an active role in the creation of job descriptions, person specifications, structure and organisation of interviews, offer management and onboarding.

The outcome and impact

In a specialised and challenging market, Kris successfully identified and placed a Business Development Executive, two Market Development Managers and a Marketing Communications Manager.

GridBeyond continues to power innovation and provide innovative software solutions to solve balancing and flexibility challenges, thus supporting the transition to Net-Zero. 

As Climate17 proved themselves invaluable fulfilling these challenging and crucial roles, we are now the exclusive recruitment partner of GridBeyond, and continue to support their growth across all areas of the business.

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Renewable Energy

Building Xodus’ Renewables Division

Xodus are a leading global energy consultancy formed in 1993. Initially focussed on the offshore oil and gas industry, Xodus acquired Aurora Environmental in 2007, a leading Orkney-based environmental consultancy. This led them into the marine renewables sector, providing environmental support for wave, tidal and offshore wind projects.

Their Objective

In mid-2018, Xodus approached Climate17 with the objective of forming a dedicated renewables division. They felt the time was right for Xodus to establish this division, to focus on providing technical expertise and commercial insight to help their clients deliver efficient, cost-effective renewable energy projects This division would then be able to draw upon the capabilities of the broader Xodus Group to solve client’s challenges in an integrated, innovative and intelligent way.

Our Role

Climate17’s focus on climate change mitigation and the proliferation of renewable energy were in synergy with Xodus’ objectives. In addition to this, our established presence in the market, along with our experience in identifying and acquiring key talent for growing companies made Climate17 a natural fit.

Climate17 worked with Xodus as an exclusive partner and were in regular dialogue with them throughout the process. We worked to understand their specific needs and helped to create a defined recruitment strategy in order to fulfil these.

We undertook a nationwide search, effectively and efficiently sourcing candidates who could add real value to this new area of the business.

We performed in-depth interviews with each candidate to qualify them prior to submission and because many of our candidates are referred to us exclusively through our long-held professional networks, we were able to introduce candidates who would have been out of reach of traditional advertising methods.

Salary Benchmarking Report

As Xodus were forming a new division from scratch, it was key not only to establish a clear recruitment strategy but also to support them in setting informed remuneration packages which would be competitive within this specific market.

In order to support this, Climate17 performed a salary benchmarking exercise. This was in the form of a report which consisted of recommended salaries for specific technical disciplines split by seniority grade and location, as well as associated commentary and advice.

The Outcome

Over a period of five months, Climate17 successfully placed a number of key staff, including a number of talented and highly experienced Renewable Energy Consultants who now form the core of a successful team driving forward this new area of the business for Xodus. We continue to support Xodus with requirements across both Renewable Energy and Environmental Consultancy and are pleased their Renewables division is now a successful and expanding part of their business.

To discuss how we can help you with similar requirements, please contact Tom Wolsey at tom@climate17.com. Tom is a Director and leads our Renewable Energy practice.
 

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Our impact in their words

"I had the pleasure of Climate17 representing me recently. As well as being passionate and knowledgeable about the renewables industry, I found them to be extremely professional and responsive, providing valuable support and keeping me informed throughout the entire process – nothing was too much trouble! I would highly recommend their skills."

Renewable Energy Development Director

"Climate17 have brought a refreshing approach and personal style to what can often be a challenging recruitment environment. They have been proactive, friendly, extremely helpful and always go the extra mile. They also work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. They have made my life easier on numerous occasions for which I can’t thank them enough and I look forward to continuing to work together."

HR Manager, Energy & Sustainability Consultancy

"From the first moment Lucy and I were in contact, I felt a strong sense of positive energy, dedication and understanding.The support provided by Lucy including follow-up calls, emails and updates were timely and I thoroughly appreciated her natural ability to ease the process. I would highly recommend Lucy’s expertise in recruitment and am thankful for her involvement in my next career move."

Corporate Services Manager – Renewable Energy Developer

"I would highly recommend Lucy as a recruitment consultant. Lucy took the time to really get to know me and what I was looking for in my next role to ensure the role, company and culture were all a good fit. I felt that Lucy really went over and above expectations, ensuring a good client experience which is particularly important in a pandemic where a lot of people are unsure about the job market."

Marketing Specialist – Renewable Energy Developer

"Luke was the only one of a network of recruiters I reached out to that came back with anything positive about my job search. I was really impressed with his optimism, the impressive network of companies he recruited for, and the drive he had following up with recruiters. Cheers for getting me through to the UK Luke, and all the best for the future!"

Junior Development Manager – Independent Power Producer

"During the hiring process, David was extremely supportive and professional. He helped me to understand the market, see the options, prepare for the interview and negotiate the terms of the contract. I am really satisfied with the service that David provided and I would recommend him and his agency to anyone looking for a job."

Programme Manager – Clean Energy Operator

"The collective standout ability at Climate17, led by David, has consistently been their ability to listen and learn about our business needs and its culture. Finding the right talent and 'fit' is much more than just a candidate's CV, and Climate17 have always recognised this. We have grown in the last 24 months, and Climate17 have been pivotal to the exceptional team we have built and the success we have so far had."

Development Director – Renewable Energy Developer

"They were our top recruiter in terms of both quality and volume. The team at Climate17 were always so receptive to our challenges and accommodated our recruitment process, timeframes and requests. They were incredibly supportive when we were working on improving the diversity and inclusivity in our hiring – from anonymising CVs, providing gender-neutral bios, to reaching out to new networks."

Head of People and Talent – Energy Flexibility Software Provider

"I had the pleasure of Tom representing me recently. As well as being passionate and knowledgeable about the renewables industry, I found Tom to be extremely professional and responsive, providing valuable support and keeping me informed throughout the entire process – nothing was too much trouble! I would highly recommend his skills."

Development Director – Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Developer

"Lewis was incredibly helpful throughout the whole job application process. He was always on top of everything and very frequently asked if he could be of any help. I have never had before a recruiter that worked so well."

Project Manager, Engineering & Construction

"Estamos encantados con el equipo de consultores de Climate17 y la calidad del servicio que nos ofrecen desde hace años, están siempre disponibles para ayudarnos a encontrar talento para cualquier necesidad de selección de personal que nos surge tanto en proyecto como en oficina, son profesionales y rápidos."

HR Manager, International PV Solar Developer

"Damien est un consultant très professionnel et soucieux du détail. Il est passionné par le marché des énergies renouvelables et s’est révélé être un expert. Il est très axé sur la qualité et essaie toujours de trouver les meilleurs talents pour notre entreprise."

HR Manager, International Wind Developer

"No existen consultoras de selección de personal que traten cada una de las fases del proceso de selección con tanto cariño y detalle como lo hacen los consultores de Climate17. Tienen un gran conocimiento del sector, realizan siempre un mapeo del mercado en profundidad antes de enviarnos la shortlist de candidatos finalistas."

CEO, International PV Solar & Energy Storage Developer

"We have worked with Climate17 over the past three years and they have delivered top talent for often hard-to-fill positions. Climate 17 have demonstrated good industry knowledge, provide market feedback and communicate where they are with a position. They have also helped us to develop our employer value proposition and to positioning our business as an employer of choice."

Co-founder & CEO - Renewable Energy Developer

"Climate17 est un cabinet de recrutement très professionnel et soucieux du détail. Ils sont experts sur leur secteurs et passionnés par le marché des énergies renouvelables. Ils sont très attachés à la qualité et s'efforce toujours de trouver les meilleurs talents pour notre entreprise."

Directeur des Ressources Humaines, Producteur d’Energie Renouvelable

"Lucy was excellent in recommending a property manager role for me. She checked in with me before the interviews, and was professional, supportive, and responsive throughout the process which made me feel confident and well-informed at every stage. David was also very helpful, answering all my questions when I was offered the role."

Property Manager

"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Oliver during my recent job search. Oliver possesses deep industry knowledge and excels at matching candidates with suitable opportunities. He is very responsive and truly committed to the long term success of his clients."

VP of Development

"I'm happy to recommend Sonny. He sourced candidates that fitted our brief, was always contactable (over and beyond his working hours), and managed the successful candidate well from start to finish, keeping him engaged and providing stability while we made our decision."

Robert Blake, Renewable Energy Development

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