Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant – Climate & Clean Energy
£45,000- £60,000 + OTE (base + commission)
London | Hybrid 3 days
Join a mission-driven talent business working at the intersection of climate technology and the built environment, a sector responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions and urgently in need of specialist expertise. You’ll help high-growth US clean-energy and smart-building innovators scale, partnering directly with founders, executives and investors. Expect a mature, impact-led environment that rewards ownership, celebrates high standards, and gives you the runway to shape a fast-expanding niche with huge long-term potential.
The Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant will
drive permanent US hiring projects across clean energy, climate tech and the built environment, delivering retained, multi-hire and specialist GTM searches end-to-end.
Role Highlights
– Own 360 retained and multi-hire mandates across US clean-energy and climate-tech markets
– Build and maintain deep networks within smart buildings, energy efficiency, automation and behind-the-meter technology
– Lead consulting engagements with founders and executives, shaping hiring roadmaps and delivering repeatable success
– Manage full-cycle search delivery, from market mapping to offer close, ensuring outstanding candidate and customer experience
– Travel to the US several times a year for client visits, conferences and market immersion
You Will Need
– 3–5 years’ experience as a Permanent Senior/Principal Consultant
– Strong track record in US placements, ideally across enterprise vendors or engineering-led environments
– Proven retained/multi-hire experience with consistent annual billings of £350k–£400k+ (or 15–20+ placements/year)
– Ability to work US-aligned hours (10am–7pm Mon–Thu, 9am–5pm Fri)
– A resilient, driven, consultative approach with evidence of repeat business and long-term customer partnerships
Why You’ll Love It
– Clear pathway to US relocation as part of 2026–2027 expansion
– Work in one of the fastest-growing, highest-impact markets globally
– Hybrid model with a well-connected Kings Cross office
– High-margin, high-retention client base and strong year-on-year growth
– Real autonomy to shape market verticals and influence strategy
Apply today to grow your career as a Senior/Principal Recruitment Consultant
with an employer committed to equal opportunity.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
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