Energy Storage Recruitment

Empowering the Net-Zero Transition Through Specialist Talent in Energy Storage

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Market Summary

Energy storage has become the backbone of the clean energy transition. As renewable generation increases and grid resilience becomes a global priority, the need for scalable, flexible, and innovative storage solutions is rising fast.

From lithium-ion and flow batteries to long-duration energy storage (LDES) and behind-the-meter systems, this market is experiencing rapid technological evolution and investment. Acre works with organisations at the forefront of energy storage innovation to identify, attract, and retain leaders who can drive scale, stability, and sustainability.

Why These Roles Are Emerging

The acceleration of the energy storage market is creating a wide range of new roles across strategy, engineering, commercial operations, and regulatory affairs. This growth is driven by:

Increasing grid complexity and the need to balance intermittent renewable generation
Rising demand for flexibility services, energy security, and decentralised systems
Government incentives and regulation supporting battery storage and long-duration solutions
Global investment in gigafactories, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), and next-gen chemistries
The intersection of storage with transport, buildings, and digital infrastructure

Key Segments Within Energy Storage

Acre recruits across the storage ecosystem, supporting innovation, integration, and scale:

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
BESS technologies, particularly lithium-ion, are being deployed globally to stabilise grids, manage frequency, and defer costly infrastructure upgrades. Talent is needed across engineering, asset development, O&M, and commercial optimisation.

Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES)
Solutions such as flow batteries, compressed air, thermal, and gravity-based systems offer storage durations beyond 4 hours. These roles often require niche technical expertise and long-horizon commercial strategy.

Residential & Behind-the-Meter Storage
As solar-plus-storage becomes mainstream, demand is growing for talent in residential systems, microgrids, and integrated energy services. These roles often blend product development, customer experience, and localised sales strategy.

Software & Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
Digital layers of the energy storage ecosystem, including aggregation platforms, AI optimisation, and grid trading algorithms, are key to unlocking value. This segment is rich in product, data science, and algorithmic trading roles.

Raw Materials & Supply Chain
The pressure on battery supply chains has created urgent demand for roles in procurement, sustainable sourcing, and circularity. ESG-aligned mining, responsible lithium extraction, and second-life battery strategies are critical hiring areas.

Policy & Market Design
Energy storage is directly influenced by evolving market structures and policy support. Hiring in this space focuses on regulatory affairs, policy advocacy, and market reform — ensuring storage can fully participate in wholesale and capacity markets.

Project Finance & Investment
As the asset class matures, roles in M&A, structured finance, and energy infrastructure investment are critical. Professionals who understand the risk, performance, and valuation of storage assets are increasingly in demand.

Examples of Executive and Management Roles We Recruit

Chief Operating Officer – Grid Storage
VP, Battery Asset Management
Director of Energy Markets & Optimisation
Head of Technology – Long Duration Storage
Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Project Development Director – Storage & Flexibility
ESG & Responsible Sourcing Lead – Battery Supply Chain
Investment Director – Energy Infrastructure

Examples of Acre’s Work in Energy Storage

Placed a Chief Commercial Officer for a scale-up delivering battery optimisation software for European grids
Recruited a Head of LDES Strategy for a global energy major investing in non-lithium storage technologies
Built a project development team for a US-based independent power producer focused on co-located solar & storage assets
Delivered a Policy and Market Design Lead to a UK trade association shaping the storage landscape
Provided an interim ESG advisor to map and assess environmental risks in a global battery supply chain

Key Hiring Gaps (Data-Driven Hiring Challenges)

Our market research and sector insights show several key recruitment challenges in energy storage:

Shortage of leaders with both technical depth and commercial fluency in long-duration technologies
High demand for grid-scale optimisation specialists in markets with volatile wholesale prices
Difficulty attracting and retaining talent in early-stage storage start-ups competing with tech and energy majors
Limited diversity across battery engineering and field operations roles
Growing need for policy professionals who can navigate regulatory uncertainty and shape market access

Geographical Hotspots for Energy Storage Talent

We support clients globally, with particular activity in:

United States – Strong demand in California, Texas, and New York for utility-scale and distributed storage
United Kingdom & Europe – BESS deployment surging in the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Nordics
Asia-Pacific – Significant investment in Australia, Japan, and South Korea across the entire battery value chain
MENA & LATAM – Emerging growth in storage for energy access, microgrids, and off-grid renewables

Why Partner With Acre

With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and clean energy recruitment, Acre brings:

Deep sector expertise across battery, storage, and flexibility markets
Global networks of experienced professionals and rising talent
Insight-led advisory services, including market mapping and competency assessment
A track record of hiring for impact-focused organisations across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors
A clear commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all talent practices

Looking to Build a Storage-Ready Team?

Whether you're scaling a grid storage business, launching a long-duration platform, or building out a flexibility portfolio, Acre can help.

We connect energy innovators with the talent needed to make net-zero a reality.