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Contact Acre today to explore how we can support your organisation in appointing exceptional, renewable energy professionals.
Renewable energy roles are at the forefront of the global sustainability agenda. From wind and solar to grid infrastructure, battery storage and clean fuels, these professionals are driving the energy transition and reshaping how we power our world.
Acre’s global team of clean energy consultants bring deep expertise in renewable energy hiring. With over 20 years of experience and a proven track record in clean energy and cleantech, we’ve helped innovative start-ups, institutional investors, and global energy firms appoint visionary leaders and technical experts. Whether you're scaling an early-stage business or navigating the complexities of large-scale energy deployment, we can help you secure the talent needed to accelerate impact.
What kind of companies does Acre work with?
Acre works with a range of organisation types including Utilities, Distribution System Operators (DSO), Transmission System Operator (TSO), Project Developers, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), EPC contractors, O&M Providers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS)
What do renewable energy roles cover?
Acre has deep experience covering the entire lifecycle of complex projects. This includes but is not limited to:
- Project Development - leading all key project development milestones from early-stage site acquisition to notice-to-proceed (NTP).
- Offtake & Complex Structured Transactions -Key origination activities such as PPAs, MIPAs, APAs, tolling agreements and hedging. Structuring key contracts that bring these projects to life.
- Finance - From early stage fundraising, to project finance, and FP&A - Acre helps clients secure talent that can ensure both the growth and stable financial management of key business activities.
- Grid Integration - From complex transmission and interconnection needs, to overall system operations - Acre works with IPPs and ISO/RTOs alike to ensure project power outputs are optimized and delivered to clients.
- EPC - Engineering, Procurement, and Construction hires to ensure projects are executed on-time, and in budget.
- Power Markets & Trading - Deep analysis on regulatory and market trends to drive new portfolio growth, but also technical hiring to ensure operational projects are monetized in the market.
Why are clean energy jobs so important?
Irrespective of administration or regulatory pushback, renewable energy resources are an essential power source to ensure our planet can sustain the ever growing demand for energy. They are essential for not only securing a net-zero future, but ensuring everyone has access to clean, reliable power.
Clean energy professionals help organisations meet climate commitments, adapt to regulatory change, unlock innovation, and build energy resilience. They are pivotal in helping governments and businesses deliver on national and international climate targets.
As momentum around the energy transition grows, demand for talent continues to outstrip supply. With the right people in place, organisations can drive measurable impact – accelerating decarbonisation, enhancing reputation, and ensuring long-term competitiveness in an evolving energy market.
What types of roles do we recruit for?
Acre recruits across the full value chain and all levels of seniority. Common roles include:
- C-Suite: Chief Executive, Chief Development, Chief Commercial, Chief Financial, Chief Technology, and Chief Operating Officers
- Leadership Hires: Across all key project life cycle divisions from Director to Senior Vice President
- Technical Niche Hiring: From Financial Transmission Rights (FTR) analysts to Cryogenics engineers for cooling systems - Acre has an unprecedented track record of filling "impossible to hire" searches.
- Mid-Level Individual Contributors
- Junior Cohorts: Whether an established IPP needing to hire a quota number of fresh new talent, or a startup trying to move quickly - Acre has bespoke fee solutions to ensure we are the option in the market for hiring tomorrow's leaders.
Whether you’re appointing a strategic leader or building a multi-disciplinary delivery team, our consultants can help you navigate the talent market.
We service the full range of renewable technologies also including
- Wind and Solar Energy
- Hyrdopower and Marine Energy
- Grid Modernisation
- Geothermal Energy
- Nuclear Energy
- Renewable Fuels
- Energy Storage
- Energy Infrastructure
What do employers look for in renewable energy professionals?
Employers typically seek a blend of technical capability, strategic acumen, and mission alignment. In-demand qualities include:
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Deep knowledge of renewable technologies and energy systems
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Proven experience in project development, investment, or operational delivery
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Understanding of regulatory and market frameworks in clean energy
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Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
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Commercial awareness and a passion for decarbonisation
For more information visit Acre's Clean Technology sector page.
Contact Acre today to explore how we can support your organisation in appointing exceptional, renewable energy professionals.
