Principal Consultant / Team Leader - Renewables

Next Step Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

International career development opportunities

Market-leading tools and training

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Consultant / Team Leader for their Renewables team. The role involves managing a full 360 desk, developing client relationships, and driving business growth within the clean energy sector across Europe. Candidates should have proven recruitment experience, strong client-facing skills, and ideally knowledge of renewables. This position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission, along with opportunities for international career development, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewables, engineering, infrastructure, or a related technical sector.
• Commercially minded with strong client-facing skills.
• Motivated by performance and progression in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Run a full 360 desk: client development, candidate generation, and delivery.
• Build long-term partnerships with clean energy companies in Europe.
• Drive new business in high-growth markets.

Skills

Proven 360 recruitment experience

Client-facing skills

Ambition and motivation

German or French language skills

Job description

About the job Principal Consultant / Team Leader - Renewables

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant Renewables

London (with offices in Bristol & Amsterdam)

Are you an experienced 360 recruiter ready to take your career to the next level?

Were a specialist recruitment firm operating across Renewables, Clean Energy, and Infrastructure, with established offices in London, Bristol, and Amsterdam. As part of our continued growth, were looking for Senior to Principal-level recruiters who can bring experience, energy, and ambition to our high-performing team.

What youll be doing:

Running a full 360 desk: client development, candidate generation, and end-to-end delivery

Building long-term partnerships with pioneering clean energy companies across Europe

Leveraging a warm network while driving new business in high-growth markets

What were looking for:

Proven 360 recruitment experience (agency side), ideally in renewables, engineering, infrastructure, or a related technical sector

Commercially minded, with strong client-facing skills

Ambitious recruiters motivated by performance and progression

German or French language skills highly desirable (to support our European expansion)

Whats on offer:

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

International career development opportunities across London, Bristol, and Amsterdam

A supportive, collaborative culture with clear routes to leadership

Market-leading tools, training, and resources to help you scale your desk

If youre an experienced recruiter with a passion for the energy transition, lets have a conversation.

Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential chat.