Renewables Recruitment

Renewable energy projects move quickly – and the right people help keep them moving.

Renewables is one of the fastest-evolving sectors in Australia. Projects operate on tight timelines that can shift as approvals come through and requirements change.

At BWS Recruitment, we support organisations working across solar, wind, storage and emerging renewable technologies. Because each stage of delivery requires different skills, our consultants work carefully with you to match experience to the needs of your business.

Recruitment in renewables requires timing and accuracy

Proven project experience is limited, and competition is strong. Getting your hiring process right is crucial.

Roles in this sector call for candidates who have already worked on large-scale renewable projects. The pool of people with that exposure is usually small, so multiple employers are often approaching the same individuals.

Some organisations are open to candidates from adjacent sectors such as utilities or construction. Others need direct renewables experience from the very beginning. Understanding that difference is a key factor in our search process.

Roles we support

This list shows just some of the many roles we support through recruitment in the renewables space.

Asset Manager
Blade Engineer
Civil Design Engineer
Community Liaison Manager
Construction Manager
Electrical Engineer
EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) Manager
Geotechnical Engineer
High Voltage Engineer
Operations & Maintenance Manager
Project Manager
Renewable Energy Engineer
Site Safety Manager
Structural Engineer
Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Wind Technician

“The advent of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and the huge potential for offshore wind is very exciting for our clean energy future. The opportunity to develop a new workforce and equip them with new skills to transition from other work beyond wind and solar into the renewables sector is exciting.

As many industries struggle, the renewables sector offers a range of employment and reskilling opportunities.”

Adrian Roberts

Consultant for Renewables

How we support hiring in the renewables sector

Renewables projects move through clear stages. The skills required during development are different from those needed during construction or ongoing operations. We believe recruitment in this sector needs to be closely tied to the phase of the project, with a clear understanding of the skills and experience required at that point.

A lot of employers are looking for candidates who have already worked on large-scale solar, wind or storage developments, but there are relatively few candidates with that level of project exposure.

We take a targeted approach to reach experienced professionals beyond those actively applying, while also helping candidates with transferable skills understand where they may be a strong fit.

We see a lot of candidates from oil and gas, utilities, or construction backgrounds, bringing strong foundations with them, but not always renewables-specific knowledge.

We help organisations clarify what experience is essential from day one, and where capabilities can be developed, so the search stays realistic for both clients and candidates.

A role required during early development may look very different from one needed during construction or operations.

We support clients in hiring with project timing in mind, while also being upfront with candidates about the stage of projects, the nature of the roles and what stability looks like over time.

We understand that renewables jobs are often tied to regional sites and are shaped by evolving regulatory and planning requirements.

We help clients set clear expectations around location and site requirements early, and support candidates in understanding what a move, commute or project-based role may involve.

Get in touch with our Renewables lead

Adrian leads renewables recruitment at BWS. With his extensive project experience across the sector, he understands the long-term impact of hiring decisions on the primarily project-based structure of renewables organisations.

Connect with Adrian today and learn how we can support your hiring strategy.

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