Overview

In the rapidly expanding clean energy sector, finding the right talent to fill critical roles is vital for a company's success. This case study outlines a recent win of Brunel's Direct Hire team, who provided technical staffing services to a top clean energy company. Our support bolstered the company's expansion efforts by placing hard-to-find talent during a pivotal time in the organization's growth.

 

By leveraging our proven engaged technical search process and the expertise of our recruiters, we were able to help the client secure the specialized professionals needed to meet their organizational goals.

Challenge

Our client, a leader in the energy industry, was entering a phase of rapid expansion following a major capital investment. They required a wide range of highly specialized professionals to support their growth, particularly in technical roles.


The scarcity of candidates with the specific skill sets needed, coupled with the increasing demand for such talent in the industry, made the search a challenging endeavor.

 

To meet their goals, this client needed a recruitment partner with extensive industry knowledge and a deep understanding of the technical talent market.

Solutions

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Our team worked closely with the client to develop a targeted recruitment strategy. This included aligning our search efforts with the company’s talent profiles and ensuring that the professionals we sourced matched the technical requirements and the company’s culture & long-term vision.

 

 

Key services provided:

  1. Technical Staffing: We led searches for senior leadership positions, including VP-level roles in HR, finance, and engineering. Our team tapped into their robust networks to fill positions essential to the company’s operations.
     

  2. Salary Benchmarking: To help the client offer competitive compensation packages, we provided detailed salary benchmarking based on market data. This helped to position our client as a leading employer amongst more established names in the clean energy space.

 

 

Placements Made:

Through our engaged technical search approach, we successfully made the following placements:

 

  • VP Human Resources
  • VP Finance
  • VP of Engineering
  • 3 Project Managers
  • 5 Project Engineers

  • 1 Process Engineer

     

Results 

The results of our collaboration with the client were remarkable:

  • 12 successful technical placements were made.

  • We identified 800+ candidates as potential fits for the client’s roles.

  • Our team achieved a 95% offer acceptance rate, demonstrating the strength of our recruitment process and candidate relationships.

  • 70+ interviews were scheduled, ensuring the best-suited candidates were thoroughly vetted before moving forward in the process.

The successful recruitment of these high-caliber professionals allowed the client to remain on track with their expansion plans, bolstering their ability to execute on key projects and meet their growth targets.

 

Our experienced management & engineering recruiters are ready to help you place your most vital roles. Contact us to get insights on our processes & learn how we can support your business growth.

Conclusion

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Finding niche talent in a competitive industry like clean energy requires more than just traditional recruitment methods. It demands a team of seasoned direct-hire professionals, like those at Brunel. We understand the intricacies of the renewables industry and can tailor our methodologies to deliver results on time and on budget.

If your company is facing similar challenges, we’re here to help. Get more insights on this case study and our processes now!