Principal Recruitment Consultant – Renewable Energy (EU Market)
Brand: Piper Maddox (LHi Group)
Location: Bristol, UK (Office-based role)
Salary: Competitive Base + Uncapped Commission + Team Override + Bonus + Employee Ownership Equity
*Business Development experience required*
The Opportunity
Piper Maddox is looking for a commercially driven Senior Consultant to join our Renewable Energy team, focusing on the German market.
You will join one of the highest-performing Renewable Energy teams in Europe, working directly on a strong existing client base while building /developing new business across a fast-moving and competitive market.
This is a hands-on, sales-led role where success is driven by deal-making, negotiation and client development... not technical delivery.
There is also a clear pathway into leadership for individuals who consistently perform and demonstrate the ability to develop others.
The Team
You will be joining a high-performing European Renewable Energy team of 4, who hold many accolades including Team of the Year x 2 & currently running at £13k PPH.
This is currently Piper Maddox’s top-performing Renewable Energy team in Europe, supporting the growth
Your Responsibilities
- Own and develop a portfolio of Renewable Energy clients across the German market.
- Drive new business through commercial outreach, negotiation and deal execution.
- Deliver high-quality placements across mid-to-senior level renewable energy roles.
- Work closely with an established, high-performing team to share market intelligence and leads.
- Build long-term client relationships with leading global renewable energy brands.
- Contribute directly to revenue growth through personal billing.
Market Context
The German renewable energy market remains highly active but increasingly competitive, shaped by:
- Grid capacity constraints and infrastructure challenges.
- High demand from major energy producers and infrastructure investors.
- Strong existing relationships across leading global clients including RWE, E.ON, EDF and Tesla.
- Success in this market comes from strong commercial capability, not technical background.
Why Bristol?
- Join a flagship Renewable Energy team within Piper Maddox.
- Work closely with experienced leadership under Tom Clarke.
- Fully office-based environment designed for collaboration, performance and development.
- Resident L&D Consultant to support transition, progression & development.
- The office is 80% homegrown, meaning we're experts in helping people transition markets.
Why Piper Maddox?
Piper Maddox is LHi Group’s specialist Clean Energy recruitment brand and one of the most established Renewable Energy recruiters globally.
As part of LHi Group, you will benefit from:
- Over 300 employees across 8 international offices.
- Five specialist brands across Technology, Life Sciences, Built Environment, Clean Energy and Consultancy.
- Strong infrastructure across Talent Solutions, including Embedded Recruitment, SOW and Consulting.
- Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), giving long-term financial upside for high performers.
- Proven track record of developing consultants into leadership roles globally.
- Individually recognised by Forbes within 'Top 100 staffing firms'
What We’re Looking For?
- 3–5 years’ experience in agency recruitment or a strong commercial sales background.
- Proven ability to close business and manage client relationships.
- Strong communication, negotiation and sales skills.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, in-office, high-performance environment.
- Ambition to develop into a leadership role over time.
- Interest in Renewable Energy or infrastructure markets (advantageous, not essential).
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary + uncapped commission.
- Team override and performance-based bonuses.
- Employee Ownership equity participation.
- Clear progression into leadership roles for top performers.
- International opportunities across Europe and North America.
- Structured training and development programmes.
- High-performance, in-office culture with strong team engagement.
- Access to major global Renewable Energy clients and markets.
Ready for your next step?
If you're a commercially driven recruiter, top performer who's hit a ceiling or simply bored with the same low level fees and same old market... This is the answer!
No doubt, the leading Renewables brand in Bristol, UK and EU. The infrstructure of a global group, back office support through to in office marketing support. £25k+ avg fees, emerging and ever growing markets & genuinely interesting project / campaigns to be involved in.
Apply directly or contact our Talent Team for a confidential conversation.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Piper Maddox and LHi Group, we believe diverse teams build better businesses. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.
We welcome applications regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability or background.