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Supporting Utilities, IPPs, EPCs, Developers and OEMs with staffing and project solutions within the Energy sector with a key focus of Renewable Energy.

Industry Specific Experience.

Our deep understanding of the energy sector allows us to identify and place candidates with the right expertise to shape the future of sustainable energy.

Talent for Innovation and Sustainability.

The right talent can transform the energy industry. We help organisations recruit professionals who bring innovative solutions to complex sustainability challenges.

Tailored Recruitment Solutions.

Our staffing solutions are customised to meet the unique needs of each client in the energy sector, ensuring long-term success in sustainability initiatives.

Global Reach, Local Presence.

Our strategic offices in global locations, coupled with an extensive network, allow us to support your staffing requirements both locally and internationally, ensuring seamless recruitment solutions.

Contract Solutions

Permanent Solutions

We offer flexible contract staffing models including W2, 1099 and Corp to Corp. From site engineers to commissioning managers, we mobilise top-tier renewable talent globally, supported by in-house compliance, taxation and localisation services.

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Offshore wind

From marine coordination to offshore installation managers (OIMs), we staff every offshore phase. With safety and logistics as core priorities, we support Europe and North America’s booming offshore markets.

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Onshore wind

We deliver site managers, turbine technicians, and project leads for utility-scale wind farms globally. Supporting both greenfield developments and repowering campaigns, our teams drive uptime and operational excellence.

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Solar

Our solar talent network includes PV engineers, O&M technicians, and EPC leads. We support utility-scale and C&I solar builds, focusing on grid connection, asset performance, and environmental compliance.

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Battery storage

We place battery engineers, system integrators, and energy storage analysts who help advance grid stability and decarbonisation. Supporting clients in stand-alone and co-located BESS markets.

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T&D

Specialists in HV, MV and LV grid infrastructure - from substations to interconnectors. We deploy engineers and field teams for critical T&D upgrades across ageing and new grid systems.

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Hydro

Hydropower remains a core part of the renewable mix. We support dam refurbishment, turbine installation and hydrological analysis for hydro clients worldwide.

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Hydrogen

We provide niche talent in electrolysis, fuel cell tech and green hydrogen infrastructure. With the hydrogen economy accelerating, our experts deliver on innovation and compliance.

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Power

 From CCGT to CHP, we supply multi-discipline engineers and consultants to optimise power generation assets. Our global experience ensures resilience across conventional and renewable hybrids.

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Director of Renewable Energy and Data Centers

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Overcoming Manpower Challenges in the Energy Sector

This case study focuses on the collaboration between Samuel Knight USA Energy and a client, highlighting how Samuel Knight's project manpower solutions addressed various challenges faced by a client in the energy sector. The partnership not only resolved staffing issues but also significantly improved staff retention, project delivery, and overall business capabilities

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Control Room Team Leader EMEA

  • EUROPE, Rome
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Team Leader – Control Room Location: Rome, EUR – Italy Reports to: Director of Remote Operations About the Company We are a leading renewable energy operations and maintenance service provider, supporting asset owners in maximizing the performance a
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HR Manager

  • EUROPE, Milan
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on HR Manager to lead and develop HR functions within a fast-growing, international EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company operating in the solar energy sector. The
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Chief Financial Officer

  • EUROPE, Muncih
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Chief Financial Officer  (m/f/d) My client is a leading renewable energy company with a strong track record in the planning, construction, and management of large-scale photovoltaic systems. They deliver customised, end-to-end solutions that combine
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Grid Manager

  • EUROPE, Remote
  • Permanent
  • Battery storage
Grid Manager – Italy Location: Remote (full-time) – flessibilità geografica Contract: Permanent, full-time About the Company Il nostro cliente è una realtà internazionale attiva nello sviluppo di progetti rinnovabili BESS e PV. Role Overview Sti
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Grid Manager

  • EUROPE, Berlin
  • Permanent
  • Battery storage
Grid Manager – Germany (Remote) We are supporting a renewable energy developer with an exciting opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated Grid Manager to join their team in Germany. This is a key role within the German Development Team, off
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Sales Project Manager

  • EUROPE, Hamburg or Munich
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Project Sales Manager – Hamburg or Munich (Hybrid Role)   Join a leading European renewable energy team shaping the future of sustainable power! We make solar, wind, and battery storage projects economically viable — and we’re growing.   Your rol
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Control Room Operator

  • EUROPE, Rome
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Control Room Operator Location: Rome EUR, Italy Reports to: Director of Remote Operations Role Overview The Control Room Operator plays a key role in supporting the Operations Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations across a
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Investment Associate

  • EUROPE, Hamburg
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Investment Associate – Renewable Storage (m/f/d) in Renewable Energies Permanent | Full-time | Up to 50% mobile office possible | Hamburg About the Company Join a leading independent power producer in the renewable energy sector, with a strong track
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Electrical Supervisor

  • EUROPE, italy
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee the construction and installation activities at our solar park project sites. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in electrica
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Civil Supervisor

  • EUROPE, italy
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Supervisor to oversee the construction and installation activities at our solar park project sites. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in civil enginee
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Senior Project Developer Renewable Energies (f/m/d)

  • EUROPE, Berlin
  • Permanent
  • Battery storage
Senior Project Developer – Renewable Energies (f/m/d) Location: Germany (Hybrid) We are supporting a leading European project developer and asset manager in the renewable energy sector as they expand their team. With over 25 years of experience and
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Design Engineer- OHL

  • UK, Driffield, Hessle, Tadcaster, Derby, Belfast, Whyteleafe
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Senior Overhead Line Design Engineer (m/f/d) Locations: Driffield, Hessle, Tadcaster, Derby, Belfast, London Type: Permanent | Voltage Range: 33kV and above Join a specialist design consultancy at the forefront of Electricity Transmission & Distribu
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HV SAP

  • UK, Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Project Delivery Engineer – Major Projects (SAP) Locations: York, Sheffield, Castleford, Brigg, Hull (Yorkshire-wide) Type: Permanent |  Voltage Range: 11kV–132kV   We’re proud to be partnering with a leading electricity distribution network that po
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Logistics Manager

  • EUROPE, Milan
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Posizione: Logistic Manager per Impianto Fotovoltaico Utility-Scale Descrizione del Ruolo: Siamo alla ricerca di un Logistic Manager altamente motivato e competente per il nostro impianto fotovoltaico di grande scala. La figura si occuperà della ges
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EPC Project Manager

  • EUROPE, Berlin
  • Permanent
  • Solar
EPC Project Manager – Berlin or Bremen | Solar Construction Location: Berlin or Bremen Workload: Full-time (100%) Join a fast-growing company in the renewable energy sector and play a key role in delivering large-scale photovoltaic (PV) projects. If
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Primary Engineer

  • AUSTRALASIA, Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Primary Engineer – Transmission (m/f/d) Southbank, Melbourne (Hybrid) | Permanent | Up to 500kV My client is a major energy infrastructure provider at the forefront of Australia's clean energy future. We’re the link between renewable generation and
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Overhead Lines Engineer

  • AUSTRALASIA, Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Senior Transmission Lines Project Engineer (m/f/d) Victoria, Australia | Permanent | Clean Energy Infrastructure They play a vital role in connecting renewable energy to communities—powering 1.5 million Victorian homes and businesses while leading
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Estimator

  • AUSTRALASIA, Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Estimator – Electricity Transmission Projects (m/f/d) Southbank, VIC (Hybrid) |  Permanent |  Clean Energy Infrastructure   Join our where people, purpose and progress come together. As a key player in Victoria’s electricity network, we’re enabling
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Senior BESS Project Developer

  • EUROPE, Berlin
  • Permanent
  • Battery storage
BESS Project Development Manager – Germany (Remote) Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and self-motivated individual to join a growing renewable energy business as a Project Development Manager, focused on Battery Energy
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Solar Technician - Multiple Locations

  • USA, united states
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Solar Field Technicians to join one of our client. As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of solar panel systems. This is an excellent opportunity to contribu
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Operations Director

  • UK, Midlands
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Operations Director – Overhead Line (OHL) (m/f/d) Midlands |  Permanent |  £10M+ P&L Oversight |  LV–33kV We’re supporting a national infrastructure and utilities services business in their search for an Operations Director to lead their Overhead Li
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Renewable Energy Consultant (Solar and Storage) – Italy

  • EUROPE, Milan
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Renewable Energy Consultant (Solar and Storage) – Italy We’re excited to be hiring an experienced Senior Renewable Energy Consultant with a focus on the Italian solar and storage sector. The position is based in Italy, with flexibility on location.
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Secondary Permitting Manager

  • EUROPE, Milan
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Key Responsibilities Secondary Permitting (from RTB to Construction Start): Lead and manage the secondary permitting process to ensure projects are fully compliant and construction-ready. Liaise with development, legal, and technical teams to se
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Senior Design Manager- Transmission & Distribution

  • UK, London
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Senior Design Manager – Transmission & Distribution (m/f/d) Glasgow, UK |  Permanent |  Hybrid with UK/Global Collaboration We are partnering with a global engineering consultancy that is scaling its UK operations within the Power Transmission & Dis
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Project Engineer

  • EUROPE, Wiesbaden
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Project Engineer (m/f/d) – Solar & BESS Location: Wiesbaden, Germany (Hybrid 1 day remote) Type: Permanent We are supporting a well-established European renewable energy group in their search for a Project Engineer to strengthen their technical team
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Project Engineer

  • UK, HQ
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Project Engineer – HV/LV Infrastructure (m/f/d) Central Belt |  Permanent |  Substations, Switching, Protection Testing We are supporting a national high-voltage services contractor in the search for a Project Engineer to join their growing delivery
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Project Developer

  • EUROPE, Wiesbaden
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Project Developer – PV & Agri-PV (m/f/d) Location: Wiesbaden, Germany Type: Permanent | Hybrid Working (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)   We are working with a fast-growing renewable energy business backed by a well-established European group, curre
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Major Projects Manager

  • UK, Norfolk
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Project Manager – Major HV Projects (m/f/d) Norfolk |  Permanent |  33kV & 132kV Connections We are partnering with a specialist HV contractor delivering complex high-voltage infrastructure and private network projects across the UK. They are seekin
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Senior PV Engineer

  • Milan
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Siamo alla ricerca di un Ingegnere Fotovoltaico Senior esperto per unirisi al nostro team di progettazione. La risorsa selezionata sarà responsabile della progettazione esecutiva di impianti fotovoltaici, dalla fase di concezione alla finalizzazione
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Senior Monitoring Specialist

  • EUROPE, Milan
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Join Us as a PV Monitoring Technician in the Exciting Field of Solar Energy Are you ready to be at the forefront of the renewable energy movement? Join our dynamic monitoring team and become a vital part of the solar revolution! As a Monitoring Tec
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CDM Principal Design Engineer

  • UK, Esher
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Job Title: CDM Principal Designer / CDM Coordinator – Scotland Location: Scotland Employment Type: Full-Time Seniority Level: Mid to Senior Level Industry: Energy / Infrastructure Role Overview An experienced and competent CDM Principal Designer w
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Cad Tech

  • UK, Esher
  • Permanent
  • T&D
CAD Technician – Horsham Location: Horsham At our company, we know that our people are our most important asset. Our goal is to create an environment where you will thrive, and our business will succeed. We pride ourselves on our experienced and mu
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OHL Design Engineer

  • UK, Esher
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Lead Design Engineer – Overhead Line (OHL) Location: UK-wide Projects Employment Type: Full-Time Seniority Level: Mid–Senior We are looking for an experienced Overhead Line (OHL) Lead Design Engineer to join our growing team at Aureos. This is an e
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Project Manager

  • UK, Esher
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Project Manager – Energy Transmission (m/f/d)  Location: UK-Wide (with a focus on East England)  Type: Permanent |  Voltage Range: Up to 400kV We are supporting a fast-growing energy infrastructure contractor delivering power transmission and distri
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Site Manager UK Wide

  • UK, Esher
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Site Manager – Transmission & Distribution Projects (m/f/d) UK-Wide  |  Permanent |  Up to 400kV We are working with a fast-growing specialist contractor in the power transmission and distribution (T&D) space, currently hiring experienced Site Manag
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Site Manager

  • UK, Andover
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Site Manager – Substation Construction (m/f/d) Location: Hampshire | Type: Permanent | Voltage Range: 11kV to 132kV We are supporting a leading utility and energy infrastructure contractor in their search for a Site Manager to oversee the build and
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Associate Monitoring Specialist

  • EUROPE, Milan
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Join Us as a PV Monitoring Technician in the Exciting Field of Solar Energy Are you ready to be at the forefront of the renewable energy movement? Join our dynamic monitoring team and become a vital part of the solar revolution! As a Monitoring Tec
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Senior Engineer

  • EUROPE, Turin
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Senior Engineer – Energie Rinnovabili    Sede: Torino in presenza  Dipartimento: Engineering  Rapporto gerarchico: Riporta al Chief Executive Officer    Uno dei principali sviluppatori di progetti di energia rinnovabile in Italia, attivo dal 2007,
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Land Acquisition Manager

  • Turin
  • Permanent
  • Solar
LAND ACQUISITION MANAGER    ROLE AND RESPONSABILITY  The figure will be responsible for the acquisition of new land suitable for the development of photovoltaic and battery energy storage (BESS) sites. Specifically, he/she will be in charge o   
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QHSE Manager

  • EUROPE, italy
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Obiettivi del ruolo Il/La QHSE di cantiere avrà il compito di garantire il rispetto delle normative in materia di sicurezza, qualità e ambiente durante la realizzazione di impianti fotovoltaici, assicurando la piena conformità alle leggi vigenti e ag
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Permitting & Construction Manager

  • EUROPE, Rome
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Position: Secondary Permitting Specialist – Utility-Scale PV Projects Location: Rome, Italy We are a fast-growing Independent Power Producer (IPP) based in Rome, backed by a leading global investor and specializing in utility-scale photovoltaic (PV)
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Lead Solar Technician

  • USA, Texas
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Solar Technician Level 3 to join one of our client. As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of solar panel systems. This is an excellent opportunity to contrib
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Project Manager c&i

  • EUROPE, Milan
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Position: Senior Project Manager – C&I Solar Department: EPC Construction Location: Milan, Italy We are a leading international renewable energy company, present across four continents, specializing in both self-consumption and large-scale solar PV
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PV Proposal Engineer / Sales

  • EUROPE, Milan
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Job Description: PV Proposal Engineer / Sales (Ingegnere Proposte Fotovoltaiche / Sales) Posizione: PV Proposal Engineer / Sales Sede di lavoro: Milano Tipo di contratto: a tempo pieno Settore: Energie Rinnovabili Descrizione della posizione: Stiamo
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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

  • UK, Swindon
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Design Engineer – Electrical Distribution (up to 11kV) Location: Wiltshire Type: Permanent | Full-time We are supporting a specialist power engineering contractor that delivers turnkey solutions across private networks, DNO/IDNO connections, and uti
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Project Accountant

  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Permanent
  • Solar
A leading Renewable Energy construction company specializing in self-perform solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services is seeking a Senior Project Accountant. Headquartered in Florida, the company has built strong relationships with
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Senior Solar Technician

  • USA, Remote
  • Permanent
  • Onshore Wind
Type: Full-time permanent position with available over-time   Locations: (Multiple locations available) Minnesota, St. Cloud New York , Syracuse or Albany Winterport, ME Erie, PA Texas - multiple locations   Overview: We are seeking a sk
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Solar Technician - Texas, Waco

  • USA, San Diego
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Solar Technician Level 3 to join one of our client. As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of solar panel systems. This is an excellent opportunity to contrib
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Senior Electrical Engineer

  • EUROPE, Madrid
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Project Manager – Substations & Transmission Line EPC Projects (m/f/d) Location: Madrid (Hybrid working available) Type: Permanent We’re working with an international engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of large-scale substation and tran
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Engineering Manager

  • USA, Houston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Job Title: Engineering Manager (Electrical) Location: Houston, TX (with hybrid flexibility) Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits About the Role We are seeking an Engineering Manager (Electrical) to lead and inspire a growing
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Solar Tech - NY

  • USA, San Diego
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Solar Technician Level 3 to join one of our client. As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of solar panel systems. This is an excellent opportunity to contrib
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Project Engineer - Solar

  • USA, LA
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Project Engineer – Utility-Scale Solar (Based in LA) Samuel Knight Energy is the leading renewable energy EPC construction recruiter in the USA, dedicated to sourcing top talent for the renewable energy industry. Our client, a well-established play
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O&M Engineer

  • UK, Norfolk
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Electrical Technician – HV/LV (m/f/d)  UK-wide Travel | O&M + Installation |  Permanent We are supporting a growing energy services business specialising in HV/LV operations and maintenance across renewables, grid infrastructure, and energy storage.
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Electrical Superintendent

  • USA, Travelling
  • Permanent
  • Solar
Samuel Knight Energy, a leading recruitment firm based in Dallas, is proud to partner with one of Florida's premier renewable energy and utility construction contractors. They are currently in the process of looking for a Solar Electrical Superintend
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Project Support Manager

  • UK, Norfolk
  • Permanent
  • T&D
Project Support Manager (m/f/d) – Energy Infrastructure Location: East Anglia (office/hybrid depending on location) Type: Permanent | Full-time We are partnered with a growing specialist contractor delivering private networks, grid connections, and

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