Ready to power the energy transition and build a high-performing recruitment business across one of the worlds most exciting sectors? Join NES Fircroft as a Recruitment Manager and play a pivotal role in connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading organisations across the Power & Renewables market in Australia.
The Recruitment Manager will be responsible for leading and growing our Power & Renewables recruitment desk across Sydney and the wider Australian market. This role combines strategic business development, client management, team leadership, and full-cycle recruitment expertise to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and deliver exceptional workforce solutions to our clients.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Leading Recruitment Operations: Manage and grow a specialist Power & Renewables recruitment function, overseeing business development, client relationships, candidate delivery, and commercial performance.
Driving Business Growth: Identify and secure new client partnerships across Australia- s growing renewable energy and power infrastructure market.
- Developing Strategic Client Relationships: Build and maintain trusted partnerships with hiring managers, procurement teams, and senior stakeholders within key accounts.
- Managing End-to-End Recruitment: Lead permanent, contract, and project recruitment activities across technical and leadership positions.
- Building High-Performing Teams: Mentor, coach, and develop recruitment consultants to maximise individual and team success.
- Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence: Maintain deep market expertise across renewable energy, transmission, utilities, storage, hydrogen, and power generation sectors.
- Expanding Existing Accounts: Identify opportunities to increase service penetration within existing client portfolios through cross-selling and workforce solutions.
- Commercial Management: Negotiate recruitment agreements, rates, terms, and workforce solutions while ensuring strong profitability.
- Pipeline & Forecast Management: Maintain accurate forecasting, revenue tracking, and business planning to achieve growth objectives.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with NES Fircroft- s global Energy, Engineering, and Projects teams to deliver integrated workforce solutions.
Industry Representation: Attend industry events, conferences, networking forums, and client meetings to strengthen NES Fircroft- s market position within the Power & Renewables sector.
- Championing Recruitment Excellence: Drive best practices across sourcing, candidate experience, workforce compliance, and client engagement.
Why NES Fircroft?
- Market-Leading Brand: Represent one of the worlds largest engineering and technical workforce solutions providers.
- Australias Energy Transition: Work at the heart of Australias rapidly expanding renewable energy and power infrastructure sector.
- Uncapped Commission Structure: Earn exceptional rewards directly linked to your individual and team performance.
- Entrepreneurial Freedom: Run and grow your market with autonomy while benefiting from global support and investment.
- Flexible Working Environment: Hybrid working arrangements that support productivity and work-life balance.
- Leadership Development: Access structured management training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
- Global Career Opportunities: Collaborate with teams and clients across APAC, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.
- Industry-Leading Technology: Benefit from advanced recruitment tools, market intelligence, and global delivery platforms.
- Recognition & Incentives: Participate in world-class incentive programmes, awards, and international conferences.
- Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, high-performing team that values innovation, accountability, and success.
- Sydney CBD Location: Enjoy working in a vibrant office environment with access to transportation, dining, and lifestyle amenities.
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Access initiatives focused on wellbeing, health, performance, and professional development.
What Were Looking For:
Recruitment Leadership Experience: Minimum 5 years
- experience within recruitment, staffing, or workforce solutions, with previous management or team leadership exposure preferred.
- Sector Expertise: Experience recruiting within Power, Renewables, Energy, Utilities, Engineering, Infrastructure, or Technical markets.
- Business Development Success: Demonstrated track record of generating new business, winning clients, and growing revenue.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills with experience managing contracts, rates, tenders, and commercial agreements.
- Relationship Builder: Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with senior clients, candidates, and internal stakeholders.
- People Leadership Skills: Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing recruitment professionals within a performance-driven environment.
- Results-Oriented: Consistent history of achieving recruitment, revenue, and profitability targets.
Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of Australia- s renewable energy and power infrastructure landscape.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic Mindset: Capable of identifying market opportunities and translating them into sustainable business growth.
- Resilience & Drive: Motivated, adaptable, and passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and candidates.
About NES Fircroft
NES Fircroft is proud to be the worlds leading engineering staffing provider, connecting specialist talent with some of the most innovative projects across Energy, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Mining, Manufacturing, Chemicals, and Technology.
With over 90 offices worldwide and decades of sector expertise, we partner with industry-leading organisations to deliver workforce solutions that power major projects and drive sustainable growth across global markets.
Our success is built on specialist knowledge, long-term relationships, and a commitment to helping clients and candidates succeed. We offer an environment where ambitious recruitment professionals can build rewarding careers, make a meaningful impact, and be recognised for their achievements.
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