Major government initiatives and industry spending continue to accelerate the sector’s expansion. Last year saw several blockbuster announcements about solar farms, wind projects, EV factories and more in the pipeline.

Hundreds of thousands of new renewable energy roles need filling over the next decade. For employers, 2024 is the time to get strategies in place to capture top talent in this booming arena.

Certain green sub-sectors are seeing especially heated hiring activity. These four areas are poised for major recruitment drives.

1.Electric Vehicles (EVs)

With EV numbers on roads estimated to hit 8 million by 2030, demand for qualified EV technicians could reach over 120,000. A shortfall of 16,000 workers looms if businesses fail to prepare.

 2. Battery Technology

Powering EVs and enabling energy storage solutions, battery tech could drive over 270,000 new UK jobs by 2040. Major investments in domestic battery production are underway.

3. Solar Power

The UK solar industry shows no sign of slowing down after hitting nearly 200,000 residential installs last year. Plans for new solar farms could soon double capacity. Around 10,000 roles may open up by 2035.

4. Offshore Wind

Offshore wind recruitment continues at full blast. If the UK meets ambitious expansion targets, offshore energy workforces could rise from 150,000 today to 225,000 by the end of the decade.

Winning the War for Specialist Talent

With so many climate-conscious companies all fishing in the same talent pools, the fight for recruits is intensifying. How can your business get ahead?

1. Clarify Exact Skills Needs

Look beyond job titles to pinpoint transferrable competencies from adjacent industries when specialty experience is limited.

 2. Benchmark Salaries & Benefits

 Know the market rate for roles and don’t skimp on pay and perks like development opportunities and flexibility.

3. Communicate Your Mission

Clearly convey your organisation’s sustainability values and vision to attract passionate candidates.

4.Explore All Avenues

 Remain open to using contractors to access scarce skillsets, or slightly reworking roles as needed to broaden your talent     pool. Consider working with specialist recruiters, who have the network and tactics to uncover skilled candidates despites  slim pickings.

The renewable revolution keeps gathering momentum. Businesses that perfect their talent attraction strategy now will reap rewards as the green jobs boom accelerates.

As sector experts, Deploy plan, supply and deliver specialised, compliant talent to meet your green energy project needs. Get in touch to discuss how we can help.