Principal Recruitment Consultant – CleanTech
At a glance
Senior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at LHi Group. New York · no salary stated · we estimate $125,000–$173,750.
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What you'll do
- Win new client relationships in CleanTech and renewables, then build those accounts over time
- Run recruitment from business development through placement, filling permanent senior and C-suite roles
- Develop expertise in niche technical and commercial profiles, advising clients and colleagues on the market
- Build your profile through social media, networking and tracking market trends
- Mentor future entry-level hires as the team grows, helping shape its collaborative working culture
What you bring
- A degree or at least five years in recruitment
- You can handle both client development and candidate delivery in a full-cycle recruitment role
- You have built a market and developed lasting client relationships
Who this fits
This senior, full-cycle role suits someone ready to own a CleanTech and renewables desk and interested in developing toward team leadership. You’ll work from New York City and collaborate with teams in Miami, Austin and Los Angeles, as well as global colleagues. The role includes mentoring as the team expands.
From the employer
Principal Recruitment Consultant – CleanTech
Piper Maddox (Piper Maddox)
Location: New York City
Brand: Piper Maddox – CleanTech
Compensation: Competitive base + uncapped commission upto 50% + quarterly / half-year / full-year bonuses + equity
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Principal Recruitment Consultant to support our continued our dominance within the Clean Energy, specifically CleanTech market.
This is a true 360 role, owning both business development and delivery, with the autonomy to shape the market, define the strategy, and scale a desk aligned to client demand.
You’ll leverage Piper Maddox’s strong reputation across Sustainability, CleanTech, and New Fuels, while working closely with established global coverage and consulting capabilities already delivering into major programmes across Europe and North America.
This is a genuine market-leading opportunity for someone who wants to be surrounded by high performance, have an opportunity to develop leadership skills and a clear pathway to grow a team.
About LHi Group & Piper Maddox
LHi Group is a Great Place to Work–accredited, employee-owned talent solutions business, operating across the US, UK, and Europe through four specialist, non-competing brands.
We’ve evolved beyond the traditional agency model, providing Talent Solutions across:
Permanent & Contract Recruitment
Consulting & Advisory
SOW & Project Solutions
Embedded & Workforce Programs
Our strategy is built around three pillars: Our Customers | Our Brands | People & Leadership Development
Piper Maddox is LHi Group’s clean energy, sustainability, and new fuels brand, partnering with organisations undergoing complex change — from enterprise systems transformation to sustainability and digital programmes.
Our New York office is a key growth hub, offering close collaboration with global teams and direct access to US enterprise clients. Recognised individually, as a Forbes Top Staffing Firm in the US!
The Role – Principal Recruitment Consultant (CleanTech)
As a Principal Consultant, you will:
Join the most established brand, largest division within the New York office
Operate as a full 360 consultant, from BD through to placement
Build long-term client partnerships across Renewable Energy, EV & investments into Solar, Wind, Storage etc.
Collaborate globally with the Group's largest brand and provide cross sell opportunities with Miami, Austin & LA.
Shape a desk with a clear pathway to team build and leadership as the divison growths through our entry level academies
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
Open and grow new client relationships within the Cleantech and broader Renewables ecosystem
Position Piper Maddox as a trusted partner across unicorn start ups to household enterpirse clients
Delivery
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for senior to c-suite permanent roles
Deliver high-quality candidate experiences and consultative shortlists
Market Ownership
Develop deep market knowledge across niche technical and commerical profiles
Act as a subject-matter expert for clients and internal stakeholders
Build your own personal brand, through socials, networking and staying atune to market trends
Team Growth
Support and mentor future entry level hires as the team / division expands
Contribute to building a high-performance, collaborative culture in NYC office
Who We’re Looking For
Degree educationed or 5+ recruitment
Strong 360 capability — confident with both BD and delivery
Track record of building markets and owning client relationships
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build something long-term
Alignment with our “Good Human” ethos — collaborative, humble, and team-first
Why Join Us?
Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
Collaboration & half-year bonuses
Relocation assistance
Equity participation through our Employee Ownership Trust
Health, wellbeing & benefits package
Clear progression to Leadersip / Director
Global incentives: Lunch Clubs, International Trips, Centurion & Millionaire Clubs
International collaboration and future relocation opportunities
Inclusive culture with active DE&I communities
Next Steps
If you’re ambitious, ready to own a market, and motivated by building something with genuine backing and global reach —
Apply directly or connect with the Talent Team for a confidential conversation.
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