Connecting renewables specialists to pioneering projects in Germany

Taylor Hopkinson is the go-to recruitment and global mobility partner for Germany’s leading wind, solar, BESS, green hydrogen, and EV charging project developers.

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135+ renewables specialists placed
40+ offices within Germany
19 languages spoken in our team

Our expert search teams work across Germany’s energy value chain, partnering with developers, IPPs, TSOs, OEMs, utilities and service providers to connect renewables specialists of all skillsets to pioneering projects.

Alongside our colleagues at Brunel, we have more than 120 offices in over 40 countries around the world. And with over 40 offices in Germany, our expert team is ready to support your growth with tailored workforce, project and consulting, and global mobility solutions.

With our 15-year track record, long-term presence in Germany, and our world-leading approach to renewable energy search, nobody is better placed to deliver critical hires and team builds on behalf of the companies driving die EnergieWende. Read on to find out more about what we do for our clients.

Delivering specialists across Germany’s energy value chain

We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the renewable energy talent market in Germany. With over a decade of experience, our regional teams have been instrumental in sourcing and placing top-tier commercial and technical specialists across the country, partnering with both new market entrants and established industry leaders.

As true partners to the industry, our expertise spans the entire lifecycle of renewables projects, from investment, suppliers, development and construction to operational management. We have also been pivotal in filling key portfolio-level and functional leadership roles, driving the industry forward.

We understand the critical importance of having the right people in the right positions. Each placement is a testament to our commitment to quality and our deep understanding of the renewables market. We are not just recruiters; we are strategic partners who understand the intricacies of the industry and the unique challenges it presents.

Here is a snapshot of some of the roles we have successfully filled for Germany’s renewables leaders.

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Roles we’ve delivered for our clients in Germany

Sales

Sales Managers
Senior Sales Managers
Sales Engineers
Technical Sales Managers
Heads of Sales
Sales Directors
Commercial Directors
Country Managers

Development and business development

Development Managers
Project Development Managers
Heads of Development
Development Directors
Land Managers
Heads of Origination
Business Development Managers
Heads of Business Development

Construction and engineering

Heads of Construction
Construction Managers
Project Managers
Senior Project Managers
Project Directors
Senior Engineering Managers
Heads of Engineering
O&M Directors
Technical Directors

Operations

O&M Managers
Asset Managers
Site Managers
Heads of Technical Services
O&M Directors
Heads of Operations

Finance and investment

M&A Managers
M&A Senior Directors
Senior Project Finance professionals
Heads of Finance
Investment Managers

Business support functions

Heads of Legal
Heads of Insurance
Heads of Regulatory Affairs
Heads of Marketing/Corporate Communications

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Our combined talent pool, Brunel’s global footprint, our mobility and compliance record combined with Taylor Hopkinson’s impressive track record and expertise in renewables – there’s no doubt we’re the best in the world at connecting renewables specialists to pioneering projects.

Björn Ender, Renewables Business Unit Director, Brunel

Case study

Delivering multiple roles in Germany for a global solar and storage leader

A world-leading solar and energy storage company needed top talent to accelerate its expansion in Germany’s competitive renewables market. With soaring demand for specialists, they turned to Taylor Hopkinson as their trusted recruitment partner.

We sourced and secured key hires who are driving the company’s growth, including:

a Head of Energy Storage – Germany to spearhead BESS expansion in a growing market,
a Head of Projects – Germany to scale project delivery and meet rising demand,
a Legal Counsel – Germany to ensure seamless regulatory compliance, and
a Sales Manager – Germany to boost revenue and market share in-country.

In a fiercely competitive landscape, our unrivalled renewables network and 15+ years of sector expertise gave our client access to top-tier talent – fast.

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Placing diversity at the heart of Germany’s energy transition

Aiming to expand its green hydrogen infrastructure in Europe, one of the world’s leading sustainable utility companies engaged Taylor Hopkinson in the search for a Hydrogen Manager to develop sites across Germany.

After a pan-European and cross-sector search, we delivered an outstanding female energy systems engineer with exceptional experience working on pioneering hydrogen fuel cell projects with a major European rail manufacturer.

With the increasing importance of gender balance and equality in renewables, we were delighted to shortlist and deliver a woman of colour to a key role in Germany’s energy transition, boosting diversity and bringing exceptional skills to the highest level of the organisation.

Get in touch to find out how we can support your pioneering projects with experienced specialists.

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Case study

Placing the specialists driving digital transformation

Aiming to improve its asset management function, a major German offshore wind project retained Taylor Hopkinson to appoint a Digital Transformation Lead.

This was a key hire for the project on its digital innovation journey, requiring expertise in the maintenance and administration of existing systems, as well as supporting the alignment of new IT infrastructure based on company requirements.

We delivered an exceptional operational excellence expert with a continuous improvement mindset and strong experience in implementing digital change, enabling our client to increase output efficiency and significantly decrease O&M costs over the project’s lifespan.

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Case Study

Securing BD talent for a leading renewables tech firm in Germany

A fast-growing renewables technology company needed a Head of Business Development to drive its expansion in Germany. In a market where top sales talent is in high demand, they turned to Taylor Hopkinson for our specialist expertise.

The Challenge

Finding a proven sales leader with deep renewables experience and the ability to scale business across Europe.

Our Approach

We conducted an in-depth search, engaging with over 80top-tier sales professionals across the German market before securing the ideal candidate.

The Impact

The new hire has already made a significant impact on the company’s European growth, reinforcing its position as a market leader.

Why Taylor Hopkinson?

With our deep renewables networks and precision hiring process, we connect pioneering clean energy firms with the industry’s best talent—fast.

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