Utilising Global Talent Networks for Diverse Hires

Executive and Specialist Recruitment, Delivered with Precision and Discretion.

When hiring for senior, commercially sensitive or business-critical roles, a higher level of care, confidentiality, and market intelligence is required. LSP Renewables offers retained search and selection services for leadership and niche technical appointments across the global renewable energy sector.

We deliver discreet, consultative recruitment support — ensuring the highest calibre professionals are identified, engaged and secured through a structured, targeted approach.

What We Offer

Executive & C-Suite Search

From Managing Directors and CFOs to Heads of Engineering, LSP has successfully placed senior executives across wind, solar, green hydrogen, finance and infrastructure.

Full Market Mapping & Engagement

Our retained model gives you access to our full network, proactive outreach, competitor mapping and rigorous shortlisting — giving you market confidence, not just candidates.

Specialist Technical Search

We support clients in identifying top-tier technical talent for high-impact roles, including grid specialists, battery storage experts, subsea engineers, and energy transition advisors.

Why Choose Retained Search?

  • Confidential Approach: Protect business plans, internal structures and sensitive information.
  • Deeper Market Insight: Gain access to talent not active in the open job market.
  • Priority Service: Retained roles are handled by our senior consultants with a dedicated delivery team.
  • Guaranteed Results: Structured milestones and success-based outcomes ensure accountability.

Our Process

“We understand that retained search is about more than filling a vacancy — it's about building future leadership.”

Brief & Strategy

We define the ideal profile, project scope and timelines.

Market Mapping

Targeted research across global markets, competitors and adjacent sectors.

Outreach & Engagement

Discreet contact and qualification of potential candidates.

Assessment & Shortlist

In-depth interviews and reporting on shortlisted talent.

Interview Support

Coordination, feedback, and offer management.

Placement & Follow-Up

Post-placement care and retention check-ins.

Retained Search VS Contingency Search

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Retained
Contingency
  • Role advertised on LSP Website & Company LinkedIn Page
  • Full LSP Database Search of 40,000+ Renewable Energy professionals
  • LSP Search team assigned (2-3 persons) Dedicated team focus 100% if their time on the assigment during the search phase (Approx 2-3 weeks)
  • Additional Adverting placed in relevant trade press
  • Longlist compiled and professional proactive approaches made to whole of market
  • Interested parties are interviewed by Principal Consultant or Director to ascertain suitability for the position including screening and details video interview
  • Shortlist compiled of best suited candidates
  • Candidates and hiring company supported through selection process and onboarding
  • Client Branded Campaign Pag Built & Hosted on LSP Website
  • Full brief given to candidates registered on our database to ascertain their interest
  • Interested and relevant candidates sent to hiring company with full details of their current expected remuneration along with their availability
  • Full market map generated of all relevant professionals working in similar companies and roles in the industry
  • Weekly progress meetings carried out between hiring company and LSP Director / Principal
  • Psychometric assessments conducted
  • Longlist and Shortlist shared with hiring company along with detailed profiles of best suited candidates

Our infographic above compares Retained Search versus Contingency Search and can help you to discover which option would suit your requirements best.

FAQs

Typically senior, sensitive, or specialist positions — such as C-suite leaders, technical directors, or rare skillset roles — where quality, discretion and market coverage are critical.