Business Details
23 Years
experience
Specialist Engineering Recruitment for Low Carbon Sectors
Clarehill Associates is a specialist engineering recruitment consultancy established in 2003, dedicated to connecting top-tier design engineering talent with employers in low-carbon sectors. Our expertise spans renewable energy, transport electrification, and green construction, with a focus on ethical practices and long-term partnerships. We prioritise understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations to deliver tailored solutions. With offices in Bristol and Dusseldorf, we serve clients across the UK and Europe. Our team's deep industry knowledge ensures we identify candidates who align with technical requirements and organisational culture.We maintain transparency throughout the recruitment process, avoiding speculative CV collection and phantom vacancies. Over two decades, we've built a reputation for sourcing high-calibre professionals from niche global talent pools. Our approach combines sector-specific insight with personalised support for candidates navigating career transitions. We actively support professionals seeking roles that balance technical engagement with evolving responsibilities. Our commitment to quality has fostered decade-long relationships with industry leaders in engineering and sustainable technology sectors.
Services
Renewable Energy Recruitment
Electrification of Transport Recruitment
Green Construction Recruitment
Candidate Career Support
Client Recruitment Solutions
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We specialise in low-carbon engineering recruitment since 2003
- Our global network accesses niche engineering talent pools
- Ethical recruitment practices with no speculative CV collection
- Tailored career support for engineers at all career stages
- Proven track record placing candidates in specialist roles
What people say
Highly sought after candidate
Understand complex specifications
Successful hires
Efficient and expert
Prompt delivery
Services
Renewable Energy Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for renewable energy engineering roles, connecting wind, solar, and hydropower specialists with leading developers. Our consultants understand technical specifications for energy systems and grid integration. We source engineers with expertise in sustainable power generation and storage solutions.
Electrification of Transport Recruitment
Targeted talent acquisition for transport electrification projects, placing specialists in electric vehicle systems and charging infrastructure. Our network includes engineers with expertise in battery technology and power electronics for sustainable transport solutions.
Green Construction Recruitment
Recruitment services for sustainable construction engineering roles, matching professionals with expertise in low-carbon materials and energy-efficient systems. We connect structural engineers with developers focused on environmentally responsible building practices.
Candidate Career Support
Personalised career development support for engineers, including CV optimisation and market positioning. We advise on industry trends and help professionals transition between technical and leadership roles while maintaining hands-on engineering engagement.
Client Recruitment Solutions
Strategic workforce planning for engineering firms, providing access to niche specialists in emerging green technologies. Our solutions address urgent hiring needs while building long-term talent pipelines for sustainable technology development projects.
Questions
What engineering sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on renewable energy, transport electrification, and green construction sectors, connecting specialist design engineers with leading employers.
Do you operate outside the UK?
Yes, we have a satellite office in Dusseldorf and place candidates across Europe and globally in low-carbon engineering roles.
How do you support candidate career transitions?
We provide tailored CV advice, market insights, and placement support while considering candidates' technical aspirations and personal circumstances.
What makes your recruitment approach different?
We combine sector-specific expertise with ethical practices, avoiding speculative CV collection and focusing on genuine career alignment for engineers.
How do you ensure quality placements?
Our deep industry knowledge enables precise matching of technical skills, project requirements, and organisational culture for successful long-term placements.
Reviews (4)
Peter Kane
Aug 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
George and his team embody all that is great about recruitment; expert knowledge of engineering coupled with commercial nous, wit and responsiveness. Highly recommended whether you are wanting an alternative view of the market - or you need to recruit 30 engineers across the globe.
George and his team embody all that is great about recruitment; expert knowledge of engineering coupled with commercial nous, wit and responsiveness. Highly recommended whether you are wanting an alternative view of the market - or you need to recruit 30 engineers across the globe.
Stephen Brown
Oct 28, 2020
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With a wealth of design engineering expertise, Clarehill have the ability to understand complex engineering specifications in order that we can find exactly the right people at the right time.
Making the best use of their network and technology to source exceptional candidates for heard to fill roles, they have inspired the very best people to come and work with engineering teams. Working successfully together for over 10 years, we are both passionate about delivering excellence.
Making the best use of their network and technology to source exceptional candidates for heard to fill roles, they have inspired the very best people to come and work with engineering teams. Working successfully together for over 10 years, we are both passionate about delivering excellence.
Nicola Papastavrou Brooks
Oct 25, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
These guys got me to my first interview within 2 days, for an amazing although short term position. They carried on to find me several other really great opportunities. Could not recommend more, thanks so much!
These guys got me to my first interview within 2 days, for an amazing although short term position. They carried on to find me several other really great opportunities. Could not recommend more, thanks so much!
Karl Davis
Aug 09, 2020
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I've worked with Clarehill for the past 10 years, and we now use them exclusively as they're the best. As a growing engineering consultancy we pride ourselves on being highly responsive to our Clients, and need the same level of service when we're recruiting. George and his team consistently provide us with excellent candidates and provide great support from initial interviews, signing the contract and on-boarding.
