Energy Recruitment Leeds & Yorkshire — Nigel Wright Group
Specialist energy recruiter Leeds
Nigel Wright Group is a trusted energy recruitment agency with a strong presence in Leeds and across Yorkshire. As an experienced energy recruitment company, we help businesses in the sector find the best talent to meet their long-term goals. With over 35 years of experience, we combine a deep understanding of the energy market with extensive networks and high standards of customer service to deliver effective recruitment solutions.
Our team of energy recruitment consultants works with companies across the full energy spectrum, including renewables, utilities, and oil and gas. We are also a respected energy executive search firm, known for placing senior leaders in strategic roles. Alongside C-suite hires, we recruit across a wide range of functions, including sales, marketing, supply chain, engineering, procurement, HR, IT, finance, and operations. Whether your needs are full-time, interim, contract, or project-based, our tailored approach ensures each hire is the right fit.
As a leading energy sector recruitment agency, our recruitment processes are designed to save time and reduce risk. We take the time to understand your business, culture, and goals before launching a search. Every assignment is led by a consultant with strong sector knowledge and access to top talent, ensuring only the most suitable candidates are shortlisted. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, based on trust, transparency, and results.
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Client success stories
Nigel Wright Group has a proven track record of recruiting top talent for energy sector organisations across Yorkshire. Our deep understanding of the industry and regional talent landscape enables us to consistently support clients with specialist hires across commercial, technical, operational, and strategic functions.
We’ve built enduring partnerships with major employers such as Northern Gas Networks, Northern Powergrid, and Yorkshire Water, delivering a wide range of professional and leadership roles that support essential infrastructure and ongoing transformation projects.
Northern Gas Networks
Notable appointments at Northern Gas Networks’ Thorpe site include a Senior Developer, Developer, SAP Payroll Analyst, Development Manager, Head of Project & Programme Delivery, and Interim Employee Relations Consultant. These hires reflect our ability to source individuals with expertise in digital transformation, HR, and programme delivery for critical energy projects.
Northern Powergrid
At Northern Powergrid in Castleford, we’ve delivered roles such as Finance Manager, Distribution Financial Controller, Business Analyst, Commercial Accountant, and Stakeholder Engagement Manager. Our work here also included senior appointments in HR and procurement, including a Senior Buyer, HR Advisor, and Regulatory Reporting Lead, demonstrating our comprehensive recruitment capability across business functions.
Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water partnered with us to secure a Performance & Leadership Partner and Interim ED&I Lead, further showcasing our expertise in executive and transformation-focused recruitment within regulated utilities.
Other Key Clients
Other key clients include EP UK Investments, where we placed a Generation Director and Development Procurement Manager, both instrumental in managing power generation and procurement operations.
Further successes include appointments at Adler & Allan (Functional Analyst), Cenergist (Project Accountant), Integrated Utility Services (Head of Commercial), Van Oord (Project Procurement Officer), and Vivergo Fuels (EC&I Engineer).
Together, these placements highlight our versatility and commitment to supporting the energy industry in Yorkshire with exceptional talent recruitment services.
Searching for energy recruiters in Leeds?
If you're looking for an energy industry recruitment agency with proven success in the executive search services market, or you want to strengthen your team at any level, Nigel Wright Group is here to help. Contact us today or use the live chat function to speak with one of our consultants.
Candidates can also explore current opportunities via our website and are encouraged to submit their CVs for future roles.
Leeds Office
Telephone: +44 113 524 1111
Email: marketingdept@nigelwright.com
Address: 6 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP, United Kingdom