PEOPLE AT THE HEART OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Energy Systems & the People Powering the Transition
The transition to a low-carbon, resilient energy network is measured in grids, storage solutions and innovative technologies, yet real progress is powered by people. Every smart grid deployment, district heating network, battery storage system, hydrogen energy system and integrated clean energy system begins with individuals who believe their work can transform the way we generate, distribute and use energy.
Our role is to connect individuals with organisations so their ideas can take shape and thrive.
From energy storage and smart grids to district heating, combined heat and power, to green hydrogen systems, we help organisations build the teams that drive the next generation of energy networks.
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TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP FOR SMARTER, LOW-CARBON ENERGY
Visionary Leaders Driving the Global Shift to Clean, Resilient Energy Systems
We help power the future of integrated energy networks by connecting senior-level experts with organisations delivering complex energy systems projects. From early-stage design and engineering to deployment and operational management, we support making the critical appointments that ensure reliability, resilience, and low-carbon performance, whether it’s a district or home heating network, utility-scale battery storage project, or large-scale hydrogen integration.
Our global reach and deep industry knowledge allow us to identify professionals whose expertise, vision, and leadership brings complex projects to life. We work in partnership with system operators, developers, EPCs, OEMs, and investors shaping the next generation of energy systems, enabling cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy delivery.
REAL STORIES, REAL IMPACT
Stories from Our Clients and Candidates
Each appointment reflects ambition, trust, and leadership, advancing clean energy and accelerating the journey to net zero.
Expansion into Europe
When a UK-based developer of large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) sought to expand its operations, they needed a highly skilled technical team to deliver multiple projects across the country.
We partnered with them to recruit a Technical Director to lead design, engineering, and project delivery, and to define the structure of the wider technical team. Key roles included Design Engineers, a GIS Specialist, and Grid Managers, ensuring the team had expertise in system design, site assessment, grid connection, and operational integration.
Once the core team was in place, we supported the recruitment of additional technical specialists to deliver construction-ready designs and manage ongoing project operations, enabling the company to accelerate its BESS deployment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Today, the UK technical team is fully operational, delivering high-performance energy storage projects and supporting the company’s pipeline of greenfield development.
Strategic technical appointments and structured team building allow energy systems developers to scale operations, meet regulatory requirements, and deliver complex infrastructure projects efficiently.
Building a Technical Team for a UK BESS Developer
When a UK-based developer of large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) sought to expand its operations, they needed a highly skilled technical team to deliver multiple projects across the country.
We partnered with them to recruit a Technical Director to lead design, engineering, and project delivery, and to define the structure of the wider technical team. Key roles included Design Engineers, a GIS Specialist, and Grid Managers, ensuring the team had expertise in system design, site assessment, grid connection, and operational integration.
Once the core team was in place, we supported the recruitment of additional technical specialists to deliver construction-ready designs and manage ongoing project operations, enabling the company to accelerate its BESS deployment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Today, the UK technical team is fully operational, delivering high-performance energy storage projects and supporting the company’s pipeline of greenfield development.
Strategic technical appointments and structured team building allow energy systems developers to scale operations, meet regulatory requirements, and deliver complex infrastructure projects efficiently.
ADAPTING, GROWING AND LEADING WITH PURPOSE
Careers in Transition
Careers in energy systems are evolving rapidly. Senior professionals from conventional utilities, renewables, and engineering are increasingly moving into system-level roles where their strategic insight and cross-sector experience are essential. These individuals are not just adapting, they are leading, applying their deep technical knowledge to the broader challenges of integration, resilience, and decarbonisation.
Digital tools are enhancing traditional methods. Data analytics, system modelling, and AI now complement traditional engineering systems and methods, enabling leaders to manage complex projects that span geographies, technologies, and disciplines.
A new generation of energy systems professionals is emerging. Today’s energy system professionals are not only overseeing infrastructure, but driving innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact across the energy transition. Their careers reflect the sector’s transformation: flexible, interdisciplinary, and focused on building a smarter, cleaner energy future.
OUR COMMITMENT
The Power of Connection for a Sustainable Future
Every great team is shaped by the people within it. When someone with the right mindset and skills joins, they help strengthen the group and accelerate progress. Leadership provides the framework for this growth, setting direction, fostering trust, and enabling collaboration. These connections, between people and purpose, are the foundation of a more sustainable and equitable future.
SPECIALISTS IN THE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY
Our Areas of Expertise
We help organisations shape the leadership that shapes the future. We partner with those building a climate-resilient world, and we know the talent it takes to get there.
BUILT FOR THE GREEN ECONOMY
What Makes Hummingbird Different
We help organisations shape the leadership that shape the future. We partner with those building a climate-resilient world, and we know the talent it takes to get there.
Sector-Specific Knowledge
We understand the commercial trends shaping the net zero transition. That insight informs every brief, shortlist and recommendation.
Global and Local Capability
Our reach and experience is global. We adapt to the cultural and operational differences that affect leadership both regionally and globally.
Scalable Support for Growth
From a single critical hire to a full-scale international expansion, our services flex with your business needs, supporting both strategic and organic growth.
Sustainability as Standard
Sustainability is central to how we evaluate leadership. By prioritising sustainability as a core competency, we identify leaders who create long-term value and drive meaningful impact for both their organisations and the environment.
A Five-Stage Recruitment Process
Designed for precision and long-term success. From defining role requirements to onboarding, our approach ensures every hire aligns with your goals and culture.
Human-Centric, Values-Led Approach
We take the time to understand your company’s mission and culture ensuring every candidate fits not just the job, but your purpose and values.
Multi-Disciplinary Talent Reach
We maintain relationships across leadership, commercial, technical and operations, which enables us to identify leadership candidates capable of bridging technical and strategic domains. This breadth is essential for organisations working across interconnected systems.
Deep, Established Networks
Our reach spans across renewables, cleantech, and sustainability. We collaborate with companies and organisations across the entire sustainability value chain, from innovative clean energy developers to impact investors driving transformative change. We don’t rely on job boards, we deliver through relationships.
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Hiring for your team or exploring your next career move? Let’s start a conversation. We take a personal approach; listening first, and offering thoughtful guidance based on your needs. We're here to support you!
