I joined Astute in 2022 as a Talent Specialist, and I work in Astute's Power team. My primary responsibility is recruiting for contract roles, focusing on positions like Site Manager, Package Manager, and Commissioning Managers/Engineers. These roles are for leading businesses in the EPC space.

I earned a Recruitment Level 2 NVQ by completing a recruitment apprenticeship, a significant milestone in my career development. Starting my recruitment journey in 2018, I've evolved into a reliable and friendly professional.

Connecting top-tier renewable energy professionals with transformative large-utility scale solar and wind projects powering the energy transition.

As a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People, I specialise in strategic talent acquisition across the UK and Ireland’s renewable energy sector, with a focus on large-utility scale solar and wind.

I work closely with leading renewable developers, EPC contractors, and O&M providers to deliver high-calibre technical and operational talent essential to meeting the UK’s net zero targets.

With many years recruiting in renewables and a background combining technical understanding and client relationship management, I help organisations navigate recruitment challenges in this fast-growing and evolving market.

What I Deliver
- Industry-Specific Expertise: Proven success placing professionals across large scale solar, utility scale wind, and BESS sectors.
- Strategic Talent Pipelines: Leveraging deep networks and innovative recruitment solutions to access both active and passive candidates.
- Candidate Advocacy: Guiding renewable energy professionals with CV optimisation, career advice, and interview preparation tailored to this specialised sector.
- Client Partnership: Providing bespoke recruitment strategies aligned with project timelines, budget constraints, and compliance requirements.

Key Renewable Energy Roles I Recruit
- Large Scale Solar: Electrical Design Engineers, Portfolio Managers, Field Service Technicians, HSE Managers, Asset Managers
- Wind: Service Technicians, Site Managers, Environmental Consultants, Grid Specialists, HSE professionals
- Commercial and Project Delivery: Bid Managers, Contract Managers, Commercial Analysts

Passion and Partnership

I am passionate about accelerating the UK and Ireland’s clean energy transition by connecting talent with opportunity within large scale renewable energy projects.

Whether you’re a company scaling your workforce or a professional seeking your next role in solar or wind, let’s connect to explore how I can help power your success.

As a Senior Talent Specialist within Astute People's Power Generation team, I specialise in connecting top-tier Operations & Maintenance (O&M) professionals with leading opportunities across the Sustainable Energy sector.

Since joining Astute in 2013, I've been dedicated to recruiting for critical new-build and operational projects within Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Biomass, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT), and emerging Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies.

With over a decade of dedicated recruitment experience, I have a proven track record of placing highly skilled permanent and contract candidates in roles vital for driving innovation and operational excellence in the energy sector.

My expertise covers a broad range of positions, including:
- Plant Manager / Operations Manager
- Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager
- Shift Team Leader / Shift Operations Manager
- Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I)
- Process Engineer / Performance Engineer
- Turbine Engineer / Boiler Engineer
- Control Room Operator / Operations Technician
- Maintenance Technician / Electrical Technician / Mechanical Fitter
- Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Manager
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

As a Senior Talent Specialist at Astute People, I specialise in permanent recruitment within the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) space of the power generation industry across the UK. I connect high-calibre professionals - such as Maintenance Technicians, Control Room Operators, and Team Leaders - with leading energy companies to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of power facilities.

Since joining Astute in April 2022, I’ve built a track record of success by delivering tailored recruitment solutions that align with both client goals and candidate aspirations. Whether it's a biomass plant or an EFW facility, I bring in-depth sector knowledge and a people-first approach to every placement.

I hold a BA degree in Human Geography from the University of Leeds (2020), during which time I worked part-time in customer service, where I honed my communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills - foundations that now underpin my consultative recruitment style.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking, and cooking for friends and family.

I’m passionate about building meaningful connections—both personally and professionally.

I'm an alumnus of Purdue University who is extremely passionate about engineering, communication, the automotive industry, and more! I started my recruiting journey back in the fall of 2020 and have gained a ton of understanding of various engineering markets throughout the nation. I've worked in a boutique recruiting firm and at the largest in the nation. Now I've settled into my career at Bartech Staffing and am eager to connect engineers to their dream jobs in the automotive industry in Detroit and across America.

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I am originally from Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University. Post grad I moved to Texas to start my career in recruitment. In my free time I love going to the lake, hanging out with friends, and trying new restaurants around Dallas!