We help build the teams behind the transition, connecting mission-led companies with talented individuals across every critical function.
Expertise by Function
From hands-on technical experts to forward-thinking strategic leaders, we know the people who make innovation happen. The ones who not only bring bold ideas to life, but also turn ambition into real, lasting change. With deep insight into the talent landscape across clean and sustainable industries, we partner with organisations to strengthen every layer of their business, helping them build the teams that will shape the future.
Executive
Executive
Leadership matters more than ever. We partner with companies to place purpose-driven executives who know how to navigate change, inspire teams, and drive results. Whether it's a CEO setting the long-term vision, a CSO embedding sustainability into every corner of the business, or a COO scaling global operations, we help you find leaders with the clarity and conviction to move things forward.
Non-Executive Directors / Board Advisors
The right board can shape the future of a company. We support growing businesses by introducing non-exec directors, independent chairs, and strategic advisors who offer clarity, challenge, and experience. From governance to growth, these are the people helping leadership teams stay aligned, accountable, and ahead of the curve.
Projects
Project Management
We place experienced project managers and programme leads who bring structure to complexity. From managing timelines and budgets to coordinating cross-functional teams, these professionals keep every moving part aligned. Whether you're rolling out a major infrastructure programme or launching a new pilot, we find the talent to keep everything on track and push it over the finish line.
Project Development
We recruit project development specialists who take your ideas from concept to commercial reality. From land origination and permitting through to grid connections and offtake strategy, we place professionals who understand every phase of the development lifecycle. Whether you’re scaling renewables, storage, or infrastructure, we help you build the team that drives progress from day one.
Commercial
Sales
Ideas don’t grow on their own, it takes smart commercial minds to turn potential into performance. We work with sales leaders, partnership managers, and business development professionals who know how to open doors and build long-term value. Whether you're expanding into new markets or launching a new service, we help you build the team to make it happen.
Marketing
Your story is your superpower and we help you tell it. From content strategists building brand authority to marketing directors leading global campaigns, we connect clients with creative talent that brings purpose to life. In a competitive landscape, the right message at the right time can unlock new markets, inspire loyalty, and fuel momentum.
Tech & Engineering
Engineering & R&D
This is where innovation takes shape. From software and process engineers designing cutting-edge systems to technical directors overseeing complex builds, we connect businesses with the brains behind the breakthroughs. We know how to identify engineering talent that can think creatively, solve real-world problems, and bring bold ideas into reality, safely, efficiently, and at scale.
Safety & Execution Professionals
When safety, precision and execution are non-negotiable, experience counts. We support energy infrastructure projects with personnel who bring confidence and control, from HSE managers ensuring regulatory compliance to marine coordinators overseeing complex offshore installs. These roles are critical, and we treat them that way.
Operations & Finance
Operations
Operations is where vision meets delivery. We support clients with hands-on leaders who know how to bring order to complexity, from heads of ops streamlining internal processes to supply chain leads navigating global logistics. These are the people keeping everything moving, often behind the scenes but always at the heart of the action.
Legal
In a space defined by innovation and regulation, legal expertise is essential. We place in-house counsel, risk advisors, and legal operations leads who understand the complexities of working across the energy transition, and how to manage them. With a strong legal foundation, companies can scale with confidence, knowing the right frameworks are in place to support sustainable growth.
HR & People
Culture doesn’t build itself, people do. From talent leads building inclusive hiring strategies to HRBPs supporting high-growth teams, we find professionals who know how to shape organisations from the inside out. We understand the importance of getting the human side of business right, especially in purpose-driven companies where people and mission go hand in hand.
Finance
Great finance teams don’t just report on performance, they shape it. Whether it’s a strategic CFO guiding investment decisions or an FP&A lead turning data into action, we place finance professionals who add real value. In a fast-paced and capital-intensive sector like the energy transition, strong financial insight can make all the difference and we know the people who deliver it.
Professional Services
Partners
We place seasoned Partners who drive strategic growth and lasting impact. From setting the vision and defining market-leading propositions to mentoring senior teams, these leaders ensure your practice excels at every level. Whether you’re expanding into new sectors, steering transformative digital agendas, or solidifying client relationships, we match you with Partners who not only fit your culture but also elevate your firm’s profile and profitability.
Consultants
We place accomplished Consultants who tackle your toughest challenges with precision and insight. From conducting in-depth analyses and designing robust solutions to facilitating stakeholder workshops and driving adoption, these professionals ensure every initiative gains traction. Whether you need expertise in process optimization, organizational change or technical implementation, we connect you with consultants who seamlessly integrate into your teams, deliver measurable results and help transform objectives into reality.
Let’s Build Something That Matters
Whether you’re hiring, looking, or exploring what’s next, Brightsmith is here to help you live your purpose, with people who share it.