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Utilities
recruitment services
Specialist recruitment solutions for the energy and utilities sector
At Sellick Partnership, we provide expert utilities recruitment services to organisations across the energy and water sectors. As a leading utilities recruitment agency, we work in partnership with major providers, infrastructure businesses, and fast-growing innovators to deliver high-quality professional talent across legal, finance, technology, and leadership roles.
We understand the nature of the energy and utilities sector – from the shift to net-zero and the impact of regulation to the rise of digital infrastructure and the increasing demand for specialist skills. Our team offers a tailored, consultative approach that supports clients in building high-performing teams and helps candidates find fulfilling, long-term careers in the industry.
Whether you're looking to make a strategic hire, scale up for a project, or navigate ongoing transformation, Sellick Partnership is a trusted energy recruitment agency with a strong track record in delivering results.
Hiring made simple.
Career moves made easy.
Our consultative approach and in-depth knowledge of the energy and utilities sector allow us to add real value at every stage of the recruitment journey. Whether you're seeking your next career move or hiring specialist talent for your organisation, we provide a recruitment service that is strategic, responsive, and aligned with your goals.
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We don’t fill jobs, we place people. We know the success of your business depends on the quality of your team.
Submit a vacancyUtilities recruitment specialisms
We support utilities clients across a wide range of disciplines. Here are some of our core specialisms:
Senior & Executive
We support utility clients in building strong leadership teams by sourcing senior and executive-level professionals with strategic, operational, and technical expertise. Whether hiring a Head of Legal, Chief Financial Officer or IT Director, we take a bespoke approach to executive search to ensure the right cultural and commercial fit.
Legal
We recruit legal professionals with sector-specific knowledge of regulatory compliance, infrastructure law, energy contracts, environmental legislation and more. From in-house legal counsel to construction and planning Solicitors, our legal recruitment specialists deliver candidates who understand the unique legal landscape of the utilities sector.
Finance & Accountancy
Accurate financial oversight and commercial analysis are vital for utilities providers operating in highly regulated markets. We place qualified professionals into roles such as Finance Business Partner, Project Accountant, Commercial Analyst, and Financial Controller – helping our clients manage budgets, support transformation and meet regulatory demands.
Technology
As digital innovation and smart infrastructure become central to utility operations, demand for IT and tech professionals continues to grow. We recruit for roles including cyber security analysts, cloud engineers, digital transformation leads and data specialists, connecting organisations with the tech talent they need to remain agile and competitive.
Navigating challenges in the utilities sector
Recruiting into the utilities sector presents a unique set of challenges – and opportunities. Our team supports clients in navigating:
- Intensifying regulation around data, energy transition, and sustainability.
- Skills shortages in specialist areas.
- Increased competition for talent across legal, tech, and finance roles.
- The need to balance commercial growth with ESG and net-zero targets.
- A changing workforce – with more demand for flexible and hybrid work models, particularly in office-based professional roles.
We work closely with clients to understand these pressures and offer solutions that help them attract, engage, and retain the right talent.
Our recruitment services
Permanent recruitment
We help utilities organisations build long-term capability through permanent hires. Our consultative approach ensures a cultural and technical match, with placements ranging from entry-level professionals to senior leadership roles across legal, finance, tech and beyond.
Temporary recruitment
For short-term support, interim cover, or project-based resourcing, we offer access to a trusted network of pre-vetted contractors and temporary professionals who can add immediate value. Our temporary recruitment services are fast, flexible and fully compliant.
Fixed-term recruitment
When project timelines or business needs require defined periods of employment, our fixed-term recruitment solutions provide the ideal middle ground. Whether it's for a transformation programme or regulatory review, we source reliable, experienced professionals.
Why work with Sellick Partnership?
We bring together sector insight, cross-discipline expertise and a relationship-driven approach to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes. We’re more than a recruitment agency – we’re a long-term partner committed to helping utilities organisations build strong, future-ready teams.
Deep knowledge of the utilities sector
Our consultants understand the challenges and nuances of the energy and utilities space, we use this insight to shape tailored recruitment strategies that deliver results.
Cross-specialism coverage
We work across a broad range of disciplines, including legal, finance, technology, and executive leadership – allowing us to support clients with integrated, cross-functional hiring needs.
Tailored and flexible recruitment solutions
Every organisation is different. We adapt our approach to suit your specific structure, culture and goals – offering permanent, interim and fixed-term recruitment that aligns with your project timelines and long-term strategy.
Proven ability to reduce time-to-hire
In a sector where critical projects can’t wait, we move fast. Our streamlined processes and deep talent pools enable us to reduce hiring times without compromising on quality.
Trusted network of specialist talent
We maintain long-standing relationships with highly skilled professionals across the energy and utilities industry, many of whom are not active on the open market. This gives our clients access to niche, in-demand talent.
Values-led, consultative approach
Integrity, collaboration, and professionalism guide everything we do. We act as trusted advisors – not just suppliers – and take the time to truly understand our clients’ business and people.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We actively promote inclusive hiring practices and support our clients in building diverse teams, helping address underrepresentation and foster innovation across the utilities workforce.
- CIO
- Infrastructure Manager
- Commercial Solicitor
- Senior Commercial Solicitor
- Solutions/Technical Architect
- Planning and Environmental Solicitor
Cyber Security Engineer
- Environmental Solicitor
- IT Project Manager
- DevOps/Platform Engineer
- Commercial Property Solicitor
- Business/Data Analyst
Planning Solicitor
- Infrastructure Solicitor
- Head of Legal
- General Counsel
- Network/Infrastructure Engineer
- Front/Back End/Full Stack Developer
- Service Desk Analyst
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Diversity & Inclusion
We have a team of dedicated Diversity Champions, working to ensure that inclusive hiring practices are embedded into everything we do. We have created a range of resources, including our Recruitment Inclusion Checklist, to help clients implement fair recruitment processes.
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We are proud of the reputation we’ve built within the utilities sector. By aligning ourselves and staying closely connected to sector trends, we ensure our service is both informed and forward-thinking. Partner with us and gain access to a recruitment team that truly understands your organisation’s goals and values.
Why partner with us?
Our Consultants combine expertise across profession, geography and sector, providing clients and candidates with market insight that is both broad and highly relevant. This enables us to assess suitability accurately and deliver the right people for every opportunity, every time.
Looking to partner with us on utilities recruitment?
Whether you are looking for your next opportunity within the utilities sector, or need to recruit exceptional talent for your organisation, contact us today to find out how we can help.