Clean energy · E-mobility
The clean energy hiring gap is costing you more than you think.
Most clean energy roles sit open for 60–90 days. I run searches that close in 4–8 weeks — with a maximum of three candidates per shortlist, every one interviewed against the role's actual deliverables.
15 minutes. No pitch. I’ll tell you honestly if I can help.
15+ years in senior recruitment. Ex-Hays, ex-Lear/JLR, ex-Bladon Micro Turbine.
92%
92% retention at 3 years — candidates who last
2:1
2:1 CV-to-offer ratio — no CV dumps
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Max 3 candidates per shortlist — every one interviewed against role deliverables
Three candidates. Each one interviewed against the role’s actual deliverables. That’s the whole shortlist.
Specialist clean energy & e-mobility recruitment — UK, UAE, Europe & U.S.
You don’t need a generalist recruiter who’s “done some energy roles.” You need someone who already knows the market.
I work exclusively in clean energy and e-mobility — EV charging, battery tech, hydrogen, solar, and sustainable transport. That means shortlists filled with candidates who understand the space, not CV drops from a keyword search.
No junior resourcers. No chasing. No fluff.
- Shortlists that fit — roles matched to how your team is actually structured
- Full transparency — clear process, clear fees, clear timelines at every stage
- Candidates treated well — because bad experiences come back to haunt your employer brand
Two ways to work with me
Pre-hire consultancy
£750
per session
One hour with me before you spend a penny on recruitment. We pressure-test the role: what you actually need, what the market is paying, where the trade-offs sit, and whether you should be hiring at all yet.
You get a written report within 24 hours covering what we discussed and what to do next. Most clients save thousands in wasted search fees by getting specific before they go to market.
Best for: founders hiring their first specialist, MDs replacing a critical role, anyone who's been burned by a bad hire before.
Book a consultancy session →Permanent placement
22%
of first-year salary
That sits at the upper end of the market — because every search is run by me directly, with no junior resourcer in the background. Full-cycle recruitment on a single role, one flat fee, no retainers. A maximum of three candidates, every one interviewed against the specific deliverables for the role — not a job title. If three isn't enough, the brief is the problem, and we fix the brief.
Best for: senior engineering, commercial, operations, or executive hires in clean energy and e-mobility where getting it wrong costs more than the fee.
Book a discovery call →Why this isn’t like working with an agency
| Comparison topic | Traditional agency | TechWaves |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the search | Junior resourcer running keyword searches | Sharn — every brief, every search, every conversation |
| Fee model | Contingent — paid on placement, rewards speed over fit | Flat 22% of first-year salary, billed across milestones |
| Shortlist | High volume, low signal — CV dumps to cover the bases | Maximum 3 candidates, each interviewed against role-specific deliverables |
| Sector knowledge | “Done some energy roles” alongside fintech, retail, FMCG | Exclusively clean energy and e-mobility |
| Transparency | Limited visibility into who’s been approached and why | Full visibility from search strategy to candidate feedback |
| Candidate experience | Often impersonal — candidates ghosted or briefed badly | Candidates treated as future hires for someone, even if not for you |
I never poach from clients. That's why I work across four geographies.
The clean energy industry is small. People talk. And the recruiters who quietly approach last year's placements to fill this year's vacancies don't last — and shouldn't.
I don't poach from clients I've worked with, past or present. Ever. That's why I deliberately build my network across the UK, UAE, Europe, and the U.S. — so I can keep growing without ever compromising the trust I've earned.
It's not a geography play. It's a values play. The geography is just how it shows up.
One hire today. A whole team next year. I'm built for both.
Most recruiters disappear once the placement signs. I don't.
Some of my strongest client relationships are multi-role, multi-year — where we sit down every quarter, look at what the business actually needs, and build the team to match the trajectory.
Over six months at Maeving, I worked with their Head of Product to build the specialist engineering team behind Drive35 — one of the UK’s most significant APC-funded clean transport programmes. Battery, thermal, chassis, controls, functional safety, programme management. Roles aligned to deliverables, not just job titles.
If you're scaling a team, not just filling a chair, that's the work I'm built for.
What clients say
Here’s what production, engineering, and operations leaders say after working with TechWaves.
Half of our team have come through Sharn
“What differentiates Sharn is not volume, but precision. Every candidate she introduces has clearly been through a thoughtful and thorough pre-screening process — and the success rate reflects that. Half of our team have come through Sharn.
Sharn operates as a true strategic partner. She helps solve problems, not just fill vacancies.”
Hit the bullseye at first attempt
“Sharn has a fresh, invigorating way of approaching recruitment. For me, recruitment is one of the toughest parts of business, but also the most important. Sharn took the time to understand my requirements and find exactly what I was looking for. She hit the bullseye at first attempt.”
I’ve recommended Sharn to colleagues for years
“I’ve built engineering teams from the ground up on several occasions. When using more traditional recruiting streams I’ve had to invest a huge portion of mine and others’ time, often with mixed results.
Sharn’s method — defining the spec, finding the right candidates, and then screening them — makes the whole process so much more efficient. She tends to only present the strongest candidates following a thorough screening process. I have recommended Sharn to a number of colleagues over the years and will continue to do so.”
The role I’m in today didn’t even exist when we first spoke
“The role I’m in today didn’t even exist when we first spoke. Sharn, using the context of the business as a focus, took the time to understand my motivations and strengths and helped shape a role with a company to fit both their needs and my potential.
If you’re looking for someone who thinks beyond a job description and puts people first, I highly recommend Sharn.”
Structured and personable — efficient and genuinely enjoyable
“Sharn’s communication was consistently clear, timely, and reliable. What stood out most was her ability to identify a role that was not only aligned with my professional experience but also matched the environment and long-term direction I was seeking.
Despite her professionalism, Sharn remained approachable and friendly throughout. She strikes the right balance between being structured and personable, which makes the experience both efficient and genuinely enjoyable.”
It wasn’t an easy role to fill — she didn’t give up
“Our first experience with Sharn has been very positive. She took time to thoroughly understand our needs, and she went the extra mile to get a great candidate for the role. It wasn’t an easy role to fill, but she didn’t give up or sacrifice quality of outcome. Looking forward to the next hire!”
A great partner to have
“Sharn was always extremely proactive during our work together. She stuck to process and made sure I and the team were clear on what we wanted before starting. Then she was great at bringing forward a range of candidates who met the needs — and some surprise ones too. A great partner to have.”
Common questions
What sectors do you cover?
Clean energy and e-mobility: EV charging, battery technology, hydrogen, solar, sustainable transport, and adjacent deep-tech. I work across the UK, UAE, Europe, and the U.S. — deliberately, because I don't poach from existing clients and need geographic breadth to keep growing without compromising trust.
What types of role do you place?
Engineering, commercial, operations, and executive roles — typically senior individual contributor through to C-suite. Where roles are critical, technical, and hard to fill, that’s where I do my best work.
How do your fees work?
Two options, both fixed and transparent. Pre-hire consultancy is £750 for a one-hour session plus a written report within 24 hours. Permanent placement is 22% of first-year salary, billed across milestones — kick-off, shortlist delivery, and signed offer. No retainers, no hidden costs, no extras for replacement searches within the guarantee period.
What if my role brief changes mid-search?
It happens. We have a recalibration conversation, adjust the brief, and re-aim the search. No new fees unless the scope materially changes.
What’s your replacement guarantee?
If a placement leaves within an agreed window, I run a replacement search at no additional fee. Specifics are written into your contract.
Do you work with startups and early-stage companies?
Yes — a lot of my work is with pre-Series B teams hiring their first specialists. I understand equity-weighted offers and how to sell a story alongside a salary.