Renew Consultancy

31/03/2026

If you're in power generation and you're planning ahead for 2026, you're probably asking the same questions we are.

Where's demand shifting? What's holding projects back? And how are other businesses managing growth, delivery and retention, with everything from diesel and gas to battery storage and hybrid systems on the table?

So instead of guessing, we went straight to the source.

We spoke directly with over a dozen senior leaders, CEOs, MDs, HR and Ops Directors across the UK power sector.

What they told us was clear.

Projects are being delayed by grid connections and supply chain strain. Investment is shifting fast into decentralised energy, storage, and even hydrogen. And everyone’s facing the same challenge, finding and keeping skilled people.

We pulled all of this together into one report.

And for a short time, we’re giving away the Industry Insights section for free.

If you're planning for 2026, and you want a grounded view of what's actually changing, not guesswork, just comment yes and I’ll send you the link.

31/03/2026

Let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood roles in powergen recruitment: the Service Manager.

This isn’t just a middle-management function. A strong Service Manager protects uptime, controls costs, manages engineers, and keeps customers retained.

So what should you budget to recruit one?

In today’s UK market, we’re typically seeing:

£50k-£60k for regional managers overseeing smaller mobile teams

£60k-£75k for multi-region leaders with compliance, H&S, and cost control exposure

£80k+ where P&L ownership and client accountability are included, particularly in CHP, gas engines, and decentralised energy

And in high-pressure environments, candidates expect bonus schemes tied to uptime and retention, not just annual reviews.

But these are guidelines only. The right package depends on:

Location

Size of business

Number of engineers managed

Complexity of projects

Sector focus (CHP, diesel, BESS, decentralised energy)

If you’re under market, you’ll struggle to attract talent and risk bleeding value from the team you’re trying to lead.

If you want precise benchmarking for your role, so you don’t underpay or overpay, we can run a tailored compensation study and give you the data to make the right call.

30/03/2026

Let’s compare two roles often seen as interchangeable: Technical Sales Engineers vs Applications Engineers.

On the surface, both support commercial delivery.
But the value they drive is very different.

Technical Sales Engineers

Own the customer journey

Build trust with contractors and consultants

Manage pre-qual, spec conversion, and margin strategy

They close deals and defend value in the field

Applications Engineers

Translate specs into workable designs

Ensure system compatibility

De-risk delivery before site work begins

They stop bad installs before they start

So who drives more value?

Truth is, they’re both critical.
But the mistake is assuming one can do the job of the other.
Sales Engineers need client-facing fluency.
Applications Engineers need system and integration logic.

If you're missing either, you're burning time, trust, and money.

30/03/2026

Why is it so hard to hire senior commercial talent in the power generation sector?

Many power hire businesses struggle to recruit the right Key Account Managers or commercial leaders, especially in high-value regions like London and the South East.

Here’s why it’s a recurring challenge:

Technical and commercial is a rare blend
Most candidates either lean too heavily on sales or too heavily on operations. Very few combine technical credibility with strategic account management.

Generalist recruiters miss the nuance
Businesses often receive CVs from “talkers not doers”, candidates who don’t understand rental contracts, project delivery, or client pressures in critical infrastructure.

Internal teams are already stretched
Senior leaders are often juggling delivery, strategy, and sales, which leaves little capacity to run a structured hiring process, or access hidden talent in the market.

We ran an executive search for a client in this exact position. By mapping 147 professionals and engaging those with the right blend of experience, we delivered a hire who now owns commercial operations in a region worth millions.

That hire is already delivering. So is the business.

These aren’t just hiring problems, they’re growth problems. Solving them is what we do.

29/03/2026

After dozens of leadership hires across powergen, CHP, BESS, and decentralised energy, here’s what the best managers and heads of function all have in common:

Ownership
They treat their function like a business unit. They don’t wait for direction, they take accountability.

Strategic judgement
They know when to push forward, when to hold, and how to balance delivery with commercial reality.

Commercial fluency
They understand the numbers. Every delay, every cost decision, every margin call, they link technical delivery to financial outcomes.

Communication clarity
They create alignment across engineering, operations, and commercial teams and they represent the business credibly to clients.

Team leadership
They coach, they mentor, and they create a culture where people want to stay and perform.

These aren’t just managers.
They’re leaders who protect delivery, culture, and margin.

29/03/2026

A Night to Remember at the Women in Green Business Awards 2025 🎉

Over 450 leaders from across the UK’s green economy came together in Central London for the Women in Green Business Awards, an amazing celebration of the trailblazing women redefining sustainability, innovation, and leadership.

We were incredibly also proud to witness two standout categories close to our hearts:

🏆 Mentor of the Year
Huge congratulations to Kitchiner of Balaena Services - recognised for her outstanding commitment to mentoring women across marine and polar science. Ashleigh, your work is not only inspiring, it’s transformative.

🏆 Consultancy of the Year
Hats off to the brilliant team at @ Full Circle CI for championing diversity across the EV and charging sector while building a consultancy model that’s both inclusive and future-forward.

The net zero transition is being led by a diverse coalition of thinkers, doers, and innovators, many of whom are women breaking new ground across male-dominated sectors.

💚 Also, congratulations to all the nominees, winners, and the judges. Thank you for showcasing what inclusive climate leadership really looks like.



Source:

All the winners and highly commended entries from last night's glittering awards ceremony celebrating pioneering women from across the UK's green economy

28/03/2026

Growth was within reach but the right hire wasn’t.

A long-established power hire provider was ready to expand into London and the South East.

However, without senior commercial leadership in place, valuable opportunities were slipping away.

Previous recruitment attempts had brought in talkers rather than doers, people who could sell themselves but not deliver technically complex generator hire projects.

At the same time, the leadership team was stretched thin, trying to balance operations, client management, and recruitment.

They needed a Key Account Manager who could combine technical credibility with commercial leadership, someone confident working in both a boardroom and a substation, capable of converting opportunities into lasting client partnerships.

We mapped 147 professionals across the power hire and infrastructure market and delivered a shortlist of four highly qualified candidates.

The successful hire brought more than a decade of experience in generator hire key accounts, proven delivery oversight, and a consultative style that fit the company’s service-first culture.

The impact was immediate. The business gained dedicated commercial leadership in a high-value region, senior managers were able to refocus on growth strategy, and clients benefited from consistent, technically informed engagement.

Read the full case study to see how this hire transformed potential into measurable results: Hiring a Key Account Manager to Drive Strategic Growth in Temporary Power - Renew Consultancy

13/03/2026

Why do so many Project Managers struggle in CHP and diesel generator delivery?

It’s not because they lack technical background.
It’s because the complexity goes way beyond standard M&E projects.

From sequencing mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems — to synchronisation in data centres, the pressure points are everywhere.

In this video, we break down the five failure points we see most often, and what it really takes to deliver with confidence.


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𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 | 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆

This video is brought to you by Renew Consultancy the recruitment experts in the power generation and energy sector. From technical specialists to senior leadership roles we help energy businesses build strong future ready teams.

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13/03/2026

Hire from a competitor?
Grow your next leader from within?
Or benchmark both before you decide?

We’ve seen all three work, and all three fail.

The smartest approach is knowing the trade-offs, and using benchmarking to make sure you’re not making a decision by default, but by design.

This short breakdown gives a strategic view of what works, when, and why.


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𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 | 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆

This video is brought to you by Renew Consultancy the recruitment experts in the power generation and energy sector. From technical specialists to senior leadership roles we help energy businesses build strong future ready teams.

👉 Looking for your next role or hiring for a critical position? Visit us at Power Generation Recruitment Specialists | Renew Consultancy

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12/03/2026

Executive search isn’t about paying more.
It’s about getting it right.

Traditional recruitment gets you active job seekers.
But executive search gives you access to the 70% of the market who aren’t applying to ads, the hidden talent that makes the real difference.

We’ve seen critical roles sit empty for months under traditional processes.
With executive search, the right hire was secured in weeks.

That’s the difference between chance and certainty.


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𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 | 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆

This video is brought to you by Renew Consultancy the recruitment experts in the power generation and energy sector. From technical specialists to senior leadership roles we help energy businesses build strong future ready teams.

👉 Looking for your next role or hiring for a critical position? Visit us at Power Generation Recruitment Specialists | Renew Consultancy

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CV and interview advice

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10/03/2026

In-house recruiters know your culture. Agencies bring wider networks.

But when it comes to niche leadership roles, which one actually delivers faster, better hires?

What’s been your experience?


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𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 | 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆

This video is brought to you by Renew Consultancy the recruitment experts in the power generation and energy sector. From technical specialists to senior leadership roles we help energy businesses build strong future ready teams.

👉 Looking for your next role or hiring for a critical position? Visit us at Power Generation Recruitment Specialists | Renew Consultancy

💼 Subscribe for regular content covering

Industry insights and hiring trends

CV and interview advice

Career progression in energy

Recruitment strategies for employers

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrietjanman/
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