Senior Recruitment Consultant – Piper Maddox (CleanTech) – New York, NY

Location: New York, NY – Financial District
Brand: Piper Maddox
Market: CleanTech – Energy Storage Systems (ESS) & Electric Vehicles (EV)
Salary: $65,000–$100,000 base + uncapped commission up to 50%
Experience: Experienced staffing professional

Take your recruitment career further

New year. New opportunities. A market that's going places.

Already successful in recruitment but looking for a bigger opportunity? Ready to increase your earnings, take greater ownership of your desk, or step into a leadership role?

We're hiring an experienced recruitment professional to join Piper Maddox in New York, working across the rapidly evolving CleanTech market, with a focus on Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicles.

As LHi Group's longest-standing specialist recruitment brand, Piper Maddox has an established reputation in the energy sector. Today, we're building on that legacy, expanding into emerging markets and developing new opportunities across the technologies transforming how energy is stored, transported and used.

The New York team is rebuilding with renewed momentum, has already surpassed its total billings from the previous year, and is investing in further growth. With established client relationships, live opportunities and new markets to develop, this is an opportunity to join a team with genuine commercial potential.

Whether you're an experienced consultant looking to maximise your billing, a specialist recruiter ready for your next challenge, or an ambitious professional looking to progress into management, we'd love to hear from you.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing team operating in two exciting areas of CleanTech: Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your own recruitment desk, build relationships with businesses shaping the future of energy and mobility, and work in markets where specialist expertise can translate into significant commercial opportunities.

The team has already generated nearly $600,000 in invoiced revenue during the first half of the year, recorded a best-ever invoicing month of almost $250,000, and is building on a portfolio of established client relationships and repeat business.

With an average fee of almost $40,000, opportunities to develop new markets and 14 live jobs across the team, there is a strong platform from which to grow.

Your focus will be on building your network, developing new business, identifying commercial opportunities and delivering recruitment solutions that make a genuine difference to clients.

The opportunity offers the chance to:

• Develop a specialist recruitment desk across Energy Storage or Electric Vehicles.

• Work in markets with significant growth potential and increasingly specialised hiring needs.

• Build relationships with established clients while identifying and winning new business.

• Benefit from a supportive team that has already exceeded its previous year's total billings.

• Earn uncapped commission, with the opportunity to benefit from a generous commission structure.

• Progress towards management and potentially build a team around your market after 6–12 months, subject to performance and business needs.

The immediate hiring priority is an experienced recruiter operating at Manager level or above, ideally with a Renewables background and exposure to engineering recruitment. We're also interested in ambitious recruiters who can help develop these markets and establish themselves as specialists in CleanTech.

Why Piper Maddox?

An established brand. A market in transition.

Piper Maddox is LHi Group's longest-standing specialist recruitment brand, with established expertise across Clean Energy and CleanTech.

We partner with businesses working across the technologies and infrastructure transforming how energy is generated, stored, distributed and used.

Our markets include:

• Energy Storage Systems (ESS).

• Electric Vehicles and eMobility.

• Renewable Energy.

• Clean Fuels.

• Energy Management and Grid Resilience.

As the energy landscape evolves, businesses need specialist talent to support technological development, commercial growth and the transition towards new energy systems.

For experienced recruitment consultants, this creates opportunities to build valuable industry relationships, develop specialist knowledge and establish a strong position in markets where the right talent can make a significant difference.

At Piper Maddox, you'll have the opportunity to build on the reputation of an established brand while helping develop its next phase of growth.

You'll benefit from existing industry relationships and the wider resources and international reach of LHi Group, alongside the autonomy to develop your own commercial opportunities.

CleanTech: Energy Storage & Electric Vehicles

Energy Storage and EV markets offer the opportunity to work with businesses operating in an evolving, innovation-led industry.

From energy storage technologies supporting the changing energy infrastructure to electric vehicle businesses developing the next generation of mobility solutions, these markets present complex talent requirements and opportunities for specialist recruitment.

You'll help organisations access the expertise they need to develop technology, expand their operations and respond to changing energy demands.

For a commercially minded recruiter, this is an opportunity to develop a specialist desk in a market with room to grow, build long-term client partnerships and establish a reputation in an evolving industry.

Why join our New York team?

Join our New York team in the Financial District and become part of a growing business with ambitious plans.

The team currently has six people and is working towards eight by the end of 2026. With a supportive and friendly culture, a healthy sprinkle of banter and a focus on helping people succeed, it's an environment where you can build your career while contributing to the team's next phase of growth.

The team has already surpassed its previous year's total billings and includes consultants who have secured significant client wins and delivered strong individual results.

You'll benefit from:

• A platform to build from: An established client portfolio, existing relationships and live recruitment opportunities.

• Room to grow: New markets to develop across Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles.

• Meaningful commercial opportunities: An average fee of almost $40,000 across the team, with scope to pursue larger client relationships and retained work.

• A supportive team: Friendly colleagues, collaborative working and a culture that balances high standards with a sense of humour.

• Progression into leadership: The opportunity to build a team around your market after 6–12 months, subject to performance and business needs.

• A central location: A Financial District office with flexible working arrangements based on your internal level.

You'll be joining a team that is growing quickly, with the opportunity to influence its direction rather than simply slot into an established structure.

Why LHi Group?

Piper Maddox is part of LHi Group, a global, employee-owned specialist talent solutions business.

Joining us means combining the autonomy and specialist expertise of an established recruitment brand with the resources, infrastructure and international reach of a wider group.

You'll benefit from:

• Employee ownership: Eligibility to enrol in the stakeholder programme, with equity available after 12 months, subject to the applicable scheme terms.

• Specialist markets: Develop your career within established and emerging Clean Energy markets.

• Career progression: Opportunities to progress as a specialist biller or into leadership.

• Learning and development: Structured development programmes, coaching and ongoing support.

• International opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues across our US, UK and European teams.

• Recognition and rewards: Performance incentives, tenure awards and additional recognition for individual and team achievements.

• Autonomy and support: Take ownership of your desk while benefiting from the expertise and resources of the wider group.

We recognise that not every successful consultant wants to manage a team. Whether your ambition is to become a leading specialist biller or progress into leadership, there are different ways to develop your career.

Salary, commission and benefits

Your package is designed to reward commercial performance, consistency, collaboration and long-term commitment.

Salary and earning potential

• Base salary: $65,000–$100,000, depending on experience and level.

• Commission: Uncapped, with rates of up to 50%, subject to the applicable commission plan.

• Performance bonuses: Additional opportunities to be recognised for consistent performance, collaboration and achievement.

• Quarterly and half-yearly rewards: Opportunities to earn additional recognition through performance-based incentives.

Goosey bonuses and recognition

Our incentive culture goes beyond commission, rewarding both individual achievement and contribution to the wider team.

• Consistency bonuses: Recognition for sustained performance across quarterly and half-yearly periods.

• Quarterly lunch clubs: Opportunities to celebrate success with colleagues.

• Half-year incentives: Additional rewards linked to performance.

• Global incentives: Opportunities to participate in wider group incentive programmes, subject to the relevant criteria.

• Three years' service: An additional week of paid time off.

• Five years' service: The LHi Passport — a week expensed at another office location, subject to programme terms.

• Ten years' service: A Gift of Time, with the choice of a Rolex or a month's sabbatical, subject to programme terms.

Benefits

• 401(k): Access to the applicable US retirement savings plan.

• Private healthcare contributions: Employer contributions towards eligible healthcare coverage.

• Stakeholder programme: Opportunity to enrol, with equity available after 12 months, subject to scheme eligibility and terms.

• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to support, discounts and additional benefits.

• Extended lunches: Flexibility to make the most of your lunch break in line with team arrangements.

• Office dogs: A welcoming office environment where dogs are part of the culture.

• Flexible working: Work-from-home flexibility based on internal level and team arrangements.

• Financial District office: A central New York location.

• Learning and development: Structured training, coaching and development throughout your career.

[Confirm the current commission plan, eligibility rules, healthcare and retirement benefits, and incentive terms before publication.]

What does a Senior Recruitment Consultant do?

You'll take ownership of your specialist recruitment desk, developing client relationships, building candidate networks and delivering successful recruitment outcomes across CleanTech.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing your own specialist recruitment desk.

• Generating new business and identifying opportunities across Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles.

• Building relationships with existing and prospective clients.

• Engaging with hiring managers and senior decision-makers to understand their recruitment needs.

• Identifying, attracting and representing specialist professionals.

• Managing recruitment processes from initial brief through to successful placement.

• Negotiating offers, salaries, fees and commercial terms.

• Developing repeat business through long-term client relationships.

• Building your professional network and reputation within your chosen market.

• Maintaining an understanding of industry trends, hiring challenges and talent availability.

• Managing your pipeline, forecasting activity and working towards agreed targets.

• Sharing market knowledge and supporting colleagues where appropriate.

For those joining at Manager level, there may also be opportunities to take on additional leadership responsibilities and build a team around their market as the business grows.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a commercially minded recruitment professional who enjoys building relationships, winning business and developing a successful desk.

You'll be motivated by earning potential, interested in specialist markets and keen to take ownership of your results.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Proven experience in recruitment consulting or a similar commercially focused recruitment role.

• A track record of successful placements and billing performance.

• Experience generating new business and developing client relationships.

• Confidence engaging with hiring managers and senior decision-makers.

• Strong candidate management, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to manage recruitment processes independently.

• Commercial awareness, resilience and a proactive approach to achieving targets.

• A willingness to develop specialist market knowledge and contribute to a growing team.

Particularly relevant experience:

• Renewables, Clean Energy or CleanTech recruitment.

• Energy Storage Systems recruitment.

• Electric Vehicle or eMobility recruitment.

• Engineering recruitment within energy or infrastructure markets.

• Experience building a desk, opening new accounts or developing an emerging market.

For the immediate Manager-level opportunity, a Renewables background and engineering recruitment experience would be particularly valuable.

You don't necessarily need experience across every part of our market. We're interested in recruiters who can demonstrate commercial success, learn quickly and identify opportunities to grow.

Training and career progression

Even as an experienced consultant, there should always be opportunities to develop.

At Piper Maddox, learning and development are built into the consultant experience, with structured programmes and ongoing opportunities to strengthen your commercial performance.

Our approach includes:

• In-office consultant support: Access to experienced colleagues and practical guidance.

• Interactive playbook: Resources to support your recruitment processes and commercial development.

• QR-linked meeting room resources: Easy access to relevant tools and learning materials.

• Six-month development programmes: Structured programmes at every level.

• Lunch & Learns: Opportunities to share knowledge and develop specialist expertise.

• Future You sessions: Support to explore your ambitions and plan your next career steps.

Potential career paths

Senior Recruitment Consultant → Principal Consultant → Senior specialist billing opportunities

Or:

Senior Recruitment Consultant → Manager → Build and develop a team

For the right person joining at Manager level, the opportunity to build a team around their market after 6–12 months offers an additional route to progression, subject to performance and business needs.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience in CleanTech recruitment?

Clean Energy, Renewables or engineering recruitment experience would be particularly valuable. However, relevant experience in another specialist recruitment market may also be suitable if you can demonstrate strong commercial performance and the ability to develop new business.

Which markets will I recruit into?

The key opportunities are Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicles. The precise desk and specialism will depend on your experience and the agreed opportunity.

Will I inherit an existing recruitment desk or build my own?

The team has an established client portfolio, active relationships and live opportunities, alongside a clear focus on developing new markets. The exact desk structure and account allocation will be confirmed for the role.

How much can a Senior Recruitment Consultant earn?

The base salary ranges from $65,000 to $100,000, depending on experience and level. Commission is uncapped, with rates of up to 50% under the applicable plan, alongside additional performance and tenure incentives.

What makes the New York team different?

The team is growing, has already exceeded its previous year's total billings and has opportunities to develop new markets. You'll join a supportive, friendly environment with the scope to influence your own desk and potentially build a team as the business expands.

What are the career progression opportunities?

You can develop as a senior specialist biller or progress towards management. For suitable candidates, there is an opportunity to build a team around their market after 6–12 months, subject to performance and business requirements.

What is the office environment like?

The team is based in New York's Financial District, with work-from-home flexibility based on internal level and team arrangements. The culture is collaborative, supportive and informal, with office dogs and opportunities to celebrate success together.

Build your career with Piper Maddox

If you're an experienced recruiter looking for greater ownership, strong earning potential and the opportunity to build something in an evolving market, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Piper Maddox and build on the legacy of an established specialist recruitment brand. Develop your expertise across CleanTech, take advantage of new commercial opportunities and help shape the next stage of the New York team's growth.

Established brand. Emerging markets. Uncapped potential.

Apply today for our Senior Recruitment Consultant – CleanTech position with Piper Maddox in New York, NY.