Recruitment for Energy Technology & Energy Infrastructure
Voltys specializes in recruitment and selection, headhunting, and executive search for manufacturers, technical suppliers, wholesalers, service providers, and project organizations within energy technology, electrical engineering, and energy infrastructure.
Professionals for commercial growth, management, and executive positions
Voltys primarily targets professionals with a bachelor's or master's degree within energy technology and energy infrastructure. General commercial experience is often insufficient in this regard. Candidates must understand the technology, the project market, decision-making, and the various parties within the energy chain.
Commercial positions
- Account Manager Energy & Infrastructure
- Key Account Manager
- Strategic Account Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Sales Manager
- Commercial manager
- Tender Manager
- Product manager
- Marketing manager
Management & projects
- Operations Manager
- Business unit manager
- Regional manager
- team manager
- Project manager
- Program manager
- Engineering Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Logistics manager
Management & ultimate responsibility
- Commercial Director
- business director
- Managing Director
- Managing Director
- Managing Partner
- Country Manager
- General Manager
- COO
- CEO
Recruitment for technical suppliers and project organizations
Voltys supports organizations that develop or supply products, systems, and services for energy supply, electrical infrastructure, and public spaces. We understand the position of companies operating between manufacturer, distributor, contractor, installer, and end user.
Producers & manufacturers
Manufacturers of electrotechnical components, switchgear, energy distribution systems, charging solutions, and infrastructure technology.
Suppliers & wholesalers
Technical wholesalers, distributors, and system suppliers that supply products to installers, contractors, grid operators, and industrial organizations.
Service providers & project organizations
Technical service providers, integrators, engineering firms, and project organizations that design, realize, or maintain energy and infrastructure projects.
Technical supply to the infrastructure
Organizations that supply systems for grid management, civil engineering, rail, telecom, airports, tunnels, data centers, industry, and public spaces.
Market knowledge for a rapidly changing energy sector
The right candidate must not only be capable of handling the role but also understand how technology, commerce, projects, stakeholders, and long-term decision-making converge within the energy and infrastructure market.
Specialized network
Access to active and passively interested professionals in energy technology, electrical engineering, infrastructure, technical sales, and management.
Knowledge of technical supply
Insight into organizations operating between manufacturer, distributor, installer, contractor, grid operator, and professional end-user.
Technology and commerce
We recognize professionals who can translate complex technical solutions into commercial opportunities, projects, and sustainable customer relationships.
Active headhunting
Many suitable candidates are not actively looking. Through targeted search, we approach experienced professionals personally and substantively.
Knowledge of the energy transition
We monitor how grid congestion, electrification, sustainability, and digitalization are changing roles, competencies, and labor market shortages.
executive search
For management, executive, and other key positions, we map out the relevant market in a targeted and discreet manner.
An experienced recruitment team for energy technology and infrastructure
Udo van der Groen is the primary point of contact for commercial, management, and executive positions. Where energy technology intersects with electronics, building solutions, and smart building technology, he collaborates with Jasper Touw.
Udo van der Groen
Senior recruitment specialist for technical products, energy technology, commercial roles, product management, operations, management, and executive positions. Udo supports technical suppliers and growth organizations with specialized recruitment and search assignments.
View Udo's profile →Jasper Touw
Senior recruitment specialist in electronics, building solutions, Smart Buildings, and smart energy and building technology in the Netherlands and Belgium.
View Jasper's profile →Recruitment within diverse energy and infrastructure markets
Voltys has experience with technical organizations that supply components, systems, software, and services for electricity grids, energy supply, mobility, communication, and critical infrastructure.
Grid management & energy distribution
- Grid components and energy distribution
- Grid congestion and capacity expansion
- Smart Grid solutions
- Monitoring and energy management
- Technical services for grid operators
Medium and high voltage
- Switchgear and distribution equipment
- Transformer stations
- E-Houses and electricity houses
- Cabinet construction and energy distribution
- Security and control systems
Charging infrastructure & electrification
- Public and private charging solutions
- Charging plazas and fast charging infrastructure
- Energy storage and battery technology
- Energy management for mobility
- Electrification of fleets and locations
Telecom & communication networks
- Telecom infrastructure
- Transmission towers and communication networks
- Data connections and network components
- Technical security
- Installation and maintenance
Rail, traffic & public infrastructure
- Rail infrastructure
- Traffic management systems
- Tunnel technical installations
- Airports and airfields
- Public lighting and control
Industry & critical buildings
- Industrial energy supply
- Datacenters
- Utility construction
- Perimeter and access security
- Continuity and operational reliability
Recruitment experience at organizations within energy and infrastructure
Voltys has executed recruitment projects for organizations within energy technology, energy infrastructure, charging technology, public lighting, and technical services. The assignments ranged from account management and business development to operations, management, and executive positions.
Examples of organizations for which Voltys has recruited professionals are Sicame, Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Chargewell, Schréder and Tvilight.
More than 10 years of collaboration
Read the full referenceI have been working with Voltys for over 10 years now in the field of recruitment and executive search within the infrastructure and engineering sector. They understand the market, consistently deliver strong commercial, technical, and management profiles, and are a reliable sparring partner for me in headhunting.
The energy transition is changing both technology and functions.
Electrification, grid congestion, and sustainability efforts are leading to substantial investments in energy supply and infrastructure. At the same time, solutions are becoming more digital, smarter, and more strongly interconnected.
- Expansion and reinforcement of electricity grids
- Increasing pressure due to grid congestion
- Growth of charging and energy storage infrastructure
- Digitization of monitoring and grid management
- Integration of Smart Grid technology
- Electrification of industry and mobility
- Greater need for technical-commercial advice
- Structural shortage of experienced professionals
Salaries in energy engineering and energy supply
The ranges below are indicative and based on recruitment assignments carried out by Voltys within energy technology, electrical engineering, renewable energy, technical wholesale, and energy infrastructure.
| Role | Gross per month |
|---|---|
| Energy Account Manager | € 3.900 - € 5.600 |
| Business Development Manager / Key Account Manager | € 4.700 - € 7.400 |
| Commercial Manager / Sales Manager | € 5.600 - € 7.800 |
| Marketing, Product or Category Manager | € 5.600 - € 7.900 |
| Operations, Purchasing, or Logistics Manager | € 5.500 - € 8.500 |
| Managing Director | € 7.500 - € 11.500 |
| Commercial Director | € 8.500 - € 14.500 |
| General Manager / CEO | € 9.500 - € 21.500 |
The exact remuneration depends on experience, organization size, international responsibility, and job content. Bonus schemes, company cars, share schemes, and other fringe benefits are not included.
Targeted approach to scarce commercial professionals and leaders
Experienced account managers, sales managers, business development managers, and executive professionals within the energy and infrastructure sectors are often not actively available on the regular labor market.
Voltys maps out the relevant market, organizations, and professionals in a targeted manner. Candidates are approached personally and assessed based on market knowledge, commercial results, leadership, ambition, and alignment with the client.
In addition, we can assist in building or expanding complete commercial, management, and operational teams.
More about recruitment and selection and executive search →Executive search for, among others:
- Commercial Director
- Managing Director
- Managing Director
- business director
- Country Manager
- General Manager
- Business unit manager
- Sales Director
- Operations Director
- Managing Partner
- COO
- CEO
Recruitment in energy technology and energy infrastructure
For which companies does Voltys work in energy technology?
Voltys supports producers, technical suppliers, wholesalers, service providers, integrators, and project organizations active in energy supply, electrical engineering, and infrastructure.
For which positions is Voltys recruiting within Energy & Infrastructure?
We primarily recruit HBO and WO professionals for commercial, management, and executive positions. Examples include account managers, business development managers, sales managers, operations managers, business unit managers, and board members.
Is Voltys also recruiting for technical positions?
The primary focus is on commercial, leadership, and strategic roles. Depending on the assignment, we also provide support for technically oriented management, project, and engineering positions.
Why is headhunting important within the energy sector?
Many suitable professionals are successful in their current positions and do not actively respond to vacancies. Through targeted headhunting, Voltys can approach these candidates personally and discreetly.
Does Voltys have experience with technical suppliers?
Yes. Voltys understands organizations that supply products and systems through manufacturers, distributors, installers, contractors, and other professional sales channels within energy and infrastructure.
Can Voltys also fill management and executive positions?
Yes. For senior management, executive, and other key strategic positions, Voltys utilizes targeted executive search and headhunting.
Are the mentioned salary ranges inclusive of bonus?
No. The salary ranges are indicative fixed gross monthly salaries. Variable income, company cars, share schemes, and other fringe benefits are not included.
Who is the point of contact for energy technology and infrastructure?
Udo van der Groen is the primary point of contact for recruitment, headhunting, and executive search within energy engineering and energy infrastructure. Where the market intersects with electronics, building solutions, and smart building technology, he collaborates with Jasper Touw.
Looking for a professional in energy technology or infrastructure?
Udo van der Groen helps manufacturers, technical suppliers, wholesalers, service providers, and project organizations find commercial, operational, management, and executive professionals within the energy and infrastructure sectors.