The UK has set some of the most ambitious climate targets in the world, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. While these commitments are driving large-scale investment in infrastructure, technology alone will not deliver the transition. Behind every new wind farm, battery storage facility or solar project is a team of skilled people. Right now, those people are in short supply.
At Navitas Resourcing Group, we partner with renewable energy businesses across the UK, Europe and North America to help them attract and secure the talent they need to meet their goals. The pressure is increasing, and the race for people is well underway.
A Quick Recap: What Are the UK’s 2030 Climate Goals?
The UK government has outlined several key targets for the end of the decade, including:
- Reducing emissions by 68% (against 1990 levels)
- Deploying 40 GW of offshore wind capacity
- Achieving 5 GW of low carbon hydrogen production
- Ending the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035
These goals are accelerating projects across the energy landscape, from traditional generation and renewable technologies to large-scale storage and green hydrogen.
What Does This Mean for Recruitment?
1. Increased Demand for Technical Specialists
We are seeing a sharp rise in demand for roles such as grid engineers, high voltage specialists, commissioning managers and hydrogen safety experts. These are not easy positions to fill, and the talent pool remains small, especially for senior or niche roles.
2. Growing Need for Cross-Sector Talent
Employers are increasingly looking beyond traditional boundaries, bringing in professionals from oil and gas, utilities and construction. This helps address the skills shortage, but it also requires careful matching and support to ensure a successful transition.
3. A Shift Towards Global Hiring
More companies are searching outside of the UK to find the talent they need. Navitas has seen a marked rise in international placements, particularly across Europe and the United States, where similar green targets are also driving growth.
4. Long-Term Thinking is Becoming Essential
Quick fixes are no longer enough. The companies that are investing in long-term recruitment strategies, talent pipelining and specialist recruitment partnerships are the ones that will avoid project delays and hit delivery milestones.
How Navitas Supports the Energy Transition
As a specialist recruitment partner for the renewable energy and data centre industries, we understand the specific challenges our clients face. Whether you are scaling offshore wind, delivering solar and BESS projects or expanding hydrogen capability, we help you stay ahead with:
- Access to pre-qualified talent across the UK, EU and US
- Insights into salary trends and skill availability
- Permanent and contract recruitment solutions
- A personalised, consultative approach based on deep sector knowledge
We work with you to build a workforce that can meet the technical, regulatory and commercial demands of the future energy landscape.
Let’s Work Towards Net Zero Together
The UK’s 2030 targets are ambitious, and achieving them will require more than just capital investment. It will take the right people in the right roles at the right time.
If you are growing your renewable energy team and need support finding skilled professionals, Navitas Resourcing Group is here to help.
Speak to our team today about your hiring goals!
