Building A Career In Utility & Energy Recruitment: Q&A With Lily Moore
By Melinda Queck
Recruiting for the future of energy & utilities
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Bringing enthusiasm and honesty to the world of utility and energy recruitment, placing exceptional candidates with innovative companies that are transforming the way we live.
Renewable energy
We have a long history of working with traditional energy suppliers who are transitioning into green energy generation, as well as companies at the forefront of driving the energy transition.
Utilities
2009
Founded
50+
Happy clients
2024
Joined the VIQU Group
1
Team of dynamic energy recruitment specialists
2025
Officially became known as VIQU Energy
What makes VIQU Energy special?
We were founded in 2009 and spent the first few years narrowing our focus and expertise until we found our niche. We took the plunge in 2017, focusing solely on delivering the best utilities and energy recruitment services to our clients and candidates… and we haven’t looked back since!
Being an energy recruitment agency means keeping our fingers on the pulse of the latest transformations and innovations in the industry. We’re based in Birmingham, but are lucky to work with companies of all sizes across the UK, using our extensive history of supporting energy and utilities businesses to constantly educate ourselves, driving our relationships forward and creating a brighter future with every placement.
Loved and recommended by our clients
“The team are very knowledgeable of the energy industry and we have built up a very open line of communication which reduces the time spent reviewing unsuitable candidates.”
Bryt Energy
“I’ve used Jordan since 2018 and his focus on the relationship over the hard sell means I keep coming back to him. It’s a much better experience than any other recruiter I’ve used in the past!”
Corona Energy
“Lily was great and set realistic expectations. Lily didn’t overpromise like a lot of recruiters do. Lily gave us two great candidates, one of which we hired. Great experience, highly recommend.”
Amber Energy
“The team understood our requirements well for a very niche role and provided high quality candidates enabling us to fill our role quickly. I would recommend VIQU Energy without hesitation.”
Team Energy
“Their dedication to finding the best talent and their thoughtful, personalised approach make them a standout in the recruitment space. I’m incredibly pleased with the results.”
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Experienced Construction Manager required in Cambridgeshire to lead overhead line projects, teams and subcontractors across the electricity network.
Overhead Linesman
Experienced Overhead Linesman required in Cambridgeshire, working on LV and 11kV networks, covering construction, maintenance and fault response.
Head of Operations
6 month contract to lead the end-to-end billing and metering function within an energy supply business.
O&M Engineer
C&I Solar O&M Field Engineer required to maintain and fault-find commercial solar PV systems across the UK, with a company vehicle provided.
Design Engineer FTC
Design Engineer (3-month FTC) | Remote | Join a leading engineering team delivering innovative 3D design solutions for the UK water sector.
Jointer
Experienced Jointer required to deliver LV jointing, connections and testing across DNO, IDNO and street lighting networks. Based in Lincolnshire.
Ecologist
We’re looking for Ecologists at all levels, to join a leading infrastructure business delivering highways and environmental projects across the UK.
Energy Sales Consultant
Launch your sales career in recruitment with VIQU Energy
Are you currently working in sales, business development, or a target-driven B2B environment
Senior Data Engineer opportunity to design, build, and scale data infrastructure, focusing on delivering robust data products in energy transition.
Senior Credit Risk Analyst
Senior Credit Risk Analyst to support the delivery of Credit Risk strategy within the UK energy sector.
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