About the Agency
Phillip Riley is a fully integrated talent acquisition specialist established in 2010, providing a crucial bridge between the rapidly growing renewables industry and skilled, passionate candidates. The recruitment agency utilises digital technologies and the latest recruitment technology and data science tools to match ideal candidates efficiently and effectively. Phillip Riley offers comprehensive services including permanent recruitment, executive recruitment and retained search, staff augmentation with temporary placements and labour hire, campaign recruitment with talent mapping and attraction, and job board advertising to reach thousands of unique visitors monthly seeking roles in the renewable energy sector.
Phillip Riley specialises across multiple sectors within renewable energy, including wind energy for both onshore and offshore wind farms, solar energy covering commercial, industrial and utility-scale projects, energy storage projects such as battery and flow systems, hydro power including micro, small and large installations plus pumped storage and tidal projects, hydrogen production facilities, waste to energy and biomass projects, transmission and distribution networks, and electric vehicle infrastructure and charging stations. The agency also provides specialised support across development, finance, engineering and construction, operations, clean technology, corporate support, executive placements, and contracting roles throughout the entire project lifecycle from development through commissioning and the 20-plus year operational life of assets.
Phillip Riley operates across the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, with physical offices in Manchester, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Wellington. The agency is recognised as one of the UK's and Australia's leading recruitment and staffing firms, distinguished by its exclusive focus on the renewable energy sector and meaningful connections with industry associations. Clients choose Phillip Riley for their deep sector expertise, commitment to diversity and inclusion, specialist programmes including internship and graduate opportunities, and comprehensive understanding of recruitment needs across the entire renewable energy value chain.
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Testimonials
“Scott was very thorough throughout the whole process, very much enjoyed our discussion”
“In my opinion, Matt is a proven recruitment professional who understands the industry and market. We are very grateful to have the support from Matt and Phillip Riley.”
“Matt has been open and honest throughout the process with comprehensive follow up on where the application was at”
“Matt was the best even during this hard time with the virus.He was outstanding answered my calls ,msgs and emails quickly and always was informative and helpful. He is a great asset for the Philip Riley company and would highly recommend Matt and the team to anyone looking to get into the Solar industry.”
“Prompt response and very professional”
“Matt was very prompt in getting back to me following our initial conversation and provided constructive feed back”
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Our Team
Scott Robinson
Managing Director
Scott started his recruitment career in 2000 and has since joined two listed recruitment businesses, before establishing Phillip Riley in 2010. His renewable energy journey began when he started a Waste to Energy Project Development Company (Reform Energy Australia) and then also took Phillip Riley to market as the only dedicated renewable energy recruitment and consulting business in Australia. Today, the Phillip Riley Group has grown to a team of 30+ in Australia, with offices in Melbourne (HQ), Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, New Zealand, Northern America and Europe.
Chris Neale
Director - Strategic Growth & Key Accounts
Chris joined Phillip Riley as Director - Strategic Growth & Key Accounts, working closely with our teams to grow and deepen our key accounts, win new business and expand our Contracting, Workforce Solutions and Migration offerings. Chris brings over 25 years of experience across recruitment, with senior client-facing leadership spanning major RPO, MSP and strategic account programs for large national and global organisations, along with exposure to migration services and internationally mobile workforces. This depth of experience in recruitment outsourcing positions Chris well to help Phillip Riley expand our retained service offering and build stronger, more strategic relationships with clients across the renewable energy sector.
Daniel Gallen
Director New Zealand
With 19 years of experience covering local and international recruitment solutions, I have gained signifcant experience across New Zealands wider energy sector, with a more recent focus on the growing renewables market. I have extensive knowledge of the distribution, transmission and generation sectors and have built up a substantial network of professionals across many engineering discplines. While my role at Phillip Riley is to lead and grow the New Zealand business, I still very much enjoy helping people and watching their career grow or change, from which I've created many long terms relationships. I have the ability to understand and interpret the differences between different company cultures and people and use this for the . This experience has been learnt from through wins and losses, successes and mistakes. I value honesty, a direct approach and open communication in business.
Mark Robinson
Principal Consultant
A seasoned recruitment consultant, Mark Robinson boasts a wealth of expertise amassed over two decades. His extensive background encompasses front office roles within investment banking, with a focus on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Equity Capital Markets (ECM), and Debt Capital Markets (DCM). Mark's proficiency extends to the realm of alternative investments, particularly within private equity, covering aspects such as buy outs, co-investments, secondaries, primaries, and sector-specific roles, with a notable focus on the broader infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. Complementing his in-depth knowledge, Mark also navigates the recruitment landscape for larger corporate entities, collaborating with their internal Corporate Development teams. His reach extends to venture capital firms, family office investment teams, and super funds actively engaged in alternative investments. Mark's multifaceted experience positions him as a valuable resource for sourcing top talent across various sectors within the financial landscape.
Naim Rassool
General Manager: Commercial & Partnerships
Naim leads the Corporate Division for the Phillip Riley Group including putting in place key industry and public sector partnerships that aligns with our strategic intent and ensuring growth for all our companies operating globally. Naim has 25 years of experience working in a number of industries including extensive international business experience, with the last 10 years being in the renewable energy utility sector. With a Master's Degree in Engineering and an MBA Degree, Naim is ideally positioned to align Phillip Riley's strategy to meet the resourcing needs of the renewable energy industry.
Sarah Thompson
Principal Consultant
Highly motivated and result driven Recruitment Specialist with 15 years experience across renewable energy, engineering, mining, construction and labour hire management. A leader with high integrity, enthusiastic approach to problem solving and shows versatility and creativity when applying solutions.