Melanie Noble
Melanie Noble is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People, specialising in Renewable Energy recruitment across the UK, Ireland, and international clean energy markets. With expertise spanning large-scale solar, utility-scale wind, floating wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and subsea engineering, Mel supports organisations in securing the specialist technical and engineering talent required to deliver the next generation of renewable energy projects.
Since joining Astute, Mel has built strong relationships with leading renewable developers, EPC contractors, and O&M providers, delivering high-calibre technical and operational talent essential to meeting net zero targets. Her consultative approach combines sector knowledge, market insight, and a genuine understanding of candidate ambitions to deliver successful long-term placements.
Specialist in Renewable Energy Recruitment
Mel specialises in strategic talent acquisition across large-scale solar, utility-scale wind, floating wind, BESS, and subsea engineering projects.
She works with renewable energy developers, operators, EPC contractors, O&M providers, and project delivery organisations to identify the specialist professionals required throughout the full asset lifecycle — from development and construction through to operations and maintenance.
Key Renewable Energy Roles Mel Recruits:
- Large-Scale Solar: Electrical Design Engineers, Portfolio Managers, Field Service Technicians, HSE Managers, Asset Managers
- Wind & Floating Wind: Service Technicians, Site Managers, Grid Engineers, Environmental Consultants, HSE Professionals
- Commercial & Project Delivery: Bid Managers, Contract Managers, Commercial Analysts, Project Managers, Electrical Design Engineers
By understanding both the technical requirements of each position and the wider objectives of the organisation, Mel helps businesses secure professionals who can make a genuine impact on project success.
Recruitment Approach
Mel takes a relationship-led and consultative approach to recruitment, focusing on understanding the challenges businesses face and the career goals of the professionals she represents.
She believes successful recruitment is built on trust, communication, and a detailed understanding of the market — combining deep sector networks with tailored recruitment strategies aligned to project timelines, budget constraints, and compliance requirements. By developing strong relationships with both clients and candidates, Mel creates recruitment partnerships that deliver long-term value.
Her background in leadership and relationship management enables her to provide a highly personalised service, supporting businesses with their hiring strategies while guiding candidates through CV optimisation, career advice, and interview preparation tailored to the renewable energy sector.
“The feeling of making someone’s career ambitions a reality is what I enjoy most. In the wind sector, it’s a tricky barrier to break into, but being able to support people land their dream job really adds to the job satisfaction.”
Career at Astute People
Before joining Astute People, Mel developed extensive experience during a successful 20-year career in Retail Management, where she built expertise in client relationships, team leadership, and delivering results in competitive environments.
She transitioned into recruitment to combine her passion for working with people with the opportunity to support professionals building careers in a rapidly growing industry.
Since joining Astute, Mel has developed specialist knowledge across large-scale solar, utility-scale wind, floating wind, BESS, and subsea engineering, supporting businesses across the UK, Ireland, and international markets while helping candidates access opportunities that align with their skills and ambitions.
“What I love about Astute is that what they say they offer, they truly do. I get flexibility when it’s needed, I’m rewarded for my hard work, and the people really are amazing.”
The Renewable Energy Market
The renewable energy sector continues to experience significant growth, with major investment across large-scale solar, offshore and floating wind, battery energy storage systems, and wider clean energy infrastructure.
As projects become larger and more technically complex, organisations require access to experienced engineers, technicians, and project professionals who can support delivery, operations, and long-term asset performance.
Mel supports businesses navigating these challenges by providing access to specialist renewable energy talent and helping professionals find opportunities that contribute to the UK and Ireland’s transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
“The Wind, Floating Wind and Subsea sector has so much happening currently and will continue to grow with the demand for more renewable energy solutions. The need for new talent is an exciting challenge that I love being part of.”
Life at Astute
For Mel, the most rewarding part of recruitment is helping people achieve their career goals while being part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- Supporting professionals as they progress their careers within renewable energy
- Building strategic talent pipelines across a fast-growing international energy market
- Helping organisations secure the specialist talent required for project success
Looking for Renewable Energy Recruitment Support?
Whether you are looking to strengthen your renewable energy team or exploring your next opportunity within large-scale solar, wind, floating wind, BESS, or subsea engineering, Mel is on hand to provide specialist recruitment advice, market insight, and access to exceptional talent.
As part of Astute People’s specialist Renewable Energy Recruitment team, Mel supports employers and professionals across the UK, Ireland, and international renewable energy markets, helping businesses secure the skills needed to deliver the energy transition.
Explore current Renewable Energy jobs, learn more about Astute’s Permanent Recruitment solutions, or discover how we support employers through our specialist recruitment services for energy businesses.
Roles managed by Melanie
Solar Technical Engineer
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a strong commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Solar…
View role →Grid Connections Manager
Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a strong commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Grid…
View role →Senior Project Manager – Onshore Wind Development
Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a strong commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior…
View role →Senior Electrical Technician
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy operator to recruit a Senior Electrical Technician to support renewable energy assets across the…
View role →Senior Commercial Asset Manager
Astute's Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading climate-focused real assets investor in the battery storage sector to recruit a Senior Commercial Asset…
View role →HV Project Manager
Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading utility-scale renewable energy business to recruit an HV Project Manager (HV SAP) for its hybrid UK-based…
View role →“Melanie was very helpful throughout the process, providing regular updates and support with various issues, including communication and documentation. She was consistently supportive and a credit to the organisation.”
“Mel communicated consistently and provided advice when needed. She was warm, respectful and easy to speak with, which made the process smooth and comfortable.”
“Melanie provided excellent support throughout the hiring process, keeping me updated from day one and sharing useful interview preparation materials. She even checked in on interview day despite it being her day off, which demonstrated real commitment.”
“Mel has been outstanding throughout my job search. She provides strong interview guidance, consistent communication, and valuable insight into roles, making the process far more manageable and effective.”
“Melanie was very helpful throughout the process, providing regular updates and support with various issues, including communication and documentation. She was consistently supportive and a credit to the organisation.”
“Mel communicated consistently and provided advice when needed. She was warm, respectful and easy to speak with, which made the process smooth and comfortable.”
“Melanie provided excellent support throughout the hiring process, keeping me updated from day one and sharing useful interview preparation materials. She even checked in on interview day despite it being her day off, which demonstrated real commitment.”
“Mel has been outstanding throughout my job search. She provides strong interview guidance, consistent communication, and valuable insight into roles, making the process far more manageable and effective.”