We have unmatched experience of placing top calibre candidates in the Natural Resources industry. Having worked in this market since inception, we have the knowledge and access to the world&rsquo;s most important energy projects. Find your next career move in Natural Resources below.

Natural Resources

Our recruitment services in the renewables division set the standard for fast, efficient and effective delivery across wind, solar, energy storage/battery, EV charging, decarbonisation and finance. Sustainable energy forms our largest market and accounts for over 70% of our business. Find your next career move in Sustainability below.

Sustainability

Infrastructure is crucial for a nation&rsquo;s economic and social development. Our highly experienced consultants who focus on civil infrastructure and power generation operate globally and have access to a vast database of qualified, skilled and searchable candidates to support urgent and full project life cycle hiring requirements across all regions.

Infrastructure

With offices in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and the US we deliver first-rate recruitment services to key clients across our core sectors - Natural Resources, Sustainability &amp; Infrastructure. Whether you’re thinking about contract positions or permanent roles, we lead the market when it comes to placing talent where it’s needed.  Spencer Ogden’s consultants are experts across our core sectors, knowing the right people for the job – and the right jobs for our people.

Going beyond transactional recruitment

<h2>Going beyond transactional recruitment</h2>

In a landmark moment for the global energy transition, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) agreed to transition away from fossil fuels, triple renewable power and double energy efficiency by 2030. The right talent with the right skills will be key to the energy transition. Spencer Ogden set the standard; we were the first recruitment business to focus on the renewables sector which accounts for over 70% of our business. Along with Sustainability our other two core sectors; Natural Resources and Infrastructure are a continuing part of the energy value chain. The global energy transition is an extremely important and ambitious undertaking, and our depth of experience enables us to partner with and advise our clients who are on this journey.

The Global Energy Transition

We have been setting the PACE since 2010. Our core values: People, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence have guided us to become the award-winning market leading business that we are today.

As a business cognisant of our impact on the environment and one that is working towards a sustainable future, we are proud to work with two impact partners: Seven Clean Seas, a Bali-based Ocean impact organisation dedicated to ridding the oceans of plastic pollution and Cool Earth; a UK based charity which works with rainforest communities to halt deforestation, increase carbon storage potential, and develop the local community. Read more about our partnerships and the work we are doing with both organisations.

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As global recruitment experts in sustainability, natural resources and infrastructure we are working&nbsp; with our clients and candidates to create careers to power a sustainable future.

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Candidates partner with Spencer Ogden for their next career move for several reasons:

Why Choose Us?

Spencer Ogden supports its contractors throughout the assignment cycle. This includes onboarding through our bespoke contractor portal and a dedicated point of contact who will respond to any queries that arise during an assignment away from your home location.
<h4> We're here to support you.</h4>
We are committed to ensuring our contractors feel safe and supported and we offer access to our risk preparation tools, as well as emergency SMS or email updates should the assignment be in a high risk location. 24/7 emergency support is also provided for any contractor travelling outside their home country or to an offshore location. We understand that moving somewhere new for a short-term job can be stressful, so we make this as seamless as possible by giving contractors access to our country specific app. This includes information on cultural practices, emergency service information and key local facts and figures, including weather reports. This allows you to focus on your assignment without having to spend time researching your new location.
For more information, get in touch with your regional support centre:
ASIA: <a href="mailto:ccs.asia@spencer-ogden.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ccs.asia@spencer-ogden.com</a> AUSTRALIA: <a href="mailto:ccs.au@spencer-ogden.com">ccs.au@spencer-ogden.com</a> EMEA: <a href="mailto:emeacompliance@spencer-ogden.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">emeacompliance@spencer-ogden.com</a> Germany: <a href="mailto:germanycompliance@spencer-ogden.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener">germanycompliance@spencer-ogden.de</a>

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Spencer Ogden has implemented a seven-step formal recruitment process that is followed by all our&nbsp; consultants globally to ensure an effective recruitment process.

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Testimonials

We are proud to provide consistent, high-quality services to our clients and candidates. The case studies below showcase our depth of experience across Sustainability, Natural Resources and Infrastructure.

Case Studies

As global recruitment experts in sustainability, natural resources and infrastructure we are working with our clients to create careers to power a sustainable future. We connect our clients with the right talent and skillset to take your organisation forward. Clients choose to work with Spencer Ogden for several reasons:

Accreditations:

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Interested in working with Spencer Ogden on a bid or project? Email us <a href="mailto:bids@spencer-ogden.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BIDS@SPENCER-OGDEN.COOM</a>

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<td style="height: 466.667px;">The ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally renowned certification. It recognises the presence of stringent quality-management systems functioning within the operational structure of an organisation. This accreditation emphasises to clients that optimised customer service is a direct result of the management procedures in place. Spencer Ogden was awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification based on the rigorous quality-control procedures and policies built into the company&rsquo;s global framework. The extensive criteria cover the key areas contributing to the delivery of quality management. All levels of management within the company are holistically committed to ensuring these high standards are regularly maintained and</td>
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<h6>Bids &amp; Tenders:</h6>
Interested in working with Spencer Ogden on a bid or project? Email us <a href="mailto:Bids@spencer-ogden.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BIDS@SPENCER-OGDEN.COM</a>

The ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally renowned certification. It recognises the presence of stringent quality-management systems functioning within the operational structure of an organisation. This accreditation emphasises to clients that optimised customer service is a direct result of the management procedures in place. Spencer Ogden was awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification based on the rigorous quality-control procedures and policies built into the company&rsquo;s global framework. The extensive criteria cover the key areas contributing to the delivery of quality management. All levels of management within the company are holistically committed to ensuring these high standards are regularly maintained and

monitored; carrying out regular auditing processes such as individual appraisals, team meetings, and management reviews. The company&rsquo;s business objectives have been effectively integrated into the company&rsquo;s long-term quality plan. Not only does this highly respected accreditation provide additional reassurance of Spencer Ogden&rsquo;s operational infrastructure, it also underlines the quality of service we offer. From project inception to delivery, quality is of utmost importance with substantial importance and demonstrated in all areas of the business.

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Our global offices in key areas around the world give our dedicated Mobilisation teams the ability to offer a broad range of support services for the mobilisation, assignment period and de-mobilisation of all contractors. We are here to consult on what you need to do prior to mobilisation, sharing our extensive knowledge of other geographies and different cultures. We are here to make sure the transition into a new territory and job role is a seamless one.&nbsp; We&nbsp; also help you to manage challenging situations for our candidates upon arrival&nbsp; in a new country, so they can&nbsp; feel confident upon starting work when expected.

Over 40% of our contractors have extended or remobilised onto new projects with Spencer Ogden more than once. Our international knowledge, high-risk support and compliant solutions provide the pillars for an exceptional level of service which, in turn, allows us to offer a bespoke end-to-end solution to meet our client&rsquo;s' needs.

Comprehensive 
global mobilisation services

Our dedicated Contractor Team offers a flexible range of contractor solutions and global mobilisation. They&rsquo;ll manage everything or just fill the gaps, from payroll and immigration to accommodation and driving licences. A note on sponsorship: If there&rsquo;s a suitable contract position available, we can sponsor overseas nationals for the role, subject to the relevant Codes of Practice.

A flexible, autonomous approach

We have invested in providing our clients with support in high-risk locations before travel, during assignment and de-mobilisation post assignment. Working with our partners, Ace and Red24, we provide 24/7 worldwide support for our contractors, which includes the ability to monitor contractor&rsquo;s locations and provide constant security updates relevant to their assignment. The features we can offer in high risk locations include but are not limited to:
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<li>Pre-travel risk assessments</li>
<li>Live travel monitoring</li>
<li>24/7 emergency support</li>
<li>Local security support</li>
<li>Insurance</li>
<li>Travel support&nbsp;</li>
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High-risk locations

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Our consultants have access to a unique pool of proactively sourced candidates, building relationships in order to continuously develop our extensive database of&nbsp; hard to find, highly skilled professional technical contractors. Our consultants understand that speed and process is key. By understanding our contractors&rsquo; specialist skill sets and aspirations, alongside client requirements, we only get in touch when a job suits both parties. Our clients have exclusive access to our wide network of niche and specialist talent.

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Unlock Your Potential. Together

Our international network of 13 offices ensures we’re registered to operate in your&nbsp; local market. This also means we can provide 24/7 support to contractors and clients in the world’s most challenging locations.

Contract Solutions

For more information, get in touch with your regional support centre:

We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality service to our clients and contractors.

Contractor Care

We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality service to our clients and contractors. We appreciate our reputation is underpinned by our people and always endeavour to make sure the set-up and continuation of a contract goes smoothly. We place equal emphasis on supporting you throughout your contract as we do in securing the role for you in the first place.&nbsp; We will always be available if you need anything along the way, and our integrated Recruitment, HR and Time-sheeting systems means that our consultants and finance teams can answer and deal with any queries quickly, with key information about your contract always on-hand.&nbsp; Explore below to help guide you, whether you are new to contracting, or an existing or seasoned contractor.

A reputation underpinned by our people.

<h2>Here to break new ground</h2>
 Our consultants have access to a unique pool of proactively sourced candidates, building relationships in order to continuously develop our extensive database of&nbsp; hard to find, highly skilled professional technical contractors. Our consultants understand that speed and process is key. By understanding our contractors&rsquo; specialist skill sets and aspirations, alongside client requirements, we only get in touch when a job suits both parties. Our clients have exclusive access to our wide network of niche and specialist talent.

Contractor Solutions

Our recruiters are experts in their field so they can help you with your job search.

Disciplines

​We are proud to highlight our open recruitment process in each job advert that we share. We encourage individuals within neurodiverse or LGBTQIA+ communities, or those with any other protected characteristic, to apply to our job advertisements. We understand the difficulties that some individuals face in applying for work, therefore we commit to ensuring any reasonable adjustments are granted.

Recruitment and selection

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, contractors, workers, and job applicants. We believe a diverse workforce powers innovation and is vital to our success and we recognise the importance in creating an environment where everyone is treated fairly. ​We ensure our hiring and internal development processes are inclusive and meritocratic, recognising the importance of equity in the success of our teams. Our ED&amp;I board regularly review ways that we can improve, with representation from all areas of our business leading these discussions. As of 2023, we are a Disability Confident Employer (level 1) and are in the process of achieving level 2 status. ​By putting ED&amp;I at the heart of our development, we create a safe and welcoming environment to work in.

We mean business when it comes to the development of our people. We strive to create diverse, and inclusive teams worldwide. Our global award-winning learning and development function is designed to give our people the opportunity to thrive in their chosen roles at Spencer Ogden.

Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion

Workforce composition and promotions are monitored to ensure equality of opportunity at all levels of the company. Where appropriate, steps are taken to identify and remove unjustified barriers and to meet the requirements of disadvantaged or underrepresented groups. Managers are given appropriate training on equal opportunities and selection best practice.

Progression and development

In November 2020, Spencer Ogden joined forces with seven other recruitment companies to create Programme One; A revolutionary initiative which works to remove entry barriers for underrepresented, Black minorities across the recruitment industry. Through a structured mentorship programme, members of our teams have benefitted, both as mentors and mentees, to gain the help they need to succeed in recruitment.&nbsp; ​Programme One&rsquo;s strategic ambition sets out to remove the barriers to recruitment for 500 or more Black recruiters into our sector annually.&nbsp;In 2023, our partnership developed even further, and we now actively work with Programme One to recruit into our offices. We hope to build this relationship further and continue to promote diversity and opportunity. ​If you would like additional information, support, or advice, please contact us at: <a href="mailto:info@programmeone.com">info@programmeone.com</a>

Programme One

​LGBTQIA+ is our newest network. We encourage our employees both new and old are to get involved in when they join! Our LGBTQIA+ Network&rsquo;s mission is to celebrate and embrace the LGBTQ+ community while providing a support network for LGBTQ+ employees. This network aims to drive individual and collective accountability for progressive workplace change. The network has achieved a lot since beginning its journey, the types of changes are below.
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<li>Joined forces to attend the first ever peer-to-peer LGBTQ+ professional business network, &lsquo;Campaign&rsquo; launched by Pod Talent, specifically for professionals in the recruitment industry</li>
<li>Raised understanding internally, including the importance of pronouns on email signatures and LinkedIn</li>
<li>Celebrating awareness days such as LGBTQ+ history month and Pride&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fundraising through our peer-to-peer recognition scheme to support LGBTQ+ Mosaic Young Persons Trust who works to support, educate and inspire London&rsquo;s LGBTQ+ youth</li>
<li>Sharing LGBTQ+ language internally to educate our people on LGBTQ+ language</li>
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Our Networks

We are powering the global energy transition by creating careers across the entire energy value chain from generation to distribution and the infrastructure to support this and the growing population.

Powering the global energy transition

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Creating Careers to Power a Sustainable Future

Over the past 13 years, our business has had a positive impact on candidates and clients in parallel with our own journey to success. Our ESG pillars support us in our endeavours as we focus on corporate social responsibility, supporting the natural environment in which we live and work, while upholding high ethical standards. ​At Spencer Ogden, we commit to going beyond standard requirements to support our sustainability objectives. We hold ourselves accountable for the environmental impact our business operations have on the environment, recognising that elements such as heating and business travel negatively impact on our CO2 emissions. Therefore, we have invested in carbon credits to offset that impact. In 2021, we successfully became a carbon neutral business, certified by Climate Partner. However, we want to go further and do more.

Making A Positive Impact

​This year, we proudly pledge to become carbon net-zero by 2030 and have signed up to the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) to achieve this goal. We have purchased Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) in addition to carbon credits, to actively reduce our scope two emissions. Our Denver office&rsquo;s electricity supply runs solely from 100% wind-sourced renewable energy. &nbsp; Additionally, as of 2021, we are a carbon neutral business. As we continue our development in the renewable energy industry, we understand the value in integrity of environmental consciousness in business. That is why we have also added the below initiatives to reduce our environmental impact: 
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<li>Established an ESG Committee with global, cross-departmental, and multi-level representation</li>
<li>Outlined a clear sustainable travel policy governing the requirements of essential business travel</li>
<li>Assigned Energy Champions in each region to lead our transition to green energy</li>
</ul>

​Our Pledge To Net-Zero

Our mission is 'To leverage our global position and conduct socially and environmentally responsible business which benefits communities and follows clear principles of equitability, diversity, progression, and sustainability'.

Environmental, Social &amp; Governance

Spencer Ogden is proud to work with two impact partners who both support environmental and social development to create a better world for future generations. To increase our positive impact, and donations, each partnership is creatively integrated with the internal performance of our teams.

Our Charity Partners

Improving our global impact and the projects we support is governed in line with our endorsement of the following UNSDGs:

​UN Sustainable Development Goals

When we think about what defines us, we think about the way in which our business is governed and the standards we hold ourselves accountable for. Our resolute compliance team strive continuously to ensure our contractors, bids and overall processes protect the best interests of our clients, candidates, and employees. Our ESG team ensures environmental standards are governed and maintained with integrity. The quality of our business operations has been reinforced by our ISO 9001:2015 accredited status which we have held since 2015. Our Quality Management team rigorously audit internal performance across relevant departments to ensure our standards, from onboarding to leadership and introduction to agreement, is the highest it can be. Our commitment to reducing our environmental impact is bolstered by our ISO 14001:2015 accreditation. It forms the basis for our environmental governance and wider environmental strategy, focusing on emissions reductions, waste management, and transitioning to renewable energy. We aim to facilitate environmental change through our work with clients leading the energy transition, as well as our actions internally. Following the challenges presented by the Covid 19 pandemic, we have updated and expanded our risk register and mitigation framework to ensure we anticipate and plan for future liabilities. Our commitment to our people and partners rests upon our ability to ensure our longevity in developing surroundings and markets. As a result of this, we regularly review and calculate our responses to all risks we encounter as a business

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Over 65% of our current leadership team 
started as trainee consultants.

Spencer Ogden offers unparalleled progression opportunities and is recognised as the best in class learning and development curriculum worldwide. It&rsquo;s designed to support the advancement and growth of our people by aligning our training programs at every level of employment.

When you join Spencer Ogden, you will be provided with a dedicated career framework and supported by a development plan. This clearly outlines what you need to do to achieve your next promotion, gain a pay increase and where and how you can develop yourself as you progress through the stages.

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Joining Spencer Ogden means you are here because you want to build a meaningful career where you can make a difference, and where difference is valued as part of a diverse and inclusive culture. You’re also here to help us to power a sustainable future. We’ve grown faster than the market and with our world class training programmes, you’ll learn and grow at the same pace. Having become the pioneering recruiter in the energy and infrastructure sector, we are uniquely placed to support that vital transition to clean, green energy. But the job is far from done. Join us and become a part of something much bigger.​

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Spencer Ogden is an award-winning specialist global energy and infrastructure recruitment company. We’re powered by leading industry experts who have helped us to grow an international network that unlocks opportunities for all of those we work with.

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We deliver tailored recruitment solutions across three key areas within the built environment sector: power generation, power distribution and civil infrastructure. The global population is forecast to grow to 9.8 billion in 2050 with more than half of the population in Asia, and a larger population requires more infrastructure. The global energy transition will also require a huge amount of infrastructure and Spencer Ogden are providing the best talent to power this.

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We have offices in strategic locations across the globe, allowing our experienced recruitment consultants in Oil &amp; Gas, Chemicals and Sustainable Materials to fulfil our client&rsquo;s requirements across the full spectrum of the industry. We supply across three main areas in the Oil &amp; Gas industry: upstream, which handles the exploration and production of oil and gas; downstream which deals with refining, distribution and supply of products; and chemicals, which covers the production, and supply of petrochemical products.

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Spencer Ogden are powering the global energy transition. Our worldwide renewable energy network which gives us access to the talent our clients need, combined with the high-calibre projects our candidates are looking for, allows us to be at the forefront of sustainability recruitment. Our renewable energy recruitment consultants are well positioned to support our customers looking for careers in sustainability across all phases of the project life cycle, from financial inception to operational execution.