Energy Executive Search

The energy sector is at the forefront of one of the most significant economic and societal transitions in modern history.

Organisations must balance energy security, sustainability, decarbonisation, regulatory obligations, technological innovation, and investor expectations while continuing to deliver operational and commercial performance.

Wind turbines across rolling green hills generating renewable energy, representing clean energy leadership, sustainability and infrastructure development. Livingston James provides energy executive search services to renewable energy, utilities and infrastructure organisations across Scotland and the UK.

At Livingston James, we help organisations across the energy value chain secure exceptional executive and senior leadership talent.

Working with renewables businesses, utilities companies, infrastructure operators, clean technology leaders, oil and gas organisations, and energy services providers, we identify leaders capable of navigating complexity while driving growth, transformation and innovation.

Our executive search capability is built on deep sector understanding and access to extensive leadership networks. We look beyond technical expertise to identify individuals who can lead change, engage stakeholders, manage risk, and deliver long-term value in a highly dynamic and politically sensitive environment.

Whether supporting succession planning, scaling leadership teams, organisational transformation, or market expansion, Livingston James helps energy businesses secure leaders who will shape the future of the sector.

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We’d be delighted to provide further information. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you.

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To find out more about our Energy Executive Search services, please contact our Energy specialist, Sophie Randles.

Featured Assignments...

Famous for excellence.

Our dynamic team has experience advising in a wide range of industries and sectors.  We have led and developed businesses from board level, managing people and processes across countless specialisms and geographies. We can bring a unique perspective to your business needs.

Recent Case Studies...

Appointing two pivotal senior leadership roles for Albyn School

Glasgow 2026 Case study: Appointing the Executive team to deliver a new kind of games.

J.W. Filshill Case Study: Advising a Scottish headquartered wholesale business to embrace technological advancements and maintain its position as a market leader

Bute Energy Case Study: Supporting an investment backed onshore wind developer attract industry leading talent

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GROUP CHAIR

JAMIE LIVINGSTON

At Livingston James, an unwavering focus on the impact of our appointments is at the heart of everything we do.  We work in partnership with our clients and candidates to bring together leadership teams that transform organisations and careers for the better. 

Jamie Livingston

Together we achieve more.

Livingston James Group comprises two bespoke sub brands: Livingston James – our executive search and leadership advisory practice, and Rutherford Cross – our specialist finance recruitment practice. This wider group structure complements our robust search and assessment process, allowing clients to access our deep-rooted network and expertise.

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We’d be delighted to provide further information. Get in touch with our team to find out how we can help you.

Livingston James Partners with Inspiring Scotland to Appoint Board Trustees

Livingston James is delighted to be partnering with Inspiring Scotland to appoint Trustees to its Board as the organisation embarks on an exciting new chapter.

Since 2008, Inspiring Scotland has worked towards a Scotland where everyone, no matter where they live or the circumstances they are born into, is given the chance to enjoy a happy, healthy life free from poverty or disadvantage.

Livingston James Partners with Inspiring Scotland to Appoint Board Trustees

Livingston James is delighted to be partnering with Inspiring Scotland to appoint Trustees to its Board as the organisation embarks on an exciting new chapter.

Since 2008, Inspiring Scotland has worked towards a Scotland where everyone, no matter where they live or the circumstances they are born into, is given the chance to enjoy a happy, healthy life free from poverty or disadvantage.