Alternative Technology — building the teams behind proprietary clean tech

Our Alternative Technology division partners with the companies developing the proprietary technologies driving the energy transition — across clean and alternative energy, advanced materials, carbon capture, hydrogen, battery technology and energy from waste.

These are R&D and process-engineering-heavy businesses, often moving at pace from concept to pilot to commercial deployment. We understand what that journey demands of a team, and we've built our offering around it.

Full Company Build-out

From founding technical hires through to complete engineering, scientific and commercial functions, we help startups scale their teams in step with funding rounds and commercialisation milestones.

RPO and Embedded Solutions

Our strongest offering in this division. We act as your in-house recruitment function, running end-to-end hiring so your leadership can stay focused on the technology.

Advisory

Practical guidance on structuring technical engineering and commercial hires: who to hire, when, at what level, and how to compete for talent against larger players.

Who We Work With

Technology startups, energy startups, venture capital firms and their portfolio companies, and SMEs scaling proprietary technology.

From lab-based scientists and process engineers to C-suite and commercial leadership, we source the people who take innovation from breakthrough to business.

Carbon Capture Recruitment Services

Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is key to reducing the environmental impact of industries. 

At Eleven, we help our clients grow by supporting their hiring needs, working with startups and large industrial companies as global investment in CCUS continues to rise.

Battery and Advanced Materials Recruitment Services

Eleven partners with companies in advanced materials and battery technology, supporting everything from development labs and testing facilities to large-scale manufacturers.

With electricity demand rising rapidly, advancements in storage, materials, charging, and applications are more important than ever.

Hydrogen Recruitment Services

Eleven collaborates with hydrogen technology startups and industrial companies, helping them use hydrogen to cut emissions in hard-to-decarbonise industries.

As the demand for hydrogen grows, Eleven supports the industry by recruiting senior and mid-level technical and commercial roles.

Energy from Waste Recruitment Services

Today, energy from waste (EfW) and recycling companies are expanding their technologies and services from traditional incineration and energy generation to mechanical and chemical recycling.

As the world looks to manage global waste productions, EfW technology businesses are key players within the circular economy.

Alternative Technology Leadership roles

We source the management team and leaders who will empower your business success, across:

• C-Suite / Executive
• Director & VP
• Senior Management

Alternative Technology Technical roles

Our specialist sector teams source experts in their field across the following roles:

• Engineering
• Scientific
• Manufacturing

Alternative Technology Commercial roles

We hire industry expertise within the following commercial disciplines:

• Sales and Business Development
• Marketing and Product Management
• Procurement, Regulatory and Compliance