The energy sector needs the right people — we find them.
Copper Quail Energy is a division of Copper Quail Global specialising in energy recruitment and headhunting. We have placed from CEOs of large international commodities companies to engineers building LNG lines in East Africa.
Built on real energy experience.
Copper Quail Global is proud to be one of the premier recruitment agencies in the renewable energies sector. Our team includes members who have physically built large-scale solar PV plants and wind farms in Africa — bringing unmatched credibility to every search.
We have placed more than 100 top-tier renewable energy professionals globally in countries including South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Morocco, Mauritius, Namibia, England, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Our team is constantly growing its knowledge base and building solid networks within the energy sector by continuously researching new technologies and conducting in-person meetings on energy projects.
Expertise across the energy value chain
Renewable Energy
Solar PV, wind, hydro, BESS, and green hydrogen — our team includes professionals who have physically built large-scale plants and wind farms in Africa.
Oil & Gas Upstream
Exploration, drilling, reservoir management and upstream operations across East, West, and Southern Africa.
EPC & Petrochemical
Engineering, procurement and construction for major energy projects — from offshore gas to petrochemical refineries.
Retail & Downstream
Distribution, trading, and retail energy businesses requiring commercial, operational, and technical leadership.
LNG & Gas Infrastructure
Specialist talent for liquefied natural gas projects in East Africa and beyond — engineers, project managers, and operations leaders.
Energy Finance & Advisory
CFOs, project finance specialists, and commercial advisors for independent power producers, asset managers, and energy investors.
Energy talent across every function
From CEOs and investment directors to compliance officers and financial analysts — for clients operating across Africa and beyond.
CEOs & Managing Directors
C-suite leadership for IOCs, NOCs, and energy independents
02Country Managers
In-country leadership across African and Middle Eastern markets
03Project Managers & Directors
EPC and EPCM project delivery from concept to commissioning
04Petroleum Engineers
Reservoir, drilling, and production engineering specialists
05Reservoir Engineers
Subsurface analysis, field development, and production optimisation
06Environmental Managers
Environmental compliance and impact assessment for energy assets
07Sustainability Practitioners
ESG reporting, carbon accounting, and sustainability strategy
08Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
Infrastructure and facility engineering across all energy assets
09Construction Managers
Site construction leadership for energy infrastructure projects
10HSE Managers
Health, safety and environment management for high-risk operations
11Asset Managers
Production asset optimisation and lifecycle management
12Commercial & Legal Associates
Contract management, trading, and commercial deal structuring
Energy markets across Africa & beyond
Active networks in every major energy market on the continent — from utility-scale solar to deepwater oil and gas.
Southern Africa
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique — renewable energy, gas, and coal transition talent across the SADC region.
02East Africa
Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda — LNG, geothermal, solar mini-grids, and utility-scale projects demanding specialist leadership.
03Middle East & North Africa
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Morocco, Egypt — oil and gas, petrochemicals, and large-scale renewables for the world's most active energy markets.
Need an energy specialist in Africa or the Middle East?
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