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Alex Theo

Irvine

Summary

Strategic delivery and business development leader with 15+ years of experience building recruitment divisions, leading retained search, and delivering project-based workforce solutions across infrastructure, energy, and climate tech.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal – Power & Renewables |Executive Search

NES Fircroft
Costa Mesa
11.2019 - Current
  • Established permanent division for retained executive recruitment in U.S. energy sector.
  • Generated over $2.7 million in new revenue since 2020.
  • Secured exclusive partnerships with renewables IPPs, energy supermajors, and carbon capture developers.
  • Delivered strategic hires in tax, legal, project development, M&A, and engineering.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential business opportunities.
  • Facilitated client communications, debriefs, and onboarding support for retained engagements.
  • Built strong internal relationships with senior management and recruiters for collaboration.
  • Advised executive leadership on organizational design and hiring strategies.

Business Unit Executive - Energy & Infrastructure

Linear Recruitment
Leeds
01.2015 - 10.2019
  • Launched a dual desk for permanent and freelance contract opportunities.
  • Managed over 80 freelance civil engineers while fulfilling senior, permanent mandates.
  • Developed targeted business strategies to expand market reach and stimulate growth.
  • Weekly client and candidate in-person meetings.
  • Monthly client and candidate entertainment events to strengthen relationships.
  • Assessed client and candidate satisfaction monthly.
  • Chased outstanding invoices and collected weekly timesheets.
  • Coached team of six recruiters and three administrative staff to enhance performance.
  • Achieved a ranking among the top three of 75 consultants nationwide, generating peak billings of £530k.
  • Cultivated ongoing engagement with contractors to generate leads and track contract end dates, facilitating transitions to new projects and contracts.

Senior Consultant – Protective Coatings & QC Inspection

Linear Recruitment
Leeds
08.2009 - 12.2015
  • Established and led specialist desk, delivering freelance teams for Rail, Highways, oil and gas, shipbuilding, and offshore wind projects.
  • Recruited and managed up to 230 contractors with specialized training in PTS, GWO, ICATS, ICORR, NACE, and IRATA.
  • Weekly site visits.
  • Arranged client and candidate entertainment events to strengthen relationships.
  • Coordinated weekend and late-night communication for Rail contractors during night shifts.
  • Arranged training sessions with external providers to enhance contractor qualifications.
  • Achieved peak billings of £680k.
  • Cultivated ongoing engagement with contractors to generate leads and track contract end dates, facilitating transitions to new projects and contracts.
  • Monitored ongoing project progress to meet objectives within specified deadlines.

Recruitment Consultant - M&E Trades

Linear Recruitment
Leeds
06.2008 - 07.2009
  • Established and scaled a contract desk from zero, focused on M&E trades within the construction sector.
  • Seventy or more cold calls a day.
  • Managed 140+ contractors across active construction sites.
  • Weekly site meetings with clients and candidates.
  • Monthly client entertainment events.
  • Delivered £218k in billings within the first year.
  • Assisted in onboarding activities such as background checks, right to work, and D&A tests, etc.
  • Cultivated ongoing engagement with contractors to generate leads and track contract end dates, facilitating transitions to new projects/contracts

Sales Executive

Mercedes-Benz
York
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Facilitated vehicle sales by engaging with prospective buyers
  • Cultivated relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Selby College
Selby College

Skills

  • Executive search and talent strategy
  • Project staffing and client delivery
  • Workforce planning and business development
  • Account management and commercial ownership
  • P&L management and proposal scoping
  • Pricing strategies in infrastructure, energy, civils, and renewables sectors
  • Team leadership and training
  • Compliance management

Certification

  • NLP – Leadership & Management Training, 2015
  • CertRP – Institute of Recruitment Professionals, 2013

Additional Details

British, U.S. EAD approved (Green Card pending), UK & U.S. Driving Licenses

Affiliations

  • Fitness, Nutrition and Bio-hacking my health for optimum health and wellness

Accomplishments

  • NES Fircroft: Largest single fee ever billed $198k 2022
  • NES Fircroft: Most GP generated permanent placements $768k 2024
  • Linear Recruitment: Regular member of the £100k club (£100k Quarter to qualify)
  • Built 4 new recruitment divisions from zero across both retained and freelance delivery models in highly competitive sectors.
  • Deep experience with contractor workforce compliance, onboarding, and retention in complex sectors.
  • Proven track record of delivering mission-critical hires under both retained and structured T&M agreements.

Timeline

Principal – Power & Renewables |Executive Search

NES Fircroft
11.2019 - Current

Business Unit Executive - Energy & Infrastructure

Linear Recruitment
01.2015 - 10.2019

Senior Consultant – Protective Coatings & QC Inspection

Linear Recruitment
08.2009 - 12.2015

Recruitment Consultant - M&E Trades

Linear Recruitment
06.2008 - 07.2009

Sales Executive

Mercedes-Benz
01.2007 - 01.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Selby College

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