Headhunter in Spain · Energy sector

Energy sector headhunter in Spain

Hiring in Spain? Executive search in Spain for utilities, power transmission and distribution (T&D), Oil & Gas and green hydrogen — for international companies entering the Spanish market and for Spanish companies. Based in Madrid, with more than 13 years in the Spanish market.

Laura Galera San Miguel, energy sector headhunter in Spain at Robert Walters Madrid, Spain
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13+ yearsin the energy sector
817+
positions filled with her team
13+
years in executive search
13
consultants in her team, all engineers
100,000+
highly qualified candidates worldwide
For companies

Energy companies I work with

  • UtilitiesPower generation and supply.
  • Transmission & distribution (T&D)Power grids, substations and infrastructure.
  • Oil & GasConventional energy: exploration, production, refining and services.
  • Green hydrogenNew energy carriers and decarbonisation projects.
Positions

Roles we fill

  • CEO & Managing Director
  • Country Manager Spain
  • Operations Director
  • Grid & T&D Director
  • Engineering Director
  • Projects Director
  • Business Development Director
  • Sales Director
  • Middle management & specialists
Tell me what you need
Specialisation

Why a headhunter specialised in energy

i.

From conventional energy to the transition

Experience across Oil & Gas, power, T&D, renewables and green hydrogen: a complete view of the sector.

ii.

Technical judgement

A team made up entirely of engineers, able to assess each candidate's technical experience.

iii.

International reach

A database of more than 100,000 highly qualified candidates and Robert Walters' network in 31 countries.

Experience

Laura's track record

  • 2024 — now
    Associate DirectorEngineering, Energy & Industry Division · Robert Walters
  • 2023 — 2024
    Senior ManagerEnergy: renewables, Oil & Gas, Green Hydrogen and T&D
  • 2017 — 2024
    Manager and Senior ManagerRenewable Energy and T&D
  • 2012 — 2017
    Senior ConsultantRenewable Energy, Oil & Gas and Engineering
How we work

1 to 3 months

  1. 01

    Meeting with the company to understand its project and the challenge of the role.

  2. 02

    Defining the needs: experience, skills and cultural fit.

  3. 03

    Candidate search through direct headhunting and more than 100,000 candidates worldwide.

  4. 04

    The right candidate, with support through to the final decision.

FAQ

Energy sector headhunter in Spain: what companies ask

We are entering the Spanish energy market. Can you hire our local team?

Yes. We find the Country Manager or Managing Director for Spain and build the local team — operations, grids, engineering and sales — with more than 13 years of knowledge of the Spanish market.

What is an energy sector headhunter?

An executive search consultant specialised in finding executives and specialists for energy companies: utilities, grids, Oil & Gas, renewables and hydrogen.

Do you work in both Oil & Gas and clean energy?

Yes. Laura's experience ranges from Oil & Gas and transmission and distribution grids to renewables and green hydrogen.

How long does it take to hire an energy sector executive?

An executive search usually takes 1 to 3 months, from the first meeting with the company to selecting the right candidate.

Do you search for energy executives outside Spain?

Yes. Laura works from Madrid, Spain, and runs international searches supported by Robert Walters' network in 31 countries.

Contact

Looking for an executive for your company?

Hiring in Spain? Laura works from Madrid, in the heart of the Spanish market. Write to her with the role you want to fill to arrange a first meeting: Laura.Galera@robertwalters.com

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