Snowy Hydro 2.0

Context

Snowy Hydro 2.0 is one of Australia’s largest renewable energy projects — a complex pumped-hydro expansion involving extensive tunnelling, civil, and mechanical works in regional NSW. The program’s success depends on the ability to integrate specialist expertise across design, construction and delivery.

The Challenge

The joint venture needed to rapidly secure technical and commercial talent capable of operating in remote conditions under rigorous compliance and safety requirements. Traditional recruitment methods failed to identify candidates with both tier-1 and hydropower experience.

Our Engagement

 Rec-Partners delivered senior engineering, quality and commercial professionals through a precision headhunting campaign supported by AI-driven market mapping. Advisory input around role positioning and relocation strategy helped increase engagement and retention.

Outcome

• 3 key hires across engineering, quality and commercial delivery
• Candidates secured within 2-week turnaround
• Improved project continuity and governance capability