Midlands recruitment group continues its expansion
After a business acquisition by Birmingham recruitment group, the VIQU Group, in August of last year, Birmingham company Consult Energy UK has been rebranded to VIQU Energy. This is a strategic move to cement its position within the wider VIQU Group and energy sector.
The VIQU Group, which was formed in 2024 following the acquisition of an energy recruitment business and the backing of two recruitment startups, comprises of four recruitment businesses catering to various sections - VIQU IT, VIQU Energy, Morela and MoveATech.
Operating under the same roof as VIQU IT in Edgbaston Village, Birmingham, VIQU Energy’s team will continue delivering recruitment expertise to energy, renewables and utilities organisations across the UK and Europe, with the added benefit of the broader VIQU Group’s resources and knowledge base to service its clients and candidates.
VIQU Energy’s contractor and temporary staffing solutions has grown exponentially since joining the VIQU Group, mainly within the UK green and renewables sectors. This highlights the VIQU Group’s ability to share best practice for the benefit of all stakeholders across all recruitment businesses within the group.
Ahead of the business’s rebrand, internal changes occurred to bolster these efforts, such as 3 promotions, which included Joseph Hewitt, a long-standing manager being promoted to Director and a shareholder within the business. Such changes, coupled with the opportunities to capitalise and cross-sell each other’s tailored services, has led to projected growth for both Birmingham companies in 2025.
Matt Collingwood, Managing Director - VIQU Energy and VIQU IT, said: “We’re very fortunate that both Birmingham businesses, VIQU Energy and VIQU IT, share similar values, meaning the transition period and alignment between our two teams of aspirational, dynamic people has already produced some fantastic results. It’s fantastic having VIQU Energy based within our Edgbaston Village office, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the VIQU Energy team performs and grows under their new name, with opportunities across our broad group of businesses.”
Joseph Hewitt, Director – VIQU Energy, said: “It’s been an exciting 9 months since the business integrated with the VIQU Group, and this rebrand has been a welcome change to align with the direction of the business and our clients’ needs. We’re the same team committed to delivering an extensive service, but with the benefit of the wider VIQU network behind us to give our clients access to greater resources and market reach.”
