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Data Center Staffing

Facilitating Data Center Builds

In the last several years, the Data Center market has increased in size at an unprecedented rate, and this growth is expected to continue and reach $81.2bn by 2030. The digitization of not just consumer products such as smart devices, smart clothing, but corporate operations is driving usage and thus increasing demand for data centers in the US, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and across the rest of the globe. This positive long-term growth led to the creation of ‘Hyperscalers’ – the large cloud services provides that can provide computing and storage on a vast scale. Of course not all organisations are, or require the services of, hyperscalers, and thus most small-medium sized enterprises will utilize the services of a co-location data center. As experts in data center staffing, we're here to help at every stage of the build process.

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Enabling growth for Data Centers

Whether our organisation is hyperscaler or a co-location data center, through in-depth yet straight forward data center recruitment, we can help build a market-leading team in one location or across the globe.

Our experiences are truly diverse. From assisting Hyperscalers to recruit at the executive/c-suite level, to recruiting at all levels for co-location data centers. Our team of data center recruiters can help irrespective of what stage your data center project is in. From Real Estate, Design & Build, Engineering, HSE, Procurement, through to Sales & Marketing and Security, we have experience across all levels, across the globe.


What makes us unique?

You can expect expert data center staffing solutions from us as we have vast international network of professionals. What sets us apart is our close-knit relationship with our network. We keep in regular contact with our clients and candidates to understand that latest insights into this rapidly growing market (sign up to our weekly data center newsletter). It’s because of this network that we have the experience in recruiting for data center builds in America, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa. If you would like to speak with our data center  recruiters and leverage from one of the leading data center staffing companies, contact us directly. 

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Recruiting at every stage of the process

Data Center phases and roles we recruit

We can recruit at every phase of the data center life cycle. From building to maintenance and expansion (or even decommissioning), we have expert recruitment consultants who provide advice and guidance on your recruitment strategy. As one of the leading specialist data center and operations recruitment agencies, we recruit all job titles at all levels, whether your organisation is recruiting into its data center procurement team or hiring a data center network engineer. Read more below.

Phase One - Assessment & Site Selection

AIM: Identify the optimal location for the data center.

Key considerations in this phase:

  • Proximity to power sources (renewable energy, reliable electricity grid).
  • Climate (for free cooling options).
  • Accessibility and security.
  • Regulatory and zoning requirements.

Data centre jobs in phase 1

  • Site Selection & Acquisition manager
  • Real Estate Specialist
  • Environmental Analyst
  • Power and Energy Consultant
  • Cooling and HVAC Specialist
  • Pre-construction Director

Phase Two - Planning & Design

AIM: Define the technical and operational specifications.

Key elements in this phase:

  • Energy efficiency goals (Power Usage Effectiveness, or PUE targets).
  • Design type (greenfield vs. brownfield/retrofit).
  • Power capacity and redundancy levels.
  • Phased construction vs. full build-out.
  • IT load and rack requirements.
  • Compliance with standards (e.g., LEED certification, Uptime Institute’s Tier classifications).

Data centre jobs in phase 2

  • Project Manager
  • Architect
  • Mechanical Engineer 
  • Electrical Engineer 
  • Network Architect
  • Security Consultant
  • Energy Efficiency Consultant
  • Structural Engineer

Phase Three - Engineering & Detailed Design

AIM: Translate planning into actionable blueprints and technical specifications.

Key tasks in this phase:

  • Engineering of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems.
  • IT infrastructure layout, including racks, networking, and cabling.
  • Design of security systems (both physical and cyber).
  • Finalizing environmental controls and fire protection systems.

Data centre jobs in phase 3

  • Lead Architect
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Structural Design Engineer
  • Network Design Engineer
  • Security Systems Designer
  • BIM Specialist
  • Fire Protection Engineer
  • HVAC Design Engineer
  • Data Center Design Consultant
  • LEED Specialist (for sustainability certifications)
  • IT Systems Designer
  • Telecom Systems Engineer

Phase Four - Construction & Commissioning

AIM: Build the physical infrastructure and ensure it meets design and operational specifications.

Key tasks in this phase:

  • Civil construction: Foundation, building shell, and structural work.
  • Installation of power systems (UPS, generators), cooling units, and IT equipment.
  • Network cabling and connectivity setup.
  • Commissioning: Testing the equipment to ensure it performs as designed, including power, cooling, and failover systems.
  • Addressing regulatory approvals and compliance during this stage.

Data centre jobs in phase 4

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Site Supervisor
  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer (Construction)
  • Mechanical Engineer (Construction)
  • General Contractor
  • Subcontractor (Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, etc.)
  • Facility Manager

Phase Five - Operations & Maintenance

AIM: Launch the data center into operation and manage it for ongoing performance.

Key activities in this phase:

  • Moving in customers or workloads into the data center.
  • Monitoring power usage, cooling efficiency, and overall performance.
  • Regular maintenance schedules for equipment (generators, HVAC, etc.).
  • Implementing upgrades and optimizing for energy efficiency.
  • Managing security protocols and ensuring data privacy compliance.

Data centre jobs in phase 5

  • Data Center Operations Manager
  • Facility Manager
  • Data Center Technician
  • Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician
  • Systems Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Phase Six - Expansion or Decommissioning

AIM: Translate planning into actionable blueprints and technical specifications.

Key tasks in this phase:

  • Engineering of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems.
  • IT infrastructure layout, including racks, networking, and cabling.
  • Design of security systems (both physical and cyber).
  • Finalizing environmental controls and fire protection systems.

Data centre jobs in phase 6

For Expansion:

  • Expansion Project Manager
  • Data Center Operations Manager
  • Site Planner
  • Construction Manager
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Systems Integrator
  • Facilities Coordinator
  • Security Consultant


For Decommissioning:

  • Decommissioning Project Manager
  • Site Supervisor
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Asset Recovery Specialist
  • IT Asset Disposal Specialist
  • Health and Safety Officer

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