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Data Centre Recruitment Agency

Data Centre Recruitment Agency

Data Centre Recruitment

In a world of increased digital consumption, the need for data storage to support personal and business applications are at an unprecedented level. With continuous advancements in technology, in particular AI, these requirements will only grow. 

Now more than ever, organisations need data centre recruitment agencies to source professionals who have the ability and desire to drive technology advancements, fuel growth and ultimately impact the bottom line.

This is where partnering with a data centre agency like us can help your organisation. We have a vast network of data centre professionals based across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Whether your data centre recruitment needs are in Ireland, the UK, the US, the Middle East or Asia, our data centre recruitment specialists partner with data centre HR, procurement teams and hiring managers to bolster their teams. 

We have recruited for many of the industry market leaders and in the process developed amazing candidate networks across all stages of the product and project lifecycle from development, design and build to operations for most levels up to C-Suite.

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Why Choose Us

  • Data centre recruitment agency with experts located in North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia
  • Recruit for all sizes of data centre, from co-locators to hyper scalers
  • Our network of data centre candidates and clients is continuously growing due to rapid market expansion 
  • We recruit at all phases of the data centre build; 
      • Assessment & site selection
      • Planning & design
      • Engineering & detailed design
      • Construction & Commissioning
      • Operations & Maintenance 
      • Expansion or decommissioning
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Recruiting at every stage of the process

Data Centre phases and roles we recruit

We can recruit at every phase of the data centre 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 centre and operations recruitment agencies, we recruit all job titles at all levels, whether your organisation is recruiting into its data centre procurement team or hiring a data centre network engineer. Read more below.

Phase One - Assessment & Site Selection

AIM: Identify the optimal location for the data centre.

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

Already know the data centre jobs you want to recruit? We're ready to partner with you. Either contact a team member below relevant to you region, or send us an enquiry. 

Contact our recruitment experts

Our data centre recruitment regional leads

Christopher Lamb | APAC

Specialist in data centre executive search to achieve organisational growth

Deepa Shahani | Asia

Experienced data centre recruiter in Hong Kong, Singapore and across Asia

Michael Aspinall | UK & EMEA

Over 10 years' recruitment experience within the data centre and technology markets

Luz Nunez First Point Group Mexico

Luz Nunez | LATAM

Experienced LATAM data centre and technology recruiter

Our Global Offices

For further details and contact information about each of our 11 global offices, select from the list below.

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Contract Recruitment

Whatever the need for contract recruitment be it employees taking a leave of absence or assisting with short-term workload increases, our two decades’ experience in recruiting contractors means we are experts in meeting your short and long-term needs.

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Permanent Recruitment

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Executive Search

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Market mapping

Our market mapping service identifies and sources the right talent in real time for you. Our clients find our research  invaluable. You’ll gain insights into competitor trends and team structures which can help you build sustainable strategies for your business...

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RPO & Remote working

By outsourcing your recruitment processes to us, you can feel confident in our two decades of recruitment experience, we will understand your goals, identify the right talent, and reduce the time to hire.  

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Scope Of Work (SOW)

Utilizing our vast network of skilled technical candidates we have delivered hundreds of service-based projects for our clients. In our experience, utilizing SOW is of huge benefit to organisation that work on a project-basis.

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Case Study: Data Centre International Expansion

Read about how we partnered with a global data center (DC) solutions provider, who were rapidly growing their international presence across the Asian continent. Despite the clear desire to grow the business, our client faced significant recruitment challenges namely that they needed highly specialized talent to drive their projects forward, particularly in a market as niche and competitive as the one they were entering.

Read how we helped our client grow internationally

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Whether your organisations is currently hiring or in planning stages our team of Data Centre recruitment experts are here to help. Send us details about the roles you are recruiting for and our team of global Data Centre recruitment consultants will help identify the right talent for your team.

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