Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant – Data Centres (Europe)

Posted: 13/07/2026

Competitive Salary

Manchester, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant – Data Centres (Europe)

Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission

Manchester, Hybrid on-site

Powering the Future: Building Our Data Centre Recruitment Capability

At NES Fircroft, were more than a recruitment business - were a global specialist connecting world-class technical talent with the organisations shaping the future of infrastructure.

As investment in AI, cloud computing and digital infrastructure accelerates, the demand for Data Centres has never been greater. Behind every stream, search and swipe sits critical infrastructure powered by highly skilled technical professionals.

The opportunity is huge - but so is the talent challenge.

To stay ahead of the market, were building a dedicated Data Centre recruitment vertical within our Europe Energy business, creating a specialist team focused on one of the worlds fastest-growing sectors.

This is an opportunity to become part of something from the ground up, helping establish NES Fircroft as a market-leading recruitment partner across the Data Centre project lifecycle - from design and construction through to commissioning, operations and maintenance.

Whether you already recruit within Data Centres, Energy, Engineering, Construction, Renewables, Power or Technology, wed love to hear from ambitious recruiters looking to specialise in this exciting market.

What Youll Be Doing

Develop a Specialist Market

Build and grow your own Data Centre recruitment desk across Europe, developing expertise within one of the fastest-growing infrastructure sectors globally.

Deliver Technical Talent

Identify, engage and place highly skilled engineering and technical professionals across contract recruitment assignments throughout the Data Centre project lifecycle.

Advanced Talent Attraction

Utilise sophisticated sourcing strategies including Boolean searching, headhunting, talent intelligence and detailed market mapping to engage niche technical talent.

Build Long-Term Talent Networks

Develop lasting relationships with candidates and industry professionals, creating high-quality talent pipelines for current and future hiring demand.

Client Partnership Development

Develop trusted relationships with new and existing clients through consultative engagement, regular communication and face-to-face meetings.

Consultative Recruitment

Understand clients technical, commercial and project requirements to deliver tailored recruitment solutions that add long-term value.

Desk & Pipeline Management

Manage multiple live vacancies, candidate pipelines and client relationships within a fast-paced contract recruitment environment.

Market Development

Contribute to the growth of NES Fircrofts dedicated Data Centre capability by identifying new opportunities, sharing market intelligence and supporting strategic business growth.

Why NES Fircroft?

Build Something New

Play a key role in establishing our dedicated Data Centre recruitment capability within an established global business.

Entrepreneurial Desk Ownership

Operate with genuine autonomy whilst benefiting from the support, reputation and infrastructure of a global market leader.

Global Opportunity

Recruit across Europes rapidly expanding Data Centre market while collaborating with colleagues and clients worldwide.

Investment in Growth

Join a business committed to developing specialist markets through innovation, training and long-term strategic investment.

Performance-Led Culture

Enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment that recognises and rewards success.

Flexible Working

Benefit from flexible working arrangements alongside a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.

Global Incentives

Access international incentive trips, awards and events in destinations including Lisbon, Dubai, Houston and New York.

Career Development

Structured progression pathways, tailored mentoring and transparent promotion opportunities.

Competitive Rewards

Competitive basic salary with an uncapped commission structure designed to reward high performance

What Were Looking For

Recruitment Experience

Experience delivering contract or permanent recruitment within technical, engineering, infrastructure or related markets.

Market Curiosity

Previous experience recruiting within Data Centres is advantageous but not essential. Experience across Energy, Engineering, Construction, Renewables, Power or Technology is equally welcome.

Business Development Mindset

Confident developing new client relationships while growing existing accounts through a consultative approach.

Advanced Sourcing Skills

Demonstrated ability to identify and engage specialist talent through proactive search methodologies.

Commercial Awareness

Able to understand client challenges and provide recruitment solutions that support long-term business objectives.

Relationship Builder

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Ambitious & Growth Focused

Motivated to build a specialist market and develop your career within a global recruitment business.

About NES Fircroft

NES Fircroft is a global leader in engineering and technical recruitment, supporting some of the worlds most innovative organisations across Energy, Infrastructure, Life Sciences and Technology.

As markets evolve, so do we. Our investment in Data Centres represents the next chapter in our growth, combining our technical recruitment expertise with one of the worlds most exciting and rapidly expanding sectors.

If youre looking to build something special while accelerating your own career, wed love to hear from you.

NES Fircroft – Empowering the people who power the future.

Jamie Harris Talent Acquisition Manager - UK and Europe