NES Fircroft
Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant – Data Centres (Europe)
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Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant – Data Centres (Europe)
Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant – Data Centres (Europe)
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Working Model: Hybrid | Permanent Compensation: Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission ⚠️ Note: Visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position
Powering the Future: Building Our Data Centre Recruitment Capability
At NES Fircroft, we’re more than a recruitment business—we’re 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, demand for Data Centres has surged. Behind every technological stream, search, or interaction lies critical infrastructure, powered by highly skilled technical professionals.
The opportunity is vast—but so is the talent challenge.
To dominate this market, we’re establishing a dedicated Data Centre recruitment vertical within our Europe Energy business, building a team of experts focused on one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors.
This role offers a chance to create from the ground up—helping NES Fircroft become the market-leading recruitment partner across the Data Centre lifecycle: from design and construction through to commissioning, operations, and maintenance.
Ideal candidates will already have experience recruiting within: Data Centres, Energy, Engineering, Construction, Renewables, Power, or Technology. If you’re ambitious and eager to specialise in this fast-growing industry, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Core Responsibilities
- Develop a specialist Data Centre recruitment desk across Europe, growing expertise in one of the world’s fastest-growing infrastructure sectors.
- Identify, engage, and place highly skilled engineering and technical professionals across contract roles in the Data Centre project lifecycle.
- Design and implement advanced sourcing strategies, including:
- Boolean searching
- Headhunting
- Talent intelligence
- Market mapping
- Build and maintain long-term talent pipelines through strategic relationships with candidates and industry experts.
- Consultatively engage clients, understanding their technical, commercial, and project requirements to deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
- Manage multiple live vacancies, candidate pipelines, and client relationships in a high-speed contract recruitment environment.
- Contribute to market growth by identifying new opportunities, sharing insights, and supporting strategic business expansion.
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Why Join NES Fircroft?
Your Growth & Sustainability
- Build something special—establish our Data Centre recruitment vertical within a global leader in technical talent.
- Autonomy with support—operate an entrepreneurial desk while leveraging the reputation and infrastructure of a world-class recruitment firm.
- Recruit across Europe’s booming Data Centre market while collaborating globally.
Rewards & Culture
- Performance-driven culture that values and rewards excellence.
- Flexible working and a strong commitment to well-being.
- International incentive trips, awards, and events, including Lisbon, Dubai, Houston, and New York.
- Career progression through structured pathways, tailored mentoring, and transparent promotions.
Compensation
- Competitive salary + uncapped commission, designed to inspire high performance.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Proven recruitment experience in contract or permanent roles within technical, engineering, or infrastructure markets.
- Market curiosity (previous Data Centre experience is helpful but not mandatory); relevant experience in:
- Energy
- Engineering
- Construction
- Renewables
- Power
- Technology
- Business development skills—confident in developing new client relationships while consulting existing accounts.
- Advanced sourcing techniques—able to proactively identify and engage niche technical talent.
- Commercial acumen—understands how recruitment aligns with long-term client business goals.
Critical Qualities
- Relationship builder—excels in communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing at all levels.
- Ambitious & growth-focused—motivated by building a specialist market and advancing within a global firm.
About NES Fircroft
NES Fircroft is a global leader in engineering and technical recruitment, supporting innovative organisations across: ✔ Energy ✔ Infrastructure ✔ Life Sciences ✔ Technology
Our next step is reporting in Data Centres—an expansion aligned with our technical expertise and driven by one of the world’s most exciting and rapidly evolving industries.
If you’re eager to build something extraordinary as you scaler your career, we’d love to hear from you.
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