Global recruitment delivery

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior roles across the global design and construction team, including, but not limited to, data centre design, cost/commercial management, construction project management, and commissioning.
• Conduct credible, insight-led conversations and assess candidates against technical capability, leadership requirements, commercial impact, and organisational fit.
• Manage multiple senior-level searches across different countries, markets, and time zones.

Talent intelligence and strategy

• Deliver market analysis, talent mapping, and competitor benchmarking.
• Advise on talent availability across key global markets.
• Provide recommendations on location strategy, workforce planning, and sourcing approaches.
• Use data to inform hiring and organisational growth decisions.

Candidate and hiring manager experience

• Deliver a high-touch experience for senior candidates and hiring leaders.
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and employer brand.
• Maintain proactive communication and stakeholder alignment throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, and efficient.

Operational delivery and governance

• Manage requisitions with pace, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide visibility of pipeline health, market risks, and hiring progress.
• Support offer strategy, negotiation, and successful hiring outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes and talent programmes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in Talent Acquisition, Executive Search, or Strategic Recruiting within global engineering, construction, infrastructure, data centre, or project delivery organisations.
• Proven track record recruiting senior-level talent across Design, Construction, Commercial/Cost Management, and Capital Project Delivery functions.
• Strong understanding of global talent markets and the ability to develop proactive sourcing strategies for niche and highly competitive skill sets.
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders, providing market intelligence, workforce insights, and strategic hiring recommendations.
• Experience engaging and securing passive talent through research, networking, and relationship-led recruitment approaches.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, manage complex searches, and deliver exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences.
• Experience within the data centre, mission-critical infrastructure, engineering, construction, real estate, or major capital projects sector is highly desirable.
• Relevant experience in adjacent sectors such as advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, energy, utilities, major infrastructure, or complex commercial construction is also considered.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to influence the leadership capability behind some of the world’s most complex and important digital infrastructure projects. You will work with senior global stakeholders, engage with exceptional talent, and shape workforce strategies across rapidly evolving design, construction, and commercial markets. The role offers the opportunity to combine international executive recruitment, talent intelligence, and strategic business advisory in an environment where talent decisions have a direct impact on growth and project delivery.

We welcome applicants who can bring different experiences, perspectives, and ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive hiring process in which every candidate is treated fairly, respectfully, and consistently.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.