Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant – Data Centres (Europe)

Senior or Principal Recruitment Consultant – Data Centres (Europe)

Manchester, United Kingdom | Hybrid | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship 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, 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, we're building a dedicated Data Centre recruitment vertical within our Europe Energy business, creating a specialist team focused on one of the world's 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, we'd love to hear from ambitious recruiters looking to specialise in this exciting market.

What You’ll 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 Fircroft's 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 Europe's 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 We’re Looking For

Recruitment Experience

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

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.

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 world's 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 world's most exciting and rapidly expanding sectors.

If you're looking to build something special while accelerating your own career, we'd love to hear from you.

NES Fircroft – Empowering the people who power the future.

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