Global regions
Europe and Middle East, North America and APAC — local market insight with cross-border reach.
Critical-build delivery
Talent for mission-critical data center programmes when pace and precision matter.
Contract & permanent
Interim specialists and permanent appointments from technical roles through to leadership.
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A specialist recruitment partner for data centers, power and cooling, connecting critical infrastructure teams with permanent and contract talent worldwide.
Specialist talent consultancy
Since 2017, our mission is to be the leading search consultancy within the Data Center sector. Our contemporary approach combines traditional training with the latest tools and technologies. We work with clients globally to place technical talent in permanent or contract roles, ranging from subject-matter experts to board-level positions.
Specialist recruitment across data centers
Clear sources and places high-calibre engineering professionals across data centers. The service covers the full lifecycle of a project, from design and build through to commissioning, on both permanent and contract terms. The consultancy's depth in these sectors means candidates are assessed against the specific technical requirements of each role, and clients receive only individuals who are a genuine match for the position and the business.
Technical knowledge that makes a material difference
The data center, power, and cooling sectors are technically demanding. A recruiter without direct sector knowledge cannot reliably assess whether a candidate has the right experience for a role, and that gap costs clients time and money. Clear was built specifically to address that. The business invests in the ongoing technical development of its consultants so that every conversation, on both sides of the process, is grounded in a genuine understanding of the industry.
Founded in 2017, Clear exists to connect the people building critical infrastructure with the companies that need them most. From hyperscale campuses to edge deployments, we work exclusively in the data center sector so we understand the roles, the timelines, and what good talent actually looks like.
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Our founding market, run from our London headquarters. We place engineers, project managers, and executives across the UK, Nordics, DACH, Benelux, France, and Iberia on major data center programmes.
Launching in 2022, we have grown into a specialist consulting team. We cover data center, AI infrastructure, and power generation roles across the US, placing talent at neo clouds, contractors, and AI startups.
From our Dubai office we serve the GCC region and wider Middle East, with dedicated coverage across Asia Pacific. We support the fast-growing data center markets in the UAE, Singapore, Australia, and beyond.
We recruit the technical specialists who plan, design, build, and commission mission-critical data centers across Europe, the US, APAC, and the Middle East.
Sourcing the project managers, construction managers and programme directors who deliver data center facilities on time and to specification.
Explore this expertisePlacing the engineers who design, specify and prove mission-critical systems from concept through to live handover.
Explore this expertiseSourcing BMS engineers, DCIM specialists and controls professionals who make critical infrastructure smarter and more efficient.
Explore this expertiseRecruiting the development professionals who acquire land, secure power and obtain consent for the next generation of data center campuses.
Explore this expertisePlacing the critical environment technicians, shift leads and operations managers who maintain uptime in live data center environments.
Explore this expertiseRecruiting specialists across electrical and thermal critical systems, from UPS and switchgear through to cooling infrastructure and commissioning.
Explore this expertiseConnecting technically credible commercial professionals with OEMs, operators and contractors who need them to drive revenue growth.
Explore this expertiseWe place engineering talent across permanent, contract, and executive mandates — for the data centers that keep the world online.
Browse live vacancies across project delivery, commissioning, controls, and leadership. Each role connects you to programmes shaping hyperscale and colocation builds across the UK, EMEA, and North America.
CSA Project Manager Helsinki, Finland This client is a dedicated data center delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in D…
View roleProject Manager – Mission Critical Competitive Salary + Equity I am working with a rapidly growing developer and operator of large-scale AI data center infrastructure that is seeking an experienced Pr…
View roleAV Design Engineer 3 – Tysons, VA About the Role We are seeking an experienced AV Design Engineer 3 to join a growing engineering team delivering sophisticated audiovisual solutions across complex, mi…
View roleAV Programming / Commissioning Engineer 3 Location: Tysons, VA Travel: Up to 50%, including international travel Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance We’re looki…
View roleUp to 40% Uncapped Monthly Commission + Flexible working hours + Progression + Holiday Incentives Clear Recruitment are a global Data Center talent consultancy, with presence in hypergrowth markets ac…
View roleUp to 40% Uncapped Monthly Commission + Flexible working hours + Progression + Holiday Incentives Clear Recruitment are a global Data Center talent consultancy, with presence in hypergrowth markets ac…
View roleOur reputation is built on relationships. See what partners across the data center industry say about working with Clear.
Head of Site Services EMEA | Anord Mardix
Matthew Johnson
I partner with Max for all our engineering recruitment. His service is second to none and always delivers within a couple of weeks from the first call.
Visit WebsiteDatacenter Manager | VIRTUS Data Centers
Ben Kay
I have and do use James for my recruitment needs. He is professional throughout and will go the extra mile to get the right candidate in place.
Visit WebsiteDesign Director | Equinix
Wayne Aston
Tom was one of the only recruitment specialists I dealt with that took the time to meet me in person and understand what I was looking for. A very professional service from a personable recruitment company.
UK Service Manager | SEW Eurodrive
Karl Rigg
Clear Engineering Recruitment have placed a couple of quality engineers with us recently, they take time to understand our needs and make sure the right people are put forward.
Divisional Director | Hurley Palmer Flatt
Grant Penfold
Having known Tom for many years, he has always acted diligently and professionally in all aspects of recruitment. I have no hesitation in recommending him as the go-to person.
Visit WebsiteVP of Operations | DataCore Infrastructure
Sarah Williams
Clear Recruitment has been instrumental in helping us build our data center team. Their understanding of the industry and ability to find top talent quickly has made them our go-to recruitment partner.
Visit WebsiteDirector of Engineering | Nexus Power Solutions
James Mitchell
The team at Clear truly understands the nuances of recruiting for critical infrastructure roles. They consistently deliver high-caliber candidates who fit both the technical requirements and company culture.
Visit WebsiteHR Director | GreenGrid Energy
Emma Thompson
Working with Clear has transformed our hiring process. Their expertise in the energy sector means we spend less time searching and more time building our team with the right people.
Visit WebsiteData center programmes are scaling fast. We are right there with them. Our teams in the UK, US and Dubai give us feet on the ground in the major hubs.
United Kingdom
Our UK headquarters, supporting clients across Europe.
Data center recruitment in the UK
United States
Covering North American data center markets.
Data center recruitment in the US
United Arab Emirates
Supporting the growing APAC & Middle East mission critical ecosystem.
DMCC Business Centre, Level No 11, Uptown Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
info@clear-er.comEvery UK firm surveyed reports MEP shortages. I look at what the 2026 data center skills shortage means for hiring, pay and how operators close the gap.
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Read Full ArticleEverything you need to know about working with Clear — whether you're a client looking to hire specialist engineering talent or a candidate exploring your next move in data center.
Clear specialises exclusively in data center talent. Our core sectors are data centers, power systems, cooling, clean energy, and executive search. Within those areas we recruit across design, build, commissioning, controls, and operations — from graduate engineer through to C-Suite — on both permanent and contract bases across EMEA, North America, and APAC.
We operate globally from offices in London, New York, and Dubai. Our consultants support mandates across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Whether you need a local hire or a relocation candidate, our international network and regional presence means we can source credible talent wherever your programme is based.
Yes. Clear recruits across permanent employment, fixed-term contracts, and freelance assignments. Our dedicated freelance and contract desk specialises in fast-turnaround resourcing for active programmes — including Commissioning Engineers, Project Managers, Electrical QA/QC Leads, and Site Managers on rolling terms across Europe and beyond.
Timelines vary by seniority, discipline, and geography. For most mid-level engineering roles our clients receive a quality shortlist within one to two weeks of briefing. Senior and executive searches typically close within four to eight weeks. Our retained model provides a predictable, milestone-driven process so you always know where the search stands.
Our difference is genuine sector depth. Every consultant at Clear focuses exclusively on data center hiring — they speak the language of the industry, understand the technical nuances of MEP delivery, and know what credible talent looks like at every level. This translates to better candidate quality, faster time-to-hire, and a more accurate representation of your employer brand in a competitive talent market.
Clear Recruitment works from London, New York and Dubai, supporting clients across the UK, US and UAE with recruitment services for mission-critical engineering environments. Our consultants specialise exclusively in data centers, power, and cooling, giving clients access to informed market insight and a network developed through years of sector focus.
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