Specialisms
Data Center Project & Construction Management
Delivering a data center or critical infrastructure project on time, on budget and to specification is one of the most complex challenges in construction. Clear places the project managers, construction managers and programme directors who make it happen — professionals who understand both the technical environment and the delivery pressures that define this sector. We work with principal contractors, specialist subcontractors, owner-operators and project management consultancies across EMEA, North America and APAC.
Jobs We Recruit For
We recruit across specialist disciplines and leadership levels, placing professionals who can perform in demanding technical environments.
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Specialists across various verticals
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Accelerate growth through quick delivery
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End-to-end outsourced talent service
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Bespoke screening templates
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Why mission-critical project hiring is different
Not every experienced construction manager has delivered a critical environment, and the gap matters. A data center build combines conventional construction pressure with technical requirements, commissioning interfaces and an uptime mindset that ordinary commercial projects never demand.
Newly awarded programmes add a further pressure: the need to scale a delivery team quickly without lowering the bar. Get the project leadership wrong and the consequences compound through every later stage of the build, which is why clients want a recruiter who screens for genuine mission-critical delivery experience rather than construction tenure alone.
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How Clear approaches project and construction recruitment
Clear's consultants screen specifically for project professionals who understand both the technical environment and the delivery pressures unique to data centers. Clients are not sent generalist construction profiles dressed up for a critical-infrastructure role; they receive candidates who have genuinely delivered in this setting.
We support team builds for newly awarded hyperscale and construction programmes, scaling project and construction hiring at the pace a build demands. We can resource a single appointment or a full delivery team across permanent and contract requirements, and adjust as the programme moves through its stages. Principal contractors and owner-operators trust us to find professionals who understand both the construction process and the critical nature of what they are building.
Live Project & Construction Management Roles
Open positions across our active data center and critical-infrastructure programmes.
Atlanta, GA3 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementDesign & CommissioningPermanent Placement
Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Data Center Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities across large-scale data centre projects. This role is responsible for planning, executin…
View roleLondon Area, United Kingdom5 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement
Electrical Project Manager | Data Center Construction | London This leading contractor are seeking an ambitious and forward thinking Electrical Project Manager on a large-scale Data Centre project to…
View roleVaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland5 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement
I am currently working with a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma,…
View roleZaragoza, Aragon, Spain5 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement
Project Manager – Mechanical Company Overview We are a rapidly growing organization specializing in the development and operation of mission-critical infrastructure facilities. As we continue to expan…
View roleAustin, TX6 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementTechnical OperationsPermanent Placement
Data Centre Project Manager Location: Austin, TX Workplace Type: On-site Employment Type: Full-Time About the Opportunity Our client, a rapidly growing AI infrastructure company, is seeking an experie…
View roleDallas, TX6 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement
About the Opportunity Our client, a leading electrical contractor specializing in mission critical infrastructure, is seeking experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to support the de…
View roleFrequently Asked Questions
Clear recruits project and construction talent from a network built over nearly a decade in the sector. Our consultants screen for managers who understand both the technical environment and the delivery pressures of data center construction, so clients are not sent generalist construction profiles.
Yes. Clear supports team builds for newly awarded hyperscale and construction programmes, scaling project and construction hiring at the pace a build demands. We can resource a single appointment or a full delivery team across permanent and contract requirements.
Clear recruits project managers, construction managers, programme directors and site managers. Coverage runs from shell and core through fit-out and commissioning, across hyperscale and colocation builds, from site level through to programme leadership.
Clear works with principal contractors, specialist subcontractors, owner-operators and project management consultancies, recruiting across EMEA, North America and APAC.
Explore Other Expertise
Clear recruits across every discipline that keeps data centers and critical infrastructure running.
- Design & CommissioningMEP design engineers and commissioning specialists who specify systems and verify performance before handover.
- Automation & ControlsBMS, DCIM and controls professionals who make critical facilities run intelligently.
- Power & CoolingPower and cooling specialists across UPS, switchgear and advanced thermal systems.
- CommercialTechnically credible commercial professionals, from account management through to VP level.
- Site Selection & DevelopmentDevelopment professionals who turn viable sites into construction-ready data centers.
- Technical OperationsCritical environment teams who keep live data centers running around the clock.
Recruitment Solutions
However you need to hire, Clear has a delivery model to match the brief.
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Principal contractors and owner-operators trust us to find project management professionals who understand both the construction process and the critical nature of the environment they are building.
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 WebsiteSpecialist Recruitment for Mission-Critical Projects
Clear works exclusively in data centers, power, and cooling which means we know your roles, your timelines, and your market better than generalists ever could. If you have a hiring challenge, we're ready to help.
