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Data Center Jobs in Europe

Live European data center vacancies across the FLAP-D corridor, the Iberian and Nordic build-outs and the Central European secondary hubs.

Live data center jobs in Europe

Live vacancies sourced directly from our team and refreshed every two hours. Filter by discipline, engagement type or search the role title to narrow down the list without leaving the page.

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmarkabout 16 hours ago
Technical OperationsPermanent Placement

CTS Technician Are you an experienced BMS/CTS engineer ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a European market leader in Building Management Systems and smart building technol…

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Vienna, Austriaabout 16 hours ago
Design & CommissioningContract & Freelance

Commissioning (Cx) Engineer – Data Centre Projects (Austria) We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Commissioning (Cx) Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale Data Centre projects a…

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Finsterwalde, Brandenburg, Germanyabout 22 hours ago
Power & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical QC Lead Finsterwalde, Germany Up to €110k + Package A specialist data centre general contractor is hiring an Electrical QC Lead to own electrical quality across live hyperscale builds in Fi…

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Finland2 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Mechanical Package Manager | Data Center Construction | Finland This leading contractor are seeking a Mechanical Package Manager to join their expanding team in Finland, A great opportunity to work fo…

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Finland2 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical Package Manager | Data Center Construction (SIte Based Role) Company Description This leading contractor are seeking an Electrical Package Manager to join their expanding team in Europe, A…

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European Union2 days ago
Design & CommissioningTechnical OperationsPower & CoolingContract & Freelance

Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centre Project 📍 Gävle, Sweden 📅 6-Month Contract ⏱ Immediate Start Available 💰 Competitive All-In Day Rate We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical C…

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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland2 days ago
Permanent Placement

We are seeking an experienced Integration Manager to join our team on a large-scale data centre project in Finland . The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and in…

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European Union2 days ago
Design & CommissioningTechnical OperationsPower & CoolingContract & Freelance

Electrical Commissioning Lead – Data Centre Project 📍 Gävle, Sweden 📅 6-Month Contract ⏱ Immediate Start Available 💰 Competitive All-In Day Rate We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical C…

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Amsterdam Area2 days ago
Contract & Freelance

Project Planner Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Salary: Up to €85,000 + Rotation Package This internationally recognised engineering and construction specialist has built a strong reputation deliveri…

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Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany3 days ago
Power & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical QC Lead Germany Up to €110k + Package A specialist data centre general contractor is hiring an Electrical QC Lead to own electrical quality across live hyperscale builds in Germany. Permane…

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingContract & Freelance

Project Lead (HVAC) – Dublin Salary: Up to €65,000 + Benefits We are looking for an experienced HVAC professional to join our team as a Project Lead. This role is ideal for a Senior AC/HVAC Engineer l…

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Oslo, Norway7 days ago
Design & CommissioningContract & Freelance

MEP Commissioning Manager Norway €130k + Package The role: MEP Commissioning Manager working for a leading commissioning agent on a major new data centre project in Norway. You'll own the full commiss…

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Copenhagen Metropolitan Area7 days ago
Automation & ControlsTechnical OperationsContract & Freelance

BMS Project Engineer Copenhagen About the Role We are looking for an experienced and driven BMS Project Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Copenhagen. The successful candidate will be re…

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European Union7 days ago
Power & CoolingContract & Freelance

E&I Lead – 12-Month Contract Location: Germany Duration: 12 Months Schedule: Monday – Friday Hours: 10 hours per day Site Requirement: 100% On-Site (5 Days per Week) We are currently seeking an experi…

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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland7 days ago
Contract & Freelance

Project Planner – Hyperscale Data Centre Location : Finland, Helsinki Salary: Up to €80k + rotation package Job Description A leading international engineering contractor delivering complex mission-cr…

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland7 days ago
Automation & ControlsContract & Freelance

Junior BMS Engineer – Dublin Salary: Up to €50,000 + Benefits We are looking for a Junior BMS Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate engineer or someone wit…

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Vienna, Austria (On-site)7 days ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Data Centre Project 📍 Location: Austria 📅 Start: Immediate / ASAP 💼 Contract Opportunity: 6-12 Months Requirements: Previous Data Centre or Mission Critical proj…

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Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementContract & Freelance

Senior Project Manager - Data Centres Frankfurt - Germany Freelance / Contract ASAP Start Main Responsibilities: Lead the successful delivery of a data centre project from construction through commiss…

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European Union7 days ago
Technical OperationsContract & Freelance

🚨 Hiring Now – Data Centre Commissioning Engineers 🚨 I'm currently looking for 3 experienced Commissioning Engineers to join a major data centre project in Vienna, Austria . 📍 Location: Vienna, Aus…

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Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager - Electrical to lead and deliver electrical engineering packages for mission-critical data center projects. The ideal candidate will hav…

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Oslo, Norway7 days ago
Design & CommissioningExecutive Search

VP of Commissioning Norway based - Covering Europe Salary open for discussion The Role: A Nordic data centre developer is building out its commissioning function from the top — and needs a VP to own i…

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Sines, Setúbal, Portugal7 days ago
Permanent Placement

OFCI Package Manager | Sines, Portugal | DC Construction This leading contractor are seeking a OFCI Package Manager to join a Data Centre construction project based in Portugal. A great opportunity to…

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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland14 days ago
Design & CommissioningExecutive Search

Commissioning Director Nordic Region - To be based in Finland Package Open for Discussion A well-funded global data centre developer is building out its Nordic platform, and needs a Commissioning Dire…

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Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany14 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementContract & Freelance

CSA Construction Manager – Data Centre Project (Germany) Location: Germany (Project Site-Based) Employment Type: Contract 6-12 months rolling About the Role We are seeking an experienced CSA Construct…

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Market in numbers

European data center market snapshot

Headline numbers for the European data center market, drawn from publicly reported capacity and pipeline data. Use them as orientation when comparing geographies.

Operational European IT load
~5.0 GW

Combined commercial IT load across operating European data centers, with FLAP-D representing the largest concentrated share.

Approved pipeline growth
+22% YoY

Year-on-year increase in committed European data center capacity, with the steepest growth in Iberia, the Nordics and Central Europe.

Engineer to director base
€50k to €190k

Indicative permanent base range from mid-level critical facilities engineer through to programme director across FLAP-D and the Nordics.

Active hiring clusters
6 hubs

Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Dublin, Paris, Madrid / Iberia and Stockholm / Nordics anchor the bulk of European hiring volume our desk runs into.

Capacity figures reflect publicly reported FLAP-D and continental IT load. Salary bands are indicative for FLAP-D and Nordic markets; regional variation in Iberia, Italy and Central Europe is meaningful. Speak to a consultant for cluster-specific intelligence.

Data Center Jobs in Europe: frequently asked questions

FLAP-D (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin) still carries the bulk of operational demand, but Iberia (led by Madrid and Aragon) and the Nordics (led by Stockholm) are the fastest-growing clusters by approved pipeline. Central European secondary hubs around Warsaw and Milan are picking up.

Indicative permanent base salaries in FLAP-D and Nordic markets run from around €32k for entry-level roles up to €190k plus for programme directors, with executive compensation sitting on top. Iberia, Italy and Central European markets typically sit lower for the same disciplines. Contract and freelance day rates run separately and can substantially exceed permanent equivalents.

Sponsorship is a client decision and varies by country and role. Most of the hyperscale clients we work with in Europe operate in English internally and will sponsor harder-to-fill engineering and operations roles. Local colocation providers and EPC contractors often expect functional language ability in the country language on top. We are explicit about the language and sponsorship position on every brief.

Freelance and contract engagement models are well established in the German data center market, and many operators and EPC contractors run a mixed permanent and contract delivery model. Engagement structures are typically negotiated up front and our consultants will explain how a specific role is being structured before any offer reaches the candidate.

Clear recruits across the seven disciplines that keep European data centers running: project and construction management, design and commissioning, automation and controls, power and cooling, technical operations, site selection and development, and commercial. Roles range from site engineer up to programme director and VP, on permanent, contract and executive search terms.

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