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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.

Clear.Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Areaabout 19 hours ago
Contract & Freelance

CSA Lead – Data Centre Project Position: CSA Lead Location: Germany Sector: Data Centres Start Date: ASAP Contract: 6 months+ Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate all CSA activities on site. Manag…

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Clear.Gävle kommun, Gävleborg County, Swedenabout 19 hours ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical Commissioning Engineer Gavle, Sweden Up to €100,000 + Package A large reputable company contractor is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer on a project in Gavle, working alongside o…

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Clear.Paris, Île-de-France, France1 day ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

Technical PMO Lead – Data Centre Development Location: Paris, France (remote working with some travel required) Salary: Competitive salary + Package Our client is a rapidly expanding international dev…

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Clear.Oslo, Norway1 day ago
Contract & Freelance

Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor Location: Norway Salary: Up to €95k + Rotation Package Our client is a leading international engineering contractor delivering hyperscale data centre projects across Europ…

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Clear.Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany1 day ago
Permanent Placement

CSA Engineer – Data Centre Project We are currently seeking an experienced CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) Engineer to join a major Data Centre project in Germany. Key Responsibilities: Overse…

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Clear.County Dublin, Ireland2 days ago
Permanent Placement

Regional Quality Lead Ireland Based €140k + Package We are working on behalf of a Tier 1 data centre contractor with live projects across multiple European countries. You'll be the senior QC voice acr…

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Clear.Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland3 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

Regional Planning Manager Location: Dublin Salary: Up to €120k + package Our client is one of Europe's leading engineering contractors, delivering complex mechanical, electrical and instrumentation pr…

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Clear.Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland4 days ago
Automation & ControlsPermanent Placement

Junior BMS Engineer Are you a technically minded graduate, junior engineer or electrician ready to kickstart your career in Building Management Systems (BMS)? An exciting opportunity has opened up for…

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Clear.Spain5 days ago
CommercialPermanent Placement

Technical Sales Manager – HVAC & Cooling Spain €70,000 - €85,000 Bas ic + 15% - 30% bonus + Benefits + Packa ge Clear is partnered with a global OEM that is recruiting for an experienced Technical Sal…

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Clear.Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

As an Electrical QAQC Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our project delivery. You will be responsible for maintenance of the Electrical Quality Management System and lead the quality ethos on p…

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Clear.Vaasa sub-region, Ostrobothnia, Finland7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementAutomation & ControlsPermanent Placement

BMS Package Manager Vaasa, Finland Up to €85,000 DOE + Flights + Accommodation + Tax-Free Allowance We're looking for an experienced BMS Package Manager to join a major hyperscale data centre project…

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Clear.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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Clear.Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany8 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingContract & Freelance

Senior MEP Project Manager Role Purpose The Senior MEP Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of mechanical and electrical packages on large-scale projects. The role overse…

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Clear.County Dublin, Ireland9 days ago
Design & CommissioningPermanent Placement

Global Commissioning Manager Europe-Based (Global Travel) €160,000 + Package The Role: Senior commissioning position with a major data centre contractor, sitting at global level. This isn't a project…

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Clear.Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium9 days ago
Design & CommissioningPermanent Placement

BMS Electrician Location: Antwerp Salary: €3,000 - €4,500 gross/month + benefits + company vehicle Are you an experienced electrician with a passion for technical installations within HVAC and industr…

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Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain17 days ago
Design & CommissioningAutomation & ControlsContract & Freelance

🔧 BMS Technician / Commissioning Engineer – Data Centre Project (Madrid) We are currently seeking an experienced BMS Technician / Commissioning Engineer for a short-term data centre project based in…

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Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany17 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical Site Supervisor – Data Centre Project We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to join a major Data Centre project in Germany. Key Responsibilities Supervis…

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Hesse, Germany18 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPermanent Placement

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior QEHS Lead for a Data Centre project in Berlin, Germany . This is a high authority role combining Quality , Environment , Health , and Safety leadership. Th…

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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland18 days ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer Up to €85k + €13K/year + Flights + Sole Accommodation + Travel We’re partnering with a global engineering leader involved in some of Europe’s most advanced data centr…

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Copenhagen Metropolitan Area18 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementAutomation & ControlsPermanent Placement

BMS Project Manager Copenhagen About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organised BMS Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of Building Management System (BMS) and Building Au…

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Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland18 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

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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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland18 days ago
Design & CommissioningPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical Commissioning Engineer Up to €85'000 + €13'000NET/year + Flights + Sole Accommodation + Travel We’re partnering with a global engineering leader involved in some of Europe’s most advanced d…

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County Dublin, Ireland18 days ago
Permanent Placement

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor Location: Dublin / Kildare, Ireland (Travel to Germany as required) Salary: Up to €90k + package This established international engineering contractor has built a strong r…

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Berlin, Germany18 days ago
Technical OperationsCommercialPermanent Placement

Commercial Manager Location: Germany Salary: Up to €120k + package This established international engineering contractor is recognised for delivering complex mechanical, electrical, and engineering so…

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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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