Live UK data center vacancies, salary benchmarks and the operators hiring across London, Slough, Manchester and the wider corridor.
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.
Commercial Manager Location: Blyth, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £120k + package This leading engineering and construction contractor specialises in delivering complex mission-critical, pharmaceutical…
View roleSenior BMS Service Engineer Are you an experienced BMS professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Senior BMS Service Engineer to join a highly respected building autom…
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 roleTalent Acquisition Consultant Bromley Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission + Additional Benefits The role includes but is not limited to the following: Lead on social media content for all interna…
View rolePrincipal Recruitment Consultant Dubai Competitive Salary + Commission + Health Care + Visa Clear Recruitment is a specialised talent consultancy focused on Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure, ope…
View roleData Centre Controls Engineer £50,000 – £55,000 Basic (Overtime OTE £65K) + Bonus + Car + Training + Technical Progression + Pension + Healthcare London Are you a skilled and open-minded Controls or B…
View roleData Centre Controls Engineer £50,000 – £55,000 Basic (Overtime OTE £65K) + Bonus + Car + Training + Technical Progression + Pension + Healthcare London Are you a skilled and open-minded Controls or B…
View roleSales Director - BMS Data Centre Projects - Europe A rapidly growing building controls and energy management specialist is seeking a Sales Director to drive growth exclusively across the European data…
View roleSales Director - BMS Data Centre Projects - Europe A rapidly growing building controls and energy management specialist is seeking a Sales Director to drive growth exclusively across the European data…
View roleThe project manager is ultimately responsible and accountable for all areas of the project. The are to lead all MEPH installation works from the front and are empowered to make decisions to ensure the…
View roleRegional EHS Advisor Power & Renewables Project - Scotland Contract Role An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Regional EHS Advisor to support major Power & Renewables projects. Thi…
View roleBMS Project Manager - Midlands An established and growing building automation specialist is seeking an experienced BMS Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of BMS and controls projects a…
View roleService Engineer £40,000 - £43,000 Basic + Overtime (£50,000 - £55,000 OTE) + On the Job Training + Technical Progression + Progression + Healthcare + Tablet + Phone + Pension + Vehicle Bristol Work f…
View roleFreelance BMS Commissioning Engineer We are currently looking for an experienced Freelance BMS Commissioning Engineer to support our client with the delivery of major SMART commercial building project…
View roleBMS Software Engineer - Remote Working Are you a skilled BMS Software Engineer looking for your next challenge with the flexibility of remote working? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking…
View roleCSA Supervisor – Data Centre Location: Slough, Berkshire UK Contract: 6+ Months Contract Immediate Start I’m currently looking for an experienced CSA Supervisor to join a major data centre project in…
View roleData Centre Cooling Solutions Manager £90,000 - £100,000 Basic + 15% Bonus + Package United Kingdom Clear is partnered with a global OEM who are recruiting for an experienced Data Centre Cooling Solut…
View roleBMS Integration Engineer We’re working with a specialist engineering company at the forefront of energy monitoring, data acquisition, and smart building integration, delivering cutting-edge solutions…
View roleData Centre Sales Manager £90,000 - £100,000 Basic + 15% Bonus + Package London Clear is partnered with a global OEM who are recruiting for an experienced Data Centre Cooling Business Development Mana…
View roleBusiness Development Manager - BMS Data Centre Projects - Europe A rapidly growing building controls and energy management specialist is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth exclusiv…
View roleFire & Security Project Manager Oxford Hybrid Working The Opportunity A leading engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Project Manager to lead the delivery of enterprise-…
View roleBMS Lead Commissioning Engineer Project-Based Role 4+ Days per Week On Site We are looking for an experienced BEMS Commissioning Engineer with strong knowledge of the Schneider platform to join a fast…
View roleFire & Security Project Manager Oxford Hybrid Working The Opportunity A leading engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Project Manager to lead the delivery of enterprise-…
View roleProject Manager – Building Management Systems (BMS) South West - Hybrid Working Available £60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Car/Allowance Lead Major BMS Projects with a Global Industry Leader With over 100…
View roleThe numbers most candidates and hiring teams ask about, current to 2026. Context for negotiating salaries, building hiring plans and choosing between geographies.
Total commercial IT load across operating UK data centers, with London and Slough representing the largest single share.
Year-on-year increase in committed UK data center capacity, driven primarily by hyperscale availability zones and AI workloads.
Indicative base salary range from mid-level critical facilities engineer through to programme director, before contract rates and executive comp.
London / Slough, Manchester / North West, Newport / South Wales and Edinburgh / Scotland are the four clusters our UK desk currently runs searches into.
Capacity numbers reflect publicly reported UK IT load. Salary ranges are indicative permanent base; contract day rates run separately and are not reflected here. Talk to a consultant for live programme-specific intelligence.
UK permanent base salaries typically run from £26k to £38k for entry-level technician and apprentice roles, £42k to £65k for mid-level engineering and operations roles, £70k to £110k for senior and lead roles, £110k to £160k for programme and director roles, and £160k plus for executive and C-suite hires. London salaries lead the market and tend to sit at the top of each band. Contract and freelance day rates run separately and can substantially exceed permanent equivalents for the same disciplines.
Entry-level operations and technician roles typically require a relevant electrical, mechanical or IT qualification at level 3 or equivalent, often through an industry apprenticeship. Engineering and design roles require an HND, degree or chartership in the relevant discipline. Senior roles weight experience inside live critical environments more heavily than formal qualifications. Specialist credentials such as Uptime Institute ATD, CDCMP, BICSI DCDC or vendor BMS certifications carry meaningful weight in shortlist conversations.
Yes. UK data center demand has outpaced supply for several years and the gap is widening as AI infrastructure roll-out accelerates. The industry offers consistently above-average salary growth, strong career mobility between operator types, and meaningful security from automation given the physical and safety-critical nature of the work. Counter-offers are routine, notice periods are stretching, and certain disciplines have become genuinely scarce.
London and the West London corridor running through Slough, Hayes and Iver carry the heaviest live demand by a meaningful margin. Manchester and the North West are the most active secondary cluster, followed by Newport and South Wales for approved hyperscale pipeline. The Scottish renewables-led cluster around Edinburgh is smaller but growing fastest in percentage terms.
Yes. Our contract and freelance desk mobilises commissioning engineers, project managers, CSA managers, electrical QA and QC leads and site managers on rolling terms across UK programmes. Day rates and durations vary by discipline and programme stage, and our consultants will give you an honest read on the current UK market for any specific role before you commit.
Sponsorship is a client decision and varies by role. A meaningful proportion of UK hyperscale and colocation clients do sponsor for harder-to-fill disciplines, particularly senior commissioning, MEP design and critical operations leadership. We are upfront about each client's sponsorship position on every brief before introducing candidates.
Clear places data center talent across every major commercial cluster globally. Each region below has its own live job board and market snapshot.
Brief us on a single role or a programme team build. We come back with a market view, an honest timeline, and a shortlist worth your time.
