Clear Recruitment

Permanent Placement

Permanent hires carry real weight. Get it right and you build momentum; get it wrong and you lose months. Clear specialises in placing white-collar engineers and technical specialists across data centres, power and energy, and cooling infrastructure in EMEA, North America and APAC. We work with a focused network built over nearly a decade in the sector, so the people we put in front of you are genuinely relevant, not just available.

Case Studies

Design & Build
Design & Build

160+ placements for industry leaders

Discover how we support the world's most critical infrastructure through specialist recruitment for data center operators and contractors. With over 160 combined placements for partners including NTT, VIRTUS, Winthrop and Dornan, we deliver high-calibre talent across construction, design and technical operations.

NTTVIRTUSWinthropDornan
Power & Cooling
Power & Cooling

83+ placements across specialist OEMs

Explore our proven track record in the power and cooling infrastructure sectors, featuring 62 placements for Anord Mardix and 21 placements for Airedale. We specialise in sourcing expert talent for critical roles including electrical, service and commissioning engineers.

Anord MardixAiredale

The Packages We Offer

We offer retained search and recruitment process outsourcing to support both targeted critical hires and large-scale delivery programmes. Each model is structured to reduce risk, improve visibility and deliver technically aligned talent.

Ideal for senior, specialist or critical roles

Retained Search

Retained search is designed for roles where accuracy, discretion and depth of search are essential. This model provides a structured, end-to-end recruitment process supported by targeted headhunting, market mapping and proactive candidate engagement.

  • A staged fee structure aligned to delivery milestones
  • Targeted headhunting of passive and inactive candidates
  • Access to hard-to-reach talent through direct outreach and industry networks
  • Sophisticated search marketing and employer representation
  • A fully managed, end-to-end recruitment process
Ideal for scale, pace and consistency

Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Our RPO model supports clients managing multiple hires, accelerated expansion or ongoing recruitment demand. It provides a dedicated Clear team embedded into your hiring process, delivering predictable outcomes, transparency and consistent candidate quality.

  • A dedicated team of sector specialists
  • End-to-end outsourced recruitment delivery
  • Bespoke screening and assessment templates
  • Accelerated hiring through proactive sourcing and pipeline development
  • Predictable monthly invoicing and clear cost forecasting

Included with every engagement

What You Can Expect Across Both Packages

All applicants vetted and technically screened
A dedicated three-person delivery team
A single, streamlined point of contact
Shortlists delivered within agreed timelines
Pre-defined candidate pre-screening
Interview feedback provided within 24 hours

Live Permanent Roles

Open permanent positions across our network of data centre and energy infrastructure clients.

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Downers Grove, ILabout 7 hours ago
Power & CoolingPermanent Placement

Electrical Engineer Downers Grove, IL Up to $130k DOE Bonus ESOP Benefits I'm working exclusively with a fast-growing, well-established design/build firm in the Chicago suburbs who are looking for an…

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London Area, United Kingdom3 days ago
Design & CommissioningAutomation & ControlsPermanent Placement

BMS Commissioning Engineer Are you an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer ready for your next challenge? Join a fast-growing building automation team delivering high-profile projects across data ce…

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Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany3 days ago
Permanent Placement

SCADA / Ignition Engineer Location: Germany (Remote-based with European travel) Salary: Up to €100,000 + 10% Bonus Benefits: Private Accommodation + Travel Covered Overview We are seeking a skilled SC…

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Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area3 days ago
Automation & ControlsPermanent Placement

Allen Bradley PLC Engineer Location: Germany (Remote-based with European travel) Salary: Up to €100,000 + 10% Bonus Benefits: Private Accommodation + Travel Covered Overview We are seeking an experien…

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Hamina, Kymenlaakso, Finland4 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementPower & CoolingPermanent Placement

Your Responsibilities will include: Reporting to the Project Manager on project progress, risks, and issues. Analyse supplier information for alignment with design specifications. Review and understan…

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England, United Kingdom4 days ago
CommercialPermanent Placement

Data 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…

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WhatOurClientsSay

Engineering leads and HR directors return to us because we understand the technical detail and always deliver a quality shortlist — whether the deadline is tomorrow or three months away.

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.

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Datacenter 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.

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Design 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.

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VP 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.

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Director 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.

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HR 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.

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Specialist 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.