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 centers, 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.
A permanent hire is a multi-year commitment on both sides, and in a data center that commitment sits on top of live uptime, active construction or a commissioning programme with a fixed handover date. The specialists who matter most, from MEP and electrical engineers to commissioning managers, controls and automation leads, project and construction managers and technical operations staff, are in constant demand and rarely on the open market. A generalist agency can fill a seat, but it cannot always tell genuine critical environment experience from a CV that merely reads well, and that gap is where permanent appointments most often fail.
The cost of getting it wrong is measured in months. A weak permanent hire delays procurement, slows a build or introduces risk into a live facility, and then has to be unwound and repeated. That is why more clients now want permanent data center recruitment handled by consultants who understand the technical detail, rather than a contingent agency working from keyword matches.
Clear has spent close to a decade building a focused network across data centers, power and energy, and cooling infrastructure. Our consultants specialise in these disciplines rather than spreading across unrelated markets, so they can hold the technical conversation, screen for real critical environment experience and reach the passive professionals who never respond to an advertised role. Every shortlist arrives with consultant commentary, so hiring managers see the reasoning behind each recommendation rather than a stack of CVs.
We recruit permanent staff across EMEA, North America and APAC, from a single specialist appointment through to a full team build. Because we also run contract and executive search practices, the engagement model follows the brief rather than the other way around, and clients who need ongoing market context can add annual salary benchmarking so permanent offers stay competitive as the build-out continues.
Design & BuildDiscover 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.
Power & CoolingExplore 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.
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.
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.
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.
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View roleTimelines depend on seniority and how niche the role is, but Clear typically delivers a technically screened shortlist within seven to fourteen days of brief. From shortlist to signed offer is generally a further three to six weeks, with the heaviest variable being client interview pace rather than the search itself.
Retained search involves a staged fee aligned to delivery milestones, full market mapping and exclusive engagement. Contingent recruitment is fee on placement with no commitment from the agency to prioritise the search. Clear offers both. Retained is better suited to senior, specialist or critical hires where depth of search matters; contingent suits broader vacancies with active candidate pools.
Every applicant is technically vetted by a consultant who specialises in the discipline, not a generalist sourcer. Screening covers genuine critical infrastructure experience, project track record, right to work, salary expectations and motivation. Shortlists are delivered with consultant commentary so hiring managers see the reasoning behind each recommendation.
Clear benchmarks live offers and recent placements across power, cooling, design, commissioning, automation, technical operations and construction roles. Bands are provided per discipline and seniority at briefing stage, and annual salary benchmarking can be added as a partnership bolt-on for clients who want ongoing market data.
Coverage runs from individual specialist hires through to full team builds: MEP and electrical engineers, commissioning managers, controls and automation specialists, project and construction managers, technical operations leads and senior commercial appointments. Clear recruits across the full lifecycle from design through to live operations.
However you need to hire, Clear has a delivery model to match the brief.
Clear recruits across every discipline that keeps data centers and critical infrastructure running.
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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.
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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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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 WebsiteClear 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.
