Data centre recruitment

The people
behind your
next project.

Engineers and project leaders for data centres across the UK, Europe and the US.

  • Permanent & contract
  • Data centre projects
MechanicalElectricalProject deliveryCommissioning

Who we place

Data centre specialists.

Recruitment for data centre construction and commissioning.

Mechanical pipework and plant in a data centre

01 / Mechanical

Mechanical specialists.

Engineers and package managers for mechanical installation.

Mechanical EngineersPackage ManagersHVAC & Cooling
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Electrical switchgear and power infrastructure

02 / Electrical

Electrical specialists.

Engineers and managers for power distribution and electrical installation.

Electrical EngineersHV & LVUPS & Generators
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A data centre construction project in progress

03 / Project delivery

Project delivery teams.

Project engineers and managers to oversee construction.

Project EngineersProject ManagersConstruction Managers
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Testing and monitoring equipment for commissioning

04 / Commissioning

Commissioning specialists.

Engineers and managers for controls, testing, validation and handover.

Commissioning ManagersControls & BMSTesting & Handover
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Project stages

From planning to handover.

Each stage shows the types of roles we recruit for. View current vacancies →

Before the work starts

Plan the package.

Engineers and package leads for scope, design coordination and delivery planning.

Plan a hire
Typical roles
  • Project Engineers
  • Lead Engineers
  • Package Managers
Brief details

Package scope, design responsibility, programme and team structure.

During installation

Deliver on site.

Mechanical, electrical and project professionals for installation and construction.

Discuss a site role
Typical roles
  • Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
  • Package Managers
  • Construction Managers
Brief details

Installation stage, team size, working pattern, location and required start date.

As systems come together

Test and hand over.

Commissioning specialists for system testing, validation and handover.

Discuss commissioning support
Typical roles
  • Commissioning Engineers
  • Commissioning Managers
  • Controls & BMS Specialists
Brief details

Systems to be tested, commissioning sequence, handover dates and duration.

Our markets

Where we recruit.

United Kingdom

London and data centre projects across the UK.

Mechanical to commissioning

Europe

Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin, Madrid, Stockholm and Copenhagen.

Key project markets

United States

Northern Virginia, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, Ohio and Oregon.

Key project markets

Useful answers

Your questions, answered.

What roles do you recruit for?

We recruit across data centre delivery: mechanical, electrical, project delivery and commissioning. That includes engineers, package managers, project managers and commissioning leads.

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Where do you recruit?

Our current focus is the UK, Europe and the US, including London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin, Madrid, Stockholm, Copenhagen and key US data centre markets.

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What does Taylored Scale do?

We connect contractors with people who can deliver a defined project or join a team. We handle the brief, speak to candidates and arrange introductions.

Why use an independent recruiter?

You deal directly with Anna, so the brief stays clear from the first conversation through to an introduction. The focus stays on data centre recruitment.

What happens after I get in touch?

We start with the role, site and timing. For candidates, we talk through experience and preferences before sharing details with a client.

Start a conversation.

Do you recruit permanent and contract roles?

Both. Tell us whether you need a permanent hire, a project contract or you are still deciding.

Tell us what you need.

How do fees and terms work?

Fees and terms are agreed by enquiry, before the search starts. Talk to Anna about the role and she will explain the arrangement.

Can I send a CV without a live vacancy?

Yes. Tell us the role, location and kind of project you want next. We will speak with you before sharing your details with a client.

Send your CV.

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Hiring for a project?

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