The Only UK Data Centre Recruitment Agency Using AI
UK Data Centre Recruitment Agency — Engineers, Technicians & Managers
We specialise exclusively in data centre recruitment. Permanent, contract, and temporary staffing for every role across the full facility lifecycle — from site selection to decommissioning. AI-powered candidate matching delivers qualified shortlists in hours, not weeks. Mobilisation within 48 hours. 95% retention rate.
Why URecruit
The Only UK Data Centre Recruitment Agency Using AI-Powered Matching
While other agencies manually search CVs, our ML classification system identifies, scores, and ranks candidates in minutes — giving us a 5x speed advantage
ML Candidate Matching
Proprietary classification system scores readiness, technical fit, and availability — delivering shortlists in hours, not weeks.
24–48 Hour Mobilisation
Contract candidates identified, screened, and on site within 48 hours for urgent data centre requirements.
95% Retention Rate
AI-matched candidates stay longer. 12-month retention for permanent placements — vs industry average of 70–80%.
Pre-Vetted & Compliant
Every candidate is qualification-verified, reference-checked, and compliance-documented before shortlisting.
Full IR35 Compliance
In-house compliance team handles status determinations, contract reviews, and CEST assessment for all contractor engagements.
UK & European Coverage
Regional account managers in 8 UK regions plus Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, and the Nordics for international mobilisation.
Certification Verification
We verify CDCP, CCNA, CompTIA, ECS, CSCS, SC clearance, and Uptime Institute credentials before any candidate is shortlisted.
Market Intelligence
Salary benchmarking, competitor mapping, and skills availability data for strategic workforce planning across all DC roles.
Dedicated Account Manager
Named recruiter with data centre specialisation for every client — not a rotating pool of generalists.
Recruitment Services
Permanent, Contract & Temporary Data Centre Staffing
We offer all three engagement types for every data centre role from technician to director — plus executive search for leadership appointments
Permanent Recruitment
Strategic permanent placement for data centre engineers, managers, and leadership roles. We deliver pre-vetted candidates with verified Tier III/IV experience and relevant certifications.
- Executive search for DC leadership
- Mid-senior technical professionals
- Graduate & apprentice recruitment
- 6-month placement guarantee
Contract & Temporary Staffing
Rapid-deployment contract and temporary teams for commissioning, new builds, maintenance shutdowns, and operational cover. Our ML-powered matching mobilises qualified contractors within 48 hours.
- MEP & commissioning specialists
- Volume workforce mobilisation
- IR35-compliant engagement
- Contract-to-permanent conversion
Executive Search
Confidential search for data centre directors, VPs of infrastructure, and C-suite appointments. Our methodology combines market mapping with psychometric assessment and cultural fit analysis.
- Board-level appointments
- Succession planning
- Compensation benchmarking
- 12-month replacement guarantee
Full Lifecycle Coverage
Data Centre Recruitment Across All 6 Facility Phases
We recruit across the entire data centre lifecycle — from site selection and design through construction, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning. Over 60 specialist roles covered.
Don't see the role you need? We recruit across 60+ data centre specialisms.
Discuss Your RequirementsCase Studies
Real Results From Real Data Centre Projects
See how we've solved recruitment challenges for hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and data centre construction programmes
Hyperscale Commissioning: 18 MEP Specialists Mobilised in 6 Weeks
Challenge
A Tier IV hyperscale operator in Slough faced a critical commissioning deadline with no MEP team in place. Two previous agencies had failed to deliver qualified commissioning engineers, and the handover window was 8 weeks away.
Solution
Our ML matching system identified 32 candidates with verified Tier IV commissioning experience within 4 hours of receiving the brief. After screening, we shortlisted 22 and mobilised the first 6 engineers on site within 72 hours. The remaining 12 positions were filled over the following 5 weeks, including 3 commissioning managers, 4 electrical commissioning engineers, 5 mechanical commissioning engineers, and 6 BMS/controls technicians.
Result
All 18 specialists delivered on time. The facility passed Tier IV commissioning first time. The client signed an exclusive partnership for all future UK data centre builds.
Data Centre Manager Search: VP of Infrastructure Placed in 5 Weeks
Challenge
A growing colocation provider had been trying to hire a VP of Infrastructure for 4 months. The role required someone with P&L ownership experience across multiple Tier III+ facilities, strong vendor management skills, and the ability to lead a 60-person operations team. Two generalist agencies had failed to produce viable candidates.
Solution
Our executive search team mapped the entire UK data centre leadership market within 10 days, identifying 45 potential candidates. Using our ML classification system to score technical fit, leadership capability, and cultural alignment, we produced a shortlist of 5 candidates — all with verified multi-site Tier III/IV operational experience. We managed the full interview process including psychometric assessment and compensation benchmarking.
Result
The client selected their preferred candidate within 3 weeks of receiving the shortlist. The hire started within 5 weeks of the original brief — resolving a 4-month vacancy that two other agencies couldn't fill.
Your Recruitment Team
Meet Our Data Centre Recruitment Specialists
Named specialists — not a rotating pool of generalists. Each team member has deep data centre expertise and dedicated sector focus.
Colin Smalls
Managing Director — Data Centre & Technology
13+ years managing recruitment campaigns across data centres, life science, and mission-critical infrastructure. Specialist in M&E Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Directors, and senior leadership for Tier III/IV programmes.
Paul Geggus
Business Owner & Director
26+ years of construction recruitment expertise. Blue-chip network of senior-level connections across data centre construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure. Specialist in headhunting and executive search for mission-critical projects.
Tom Karl
Head of Construction Recruitment
Leads our construction and data centre delivery desk, specialising in commissioning teams, MEP supervisors, and project management for hyperscale and colocation builds across the UK and Europe.
Liam James
Director — Contractor Compliance
Oversees IR35 compliance, contractor onboarding, and right-to-work verification for all contract data centre placements. Ensures every engagement meets HMRC requirements and client compliance standards.
Learn more about our full team and industry accreditations.
UK & European Coverage
Data Centre Recruitment Across All Major UK Regions
Regional account managers with local market intelligence and established candidate pipelines in every major UK data centre hub
London & South East
Slough, Reading, Farnborough — UK's largest DC cluster
Equinix, CyrusOne, Virtus, Vantage
Manchester & North West
Growing hyperscale corridor
Kao Data, Pulsant, TechUK members
Birmingham & Midlands
Enterprise and colocation hub
Sudlows, 4D Data Centres
Glasgow & Scotland
Renewable-powered DC growth
DataVita, Pulsant Edinburgh
Dublin & Ireland
Europe's fastest-growing DC market
Interxion, Global Switch, Equinix
Germany, Netherlands, Nordics
International mobilisation
Hyperscale campus builds
Planned UK data centre facilities in pipeline
UK data centre infrastructure investment
Demand-to-supply ratio for DC engineers
YoY salary growth for DC engineers
Client Testimonials
What Data Centre Clients Say About Our Recruitment
"URecruit delivered a complete MEP commissioning team for our London Tier IV data centre within 72 hours. Their understanding of technical requirements and compliance standards is exceptional. They are now our exclusive recruitment partner for all UK data centre construction."
Sarah Mitchell
Head of Talent Acquisition, Global Data Centre Solutions Ltd
18 specialist placements in 6 weeks
"We needed 8 commissioning engineers for a tight handover window and every other agency said it couldn't be done. URecruit had 6 on site within 48 hours and the remaining 2 by end of week. Their AI matching genuinely works — every candidate was qualified and site-ready."
James Barrett
Programme Director, Tier IV Construction Partners
8 engineers mobilised in under 5 days
"What sets URecruit apart is their depth of understanding. They know the difference between a BMS technician and a controls engineer, between Tier III and Tier IV commissioning requirements. That saves us weeks of screening time."
Karen Oduya
Regional Operations Director, CriticalPath Infrastructure
95% candidate retention after 12 months
"URecruit placed our new VP of Infrastructure in under 5 weeks — a role we'd been struggling to fill for 4 months with two other agencies. The shortlist was exceptional, and every candidate had genuine Tier IV operational experience at scale."
Richard Thornton
Chief Operating Officer, NextGen Data Centres
VP placed in 5 weeks vs 4-month vacancy
"We use URecruit for all our UK data centre maintenance cover — both planned shutdowns and emergency call-outs. Their contractor database is genuinely pre-vetted. Every technician they've sent has had the right certifications, clearances, and hands-on experience."
David Chen
Facilities Director, Sovereign Colocation
40+ maintenance contractors supplied in 12 months
"We've worked with URecruit across three hyperscale builds now. Their team understands the commissioning timeline pressure — they don't send warm bodies, they send engineers who can read a single-line diagram and commission a UPS on day one."
Fiona McAllister
Head of Construction, Atlantic Data Infrastructure
3 consecutive builds fully staffed on schedule
"As a growing colocation provider, we needed a recruitment partner who could scale with us. URecruit provided 12 data centre technicians across our Birmingham and Manchester facilities in a single quarter. Quality was consistent across every hire."
Tom Weaver
Operations Manager, Midlands DC Group
12 technicians placed across 2 sites in 1 quarter
"The difference with URecruit is speed without sacrificing quality. Other agencies take 3–4 weeks to produce a shortlist. URecruit had 6 pre-screened candidates on my desk within 5 working days, all with verified CDCP and CCNA certifications."
Priya Sharma
Talent Manager, CloudScale UK
6 certified candidates shortlisted in 5 days
Live Vacancies
Current Data Centre Jobs
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Free Resource
Data Centre Engineer Salary Guide 2026
Complete UK salary data for 50+ data centre roles. Entry to senior pay bands, regional breakdowns, contractor rates, and certification impact. Based on 1,500+ professionals surveyed by DataX Connect, cross-referenced with our own placement data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Centre Recruitment FAQs
Common questions about our data centre staffing services, candidate quality, and recruitment process
Ready to Hire Data Centre Talent?
Whether you need a single commissioning engineer or a full MEP team for a hyperscale build, our AI-powered matching delivers qualified candidates faster than any other UK agency. Submit your vacancy and receive your first shortlist within 48 hours.
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