What are the latest salary ranges for data centre jobs in the UK and Europe in 2025?

For 2025, data centre engineer jobs in the UK typically pay between £38,000 and £69,000 in base salary, with London roles averaging towards the higher end. Contract day rates for MEP engineers and commissioning specialists range from £350–£650 per day in London, up to £700 for complex Tier IV sites.

Which major companies are building new data centres in the UK, Ireland, and Europe in 2025?

Major data centre construction projects are led by Digital Realty, Equinix, NTT DATA, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services. Microsoft is constructing four new data centres in the UK with a £330 million investment, while Google is expanding with a £740 million data centre in Hertfordshire.

What qualifications and certifications are required for data centre engineer, technician, and manager jobs in 2025?

Data centre roles require electrical or mechanical engineering degrees, plus experience with BMS, HV/LV systems, and Tier III/IV projects. Key certifications include Uptime Institute ATD/ASE, CompTIA Server+, CIBSE, or Chartered Engineer status. RICS accreditation is essential for quantity surveyor recruitment.

How do Tier III and Tier IV data centre construction jobs differ for recruiters and job seekers?

Tier IV data centre construction jobs require advanced technical skills, fault tolerance design expertise, and strict compliance protocols. Salaries and contract rates are 15–20% higher in Tier IV environments due to complexity, with demand focused on engineers holding specific data centre certifications.

What is the typical mobilization timeframe for contract workers in UK/EU data centre construction?

Recruitment agencies typically mobilize contract teams within 48–72 hours for urgent requirements in commissioning and MEP roles. Civil engineering recruitment may require 1–2 week lead time for documentation and compliance paperwork.

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7–8 October 2025

09:00 AM GMT

DCD>Connect London 2025

Brings together 1,800+ data centre design, construction, operations, and technology experts. Features dedicated streams for MEP engineering, infrastructure recruitment, civil construction, and project management.

InterContinental London – The O2, UK

11–12 March 2026

09:30 AM GMT

Data Centre World London 2026

Europe's largest data centre event bringing together operations, facilities management, and construction professionals. Key networking hub for MEP engineers, project managers, and digital infrastructure leaders.

ExCeL London, UK

March 2026

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ICE Graduate and Student Conference 2026

Key event for civil engineering students and early-career professionals focusing on infrastructure, recruitment, and technical upskilling. Network with top UK/EU employers in the built environment sector.

One Great George Street, London, UK

10–12 June 2026

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Datacloud Global Congress 2026

Premier European conference for data centre, cloud, edge, and digital infrastructure. Features high-level panels, senior networking, and major recruitment focus through careers fair.

Grimaldi Forum, Monte Carlo, Monaco

19–20 November 2025

09:00 AM GMT

Construction News Summit 2025

Major construction leadership event with streams for infrastructure, careers, civil engineering, and digital construction. Excellent networking with contractors, recruiters, and facilities leaders.

Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, UK

25–26 November 2025

09:00 AM GMT

CIBSE Build2Perform Live 2025

CIBSE flagship event attracting MEP engineers, facilities leaders, and project professionals. Focus on latest tech in HVAC, electrical, controls, and sustainable DC design with CPD seminars.

ExCeL London, UK

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