Global Recruitment Partner
We connect specialist talent to career-defining opportunities in data centre construction. Explore data centre engineer jobs, technician roles, and manager positions across London, Dublin, Frankfurt, and all major UK and EU hubs.
Trusted by Data Centre Construction Leaders
We support data centre engineer jobs across the UK and Europe.Relocation and compliance expertise included with every placement.Candidates receive detailed briefings on project scope and tier standards.Mobilisation schedules provided before every interview.
We guide specialists pursuing data centre engineer jobs and technician positions.Management roles supported with salary benchmarks and travel rotations.Safety culture insights provided for every role.Every shortlist features commissioning experts, BMS specialists, and controls engineers ready for hyperscale and colocation projects throughout Britain and Europe.
View data centre rolesOur construction recruitment services connect programme leaders across UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe.We align delivery teams with build stages and budgets.Regulatory frameworks verified before mobilising to site.
Our quantity surveying specialists benchmark commercial managers, planners, and project controls talent against UK and EU frameworks.We coordinate enabling works, logistics, and temporary works packages through our civil engineering recruitment experts to keep builds compliant.Programme directors access MEP supervisors, and commissioning teams rapidly through our construction talent network.
Discuss hiring plansServices
We help employers and candidates connect across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe.Every brief blends data centre construction expertise with civil engineering recruitment precision.
Sectors
Our recruiters understand the programme pressures behind hyperscale campuses, transport megaprojects, and green energy transitions.Explore how we resource data centre construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure delivery across the UK.
Market Intelligence
Latest statistics and insights driving data centre recruitment across the UK and Europe
Currently operational in the UK
Microsoft £330M + Google £740M projects
New data centre builds across UK & Europe
Annual increase in data centre projects
Data centre engineer jobs UK: £38,000-£69,000 salary range in 2025
Contract rates London: £350-£650 per day for MEP engineers
Tier IV premium: 15-20% higher salaries than Tier III roles
Mobilization speed: 48-72 hours for urgent commissioning roles
Leading companies: Digital Realty, Equinix, Microsoft, Google, AWS
Construction hubs: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin, Frankfurt
Growth projection: 10-13% annually for data centre recruitment
UK market leadership: Europe's top market for data centre projects
Why us
We combine UK-based consultants with global search capability to deliver construction recruitment services that stand up to due diligence.Evidence packs, compliance workflows, and programme reporting demonstrate the expertise and trust behind every hire.
URecruit have been a trusted partner for years. They understand the pace and demands of data centre and complex build programmes.They don't waste our time - shortlists are tight, candidates are properly briefed, and culture fit is clearly thought through.
Paul Woodhams
Managing Director | McLaren Construction Group
The times I have worked with Paul and his company I have received an excellent level of service with work carried out punctually and reliably.
Paul Naylor
Commercial Director | Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd
Leadership Team
Led by industry veterans with decades of proven experience in data centre and construction recruitment across UK & Europe.
Managing Director - URecruit Technology
Colin is a seasoned recruiter with over 13 years of experience managing recruitment campaigns across data centres, life science, and healthcare sectors. He specializes in finding top talent for mission-critical infrastructure projects, with expertise in M&E Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Directors, Quantity Surveyors, and senior leadership roles.
Business Owner & Director
Paul brings over 26 years of construction recruitment expertise, specializing in headhunting, search & select, and sourcing top talent within the building industry. With a superb network of trusted senior-level connections built over many years, Paul excels in networking, resourcing, negotiation, and business development for construction and infrastructure projects.
Officially recognized by leading industry bodies and awarded for excellence in construction recruitment services.
Knowledge Base
Expert insights on data centre jobs, salary guides, and construction recruitment across the UK and Europe.
Data centre engineer jobs in the UK: £38,000 to £69,000 base salary in 2025. London roles: Higher end due to demand and cost of living. Manchester and Birmingham: 10-15% lower than London (£34,000 to £55,000). Quantity surveyor recruitment: £48,000 to £82,000 depending on experience. Contract day rates: £350-£650 per day in London, £310-£600 in Manchester/Dublin. Complex Tier IV sites: Up to £700 per day. Project managers in London: £70,000-£110,000 permanent or £800 per day contract. Tier IV premium: 15-20% more than Tier III roles.
Leading companies: Digital Realty, Equinix, NTT DATA, Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services. Microsoft UK investment: £330 million for four new data centres (Acton and Leeds). Google expansion: £740 million air-cooled data centre in Hertfordshire. UK market leadership: Europe's top market with 250+ upcoming builds. Major construction hubs: London, Dublin, Frankfurt. High demand: Tier III and Tier IV contractors plus specialist civil engineering recruitment agencies.
Essential degrees: Electrical or mechanical engineering. Critical experience: BMS, HV/LV systems, Tier III/IV projects. Key certifications: Uptime Institute ATD/ASE, CompTIA Server+, CIBSE, Chartered Engineer status. Technician requirements: IOSH/NEBOSH health & safety, UPS and cooling system maintenance. Quantity surveyor needs: RICS accreditation plus large-scale infrastructure experience. Growing requirement: UK/EU safety and environmental standards compliance for all data centre jobs.
Tier IV requirements: Advanced technical skills and fault tolerance design expertise. Strict compliance: More protocols than Tier III projects. Priority experience: Direct Tier IV commissioning, redundancy, and load resilience. Salary premium: 15-20% higher in Tier IV environments. Limited positions: Rapidly growing around London and European hubs. Insufficient skills: General construction experience not adequate. Essential qualifications: Specific data centre certifications plus hands-on Tier III/IV project history.
Urgent requirements: 48-72 hours mobilization for commissioning and MEP roles. Standard projects: 1-2 week lead time for documentation and compliance. Fastest deployment: Data centre technician jobs with ready-to-deploy teams. High-security projects: Longer lead times for background checks and safety inductions. Coverage areas: London, Birmingham, Dublin, and major EU hubs.
Required visa: UK Skilled Worker visa with licensed employer sponsorship. Essential documents: Job offer proof, accreditation, English language proficiency. Faster processing: Civil engineering and data centre technician jobs on UK Shortage Occupation List. Contract options: Temporary work permits or intra-company transfer visas. Agency support: Fast tracking, compliance, and relocation documentation provided. Exception: Irish passport holders maintain Common Travel Area status.
Mission-critical expertise: Power and cooling redundancy, real-time monitoring, UPS/backup systems. Industry standards: Uptime Institute and BREEAM compliance protocols. Essential experience: BMS, high-voltage systems, white-space fit-out. Zero downtime: 24/7 response capability required. Key knowledge: Tier classification and ISO 27001/9001 compliance. Regulatory compliance: Safety standards specific to data centre environments.
Current facilities: 477 data centre facilities in the UK. Growth projection: 20% increase in new projects by 2027. New opportunities: 100+ new construction jobs by late 2027. Primary locations: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin (highest density in London/South East). Annual growth: 10-13% for data centre engineer jobs. High demand: Quantity surveyor recruitment and MEP roles for Tier IV projects with global tech companies.
Our specialist consultants provide personalized guidance on data centre engineer jobs, salary benchmarking, and career progression across the UK and Europe.
Process Guide
Complete guide to landing data centre construction roles across the UK and Europe
The UK and European data centre construction market continues to expand rapidly, driven by cloud adoption, edge computing, and digital transformation initiatives. At URecruit Global, we're positioned at the forefront of this growth, connecting specialist talent with mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Our approach combines deep technical understanding of Tier III and Tier IV standards with comprehensive recruitment expertise across civil engineering, MEP systems, and commissioning disciplines. Whether you're seeking your next data centre engineer role or building a project team for hyperscale delivery, our UK and European network delivers results.
Ready to advance your career in data centre construction or secure the specialist talent your project demands? Connect with our team today.
