Specialist data center recruitment

Engineering talent that powers the cloud.

NJH Recruitment places critical infrastructure, MEP, commissioning and construction engineers into the world's most demanding hyperscale, colocation and edge data center projects.

Illuminated data center corridor with rows of server racks

Live brief

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Hyperscale · EMEA · Contract

Shortlisting
Hyperscale Colocation Edge MEP Design Commissioning Critical Facilities Construction Management Sustainability

What we recruit

Engineered for the industry's toughest hires.

We focus exclusively on the disciplines that keep data centers designed, built and running — from concept through 24/7 operations.

Electrical Engineering

HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, power systems design and commissioning leads.

Mechanical & Cooling

Chilled water, CRAC/CRAH, liquid & immersion cooling, HVAC design and mechanical PMs.

Critical Facilities Ops

24/7 CFM leads, shift engineers, EHS, BMS/EPMS specialists and site reliability engineers.

Design & Consultancy

Concept-to-detail design engineers, BIM leads and consultancy principals for MEP practices.

How we work

A search process tuned for critical infrastructure.

Every mandate is led by a consultant with data center domain expertise — not a generalist passing CVs.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    We map the role against your programme, culture and technical stack — no generic briefs.

  2. 02

    Targeted search

    Deep network + headhunt across passive engineers already delivering critical builds.

  3. 03

    Vetted shortlist

    Technical screen, reference-backed profiles and availability confirmed in 18 days on average.

  4. 04

    Offer & onboard

    Structured close, relocation support and dedicated onboarding for every permanent hire.

Who we partner with

Trusted across the data center supply chain.

From operators and developers to MEP consultancies and specialist contractors — we partner with the businesses that build and run the internet.

  • Contingent, retained & embedded search
  • Permanent, contract & interim engineers
  • Global mobility & payroll support
  • Diversity-first shortlists as standard
Hyperscale

Cloud & AI campuses

Multi-GW campuses for the world's largest cloud, search and AI operators.

Colocation

Retail & wholesale

Fast-scaling colo providers delivering across EMEA, APAC and North America.

Consultancy

MEP & Cx practices

Design houses and Cx firms hiring senior engineers into critical facilities teams.

12+

Years in critical infrastructure

US

Nationwide coverage

94%

Offer-to-acceptance rate

18d

Average time to shortlist

Get in touch

Building a team, or the next chapter of your career?

Share a brief and we'll come back within one business day with a targeted plan and initial talent map.

We'll never share your details. GDPR compliant.