Data Centres

Data centre recruitment and staffing services

Enersense Expert Services dedicated specialized recruiters have a deep understanding of the industry’s challenges.  Our extensive global database of qualified professionals enables us to build the talent pool you need to stay ahead in a fast-paced digitalised world.​

We offer high-quality staffing solutions, recruiting for a wide range of roles, covering the full life cycle of Data Centre projects. Our recruitment services cover all levels from technical positions to board-level executives across the industry.

End-to-End Staffing for Data Centre Projects​

Enersense Expert Services is a trusted partner for data centre recruitment, supplying specialized talent to leading Developers, General Contractors (GCs), Project Management Consultancies (PMCs) and Clients. Our recruitment expertise ensures that businesses have the right people in place to meet the technical, operational and security challenges of this fast-evolving industry.​

Our data centre recruitment solutions support every stage of the facility lifecycle from initial site selection and design to construction, commissioning and long-term operations.

Enersense Expert Services delivers:

  • Specialist expertise: We understand data centre engineering, construction, commissioning, operations and sustainability.
  • Regulatory and standards knowledge: Our consultants comply with the strict legal, safety and quality frameworks of data centre builds.
  • Flexible resourcing models: We provide permanent staff, project-based teams, full organizations and short-term experts depending on your needs.
  • High retention focus: We match culture and competence to your business to help reduce turnover and build continuity.
  • Global and local reach: We recruit internationally, but also deeply understand local markets and certifications.

Our recruitment approach: Support for every phase of data centre construction

Data centres typically develop through clearly defined phases from early planning to full operations. Each phase demands different roles, competencies and speed of hiring. Here is how we support you at every step:

Phase 1 – Assesment & site selection​

This phase focuses on early-stage planning, risk, and pre-construction decisions. ​

Professionals we provide:​

Technical & Engineering: ​

  • Site managers​
  • Surveyors, Geotechnical engineers​
  • Environmental and cost-analysis specialists​
  • Risk & Compliance specialists​
  • Feasibility & due-diligence analysts​

Project & Business Support:

  • Project coordinators​
  • Procurement and pre-construction support personnel​
  • Business analysts​

Office & Management:

  • Finance/Project Cost control professionals​
  • HR/Administrative support

Phase 2 – Planning & design​

Technical planning, modelling, budgeting and design coordination.​

Professionals we provide:​

Design & Engineering: ​

  • MEP designers & Electrical designers​
  • BIM managers & CAD technicians​
  • Architectural & Structural design support​
  • Sustainability & energy–efficiency engineers​
  • Cost estimators & Planning coordinators​

Project Office:​

  • Project administrators, Document controllers​
  • Procurement coordinators​
  • Project Planners​

Business & Support:​

  • Finance/Project control and contract management specialists​
  • HR administrators​

Phase 3 – Engineering & detailed design​

This phases focuses on the full discipline integration & technical validation before construction.​

Professionals we provide:​

Engineering: ​

  • Electrical, Mechanical, Structural engineers​
  • Fire, security & Network infrastructure specialists​

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

  • QA/QC inspectors​
  • Risk & Compliance officers​
  • Technical documentation support​

Project Office:

  • Project Assistants​
  • Document Control teams ​
  • Procurement & Supply chain support​
  • Cost-control & Financial coordinators​

Phase 4 – Construction & commissioning​

The most resource-intensive phase, requires technical and office workforce.​

Professionals we provide:​

Construction & Technical:​

  • Construction project managers​
  • Commissioning engineers, Site supervisors​
  • HVAC & MEP management and specialists​
  • HSE Officers & Safety Supervisors​
  • Logistics & Warehouse staff​
  • Procurement coordinators​

Project Office & Management:

  • Site and project coordinators & administrators​
  • HR and workforce logistics coordination support​
  • Finance & Cost control professionals​
  • Contract administration specialists

Phase 5 – Operation and maintenance ​

This phases focuses on ensuring 24/7 uptime, preventive maintenance and facility stability​.

Professionals we provide:​

Facility & Operations:​

  • Facility managers, Operations engineers, maintenance engineers​
  • Building Management System (BMS), HVAC and data center specialists​

24/7 Operational Staffing:

  • Network Operation Center (NOC) specialists​
  • Monitoring & Incident response teams ​
  • Service desk teams​
  • Shift leads​

Support Roles:

  • Admin/HR for operational staffing ​
  • Document & compliance coordinators​
  • Finance & asset management support ​

Phase 6 – Expansion or decommissioning​

Scaling up capacity or retiring equipment in a controlled, compliant way.​

Professionals we provide:​

Expansion:​

  • Expansion project managers​
  • Electrical & Mechanical upgrade specialists​
  • Equipment replacement teams​

Decommissioning:

  • Asset recovery engineers​
  • Decommissioning teams​
  • Compliance & Regulatory specialists​
  • Waste handling & Environmental officers​

Support and Admin:

  • Document controllers​
  • Procurement/logistics coordinators​
  • Finance and asset lifecycle specialists​

Why partner with us?

  • Proven data centre recruitment expertise
  • Access to certified and safety-oriented specialists
  • Fast mobilisation for local or international projects
  • Compliance with standards, regulations and site qualification requirements
  • Focus on long-term retention and performance continuity
  • Scalable delivery, single specialist or full project team or organization

How to work with us

  1. Tell us your needs: Share your data centre roadmap, current hiring gaps, desired roles and timeline.
  2. We build your team: We source, screen and present pre‑qualified candidates who match both technical requirements and cultural fit.
  3. Support through execution: We stay engaged to support onboarding, retention and performance throughout the project lifecycle.
  4. Continuous improvement: After each phase, we assess talent performance, learn, and adapt for your future hiring.

Ready to build your data centre team?

Whether you are in the early planning phase or moving toward data centre commissioning, our recruitment experts are ready to support your growth with confidence and precision.

For collaboration and further assistance, please contact:

Melinda Holopainen
Head of Expert Services
Sanna Uronen
HR Coordinator
Terhi Uusimäki
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist