Hampshire Barnes is a specialist recruitment firm placing exceptional talent across the global data centre industry — from greenfield site development through hyperscale operations.
Hampshire Barnes is a recruitment firm built exclusively for the data centre industry. We don't dabble in adjacent verticals or chase whatever's trending — every conversation, every shortlist, every placement is shaped by deep knowledge of how this market actually works.
Our clients include hyperscalers, contractors, developers, pmc's, and the engineering and consulting firms that build the world's most critical infrastructure. From design and construction through commissioning, operations and decommissioning — we cover the full lifecycle.
What sets us apart is simple: we listen carefully, we move quickly, and we represent only candidates we'd hire ourselves.
Confidential retained search for senior leadership — VPs of Data Centres, Heads of Operations, Construction Directors, and C-suite appointments across operators and investors.
Mid-level and specialist hires across engineering, design, commissioning, critical operations, and project delivery — sourced with speed and precision.
Interim and contract talent for build-outs, commissioning campaigns, and operational transitions — across multiple geographies and time zones.
Discreet talent intelligence and competitor mapping for clients planning new market entries, acquisitions, or organisational redesigns.
Dedicated, longer-term partnerships for clients scaling rapidly — acting as an extension of your internal talent function.
Compensation benchmarking, market briefings, and hiring strategy for boards, founders, and HR leaders entering the data centre space.
Every brief is different. Every career move matters. We treat both with the discretion they deserve — and we'll always tell you straight if we're the right fit, or if we're not.
Whether you're scaling a hyperscale build, hiring your next critical operations lead, or considering your own next move in the industry — get in touch. We'll respond within one business day, and we'll always be straight with you about fit.