Hugo Dawson

Senior Construction Project Manager - US, California - Permanent Contract Our client is a provider of essential infrastructure. They own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centres in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economyAs providers of essential infrastructure for the digital economy, our client has been developing its data centre capability since 2005. Since then, they have grown to become a large owner of powered sites globally. What you'll do: Oversee the full cycle of data center construction projects, from site selection and initial due diligence through design, permitting, ground-up construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.Estimate and establish budgets for project design and construction.Engage and issue contracts to design professionals, consultants, coordinators, and contractors, using approved contract forms for the work.Ensure all work is performed per the requirements of the contract and deliverables are complete. What you'll need: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field is strongly preferred.Extensive construction, and real estate development experience with experience in data center, mission critical projects and management positions.Demonstrated experience managing the construction of substations, switching centers, and other high-voltage electrical infrastructure for data centers or similar mission-critical facilities.Must be experienced and be proficient in public speaking. Bi-Lingual in Spanish a plus If this role is of interest to you, please apply now! #LI-HD1

Construction Director  - US, California - Permanent ContractOur client is a provider of essential infrastructure. They own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centres in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economyAs providers of essential infrastructure for the digital economy, our client has been developing its data centre capability since 2005. Since then, they have grown to become a large owner of powered sites globally.What you'll do: Oversee the full cycle of data center construction projects, from site selection and initial due diligence through design, permitting, ground-up construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.Estimate and establish budgets for project design and construction.Engage and issue contracts to design professionals, consultants, coordinators, and contractors, using approved contract forms for the work.Ensure all work is performed per the requirements of the contract and deliverables are complete. What you'll need: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field is strongly preferred.Extensive construction, and real estate development experience with experience in data center, mission critical projects and management positions.Demonstrated experience managing the construction of substations, switching centers, and other high-voltage electrical infrastructure for data centers or similar mission-critical facilities.Must be experienced and be proficient in public speaking. Bi-Lingual in Spanish a plus If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!#LI-HD1

Senior Data Centre IT Technician - Northern France - Permanent Contract QCS staffing are partnered with one of the world’s top AI infrastructure companies. As an organisation, our client are leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. They create the tools and resources for their customers requirement to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. To support our client’s continued growth, they are currently looking to hire a Senior Data Centre IT Technician based in Northern France.What you’ll do: Diagnose and resolve the most complex firmware and hardware issues on servers, requiring deep knowledge of system architecture, networking, and advanced troubleshooting.Processing RMA requests.Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for your team members.Develop and maintain processes, standards, and documentation for IT hardware operations.Collaborate with R&D teams to improve hardware designs and influence future improvements. What you’ll need: Strong understanding of data centres, servers, and network equipment.Proven expertise in IT hardware troubleshooting.Advanced knowledge of Unix operating systems and command-line tools.Strong network troubleshooting skills.Experience with equipment monitoring, data analysis, and reporting. If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!#LI-HD1

Project Manager - Croatia, Belišće - 6 Months Initial ContractQCS are partnered with a leading international packaging company and supporting them with staffing solutions across their CAPEX projects in EMEA. As an organisation, our client is redefining packaging for a changing world and plan to become the leading supplier of sustainable packaging solutions. We are looking for a Project Manager on an 6 month inital contract for our client’s project based in Croatia. What you'll do: Manage all phases of the construction lifecycle, from planning through to commissioning and handover.Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project milestones are met.Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.Lead site-based teams and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. What you'll need: Proven experience managing industrial construction projects, preferably within paper mills or similar process-driven environments.Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering principles.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Familiarity with decoupling or decommissioning projects is highly desirable. If this role is of interest, please apply now!#LI-HD1

Field Delivery Manager - US, New Jersey - Permanent ContractQCS staffing are partnered with one of the world’s top AI infrastructure companies. As an organisation, our client are leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. They create the tools and resources for their customers requirement to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. To support our client’s continued growth, they are currently looking to hire a Field Delivery Manager in New Jersey.What you’ll do: Own the hardware deployment plan for new sites, aligning timelines, scope, and resources with project stakeholders.Supervise receiving, unpacking, racking, cabling, and powering of hardware equipment.Conduct functional checks, acceptance tests, and troubleshooting to confirm all systems operate correctly.Act as the single point of contact on site for deployment activities, providing clear updates to project managers and leadership  What you’ll need: Extensive experience in data center, hardware, or IT field delivery roles.Strong knowledge of server, storage, and network installation practices (racking, cabling, power, cooling).Proven track record coordinating deployments across multiple stakeholders and vendors.Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, layouts, and wiring diagrams.Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. If this role is of interest to you, please apply now! #LI-HD1

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Germany, Frankfurt - Permanent Contract  This is your opportunity to work for a global data centre company that partners with the world’s largest technology firms to provide robust and sustainable operating infrastructure. With significant investments secured, this data centre group is entering their next phase of growth and are looking to bring on board a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Responsibilities: Support in the management of the master planning of sites pre-acquisition, working closely with the site selection, leasing, and Development and Construction teamsBe part of a close-knit team, effectively supporting the full life cycle of projects, guiding the Senior Management around both internal and external resource managementAssist in managing consultant teams in their delivery, challenging the consultants to continually evolve and improveContribute towards the budget management across projects where an active project contributor. Review budgets and provide comments. Effectively track changes and cost risks, flagging to the Senior Management where risks exist, developing mitigation strategiesLiaise with worldwide colleagues to ensure that best practice is uniform across all our developments, irrespective of geographic locationProvide technical expertise in the design and installation of data centre mechanical systems, fire suppression systems, and physical security measures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations Requirements: Previous experience in mechanical or building services engineering and project managementProficiency with MS OfficeProficiency in relevant design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) softwareFamiliarity with industry standards and codesSolid understanding of energy efficiency best practices and sustainability principles as they relate to data centre infrastructureProficiency with MS ProjectCritical thinker and problem solverAbility to support several projects simultaneously and effectively If this role is of interest to you, please apply now to show your interest and we will be in touch. #LI-HD1

Building Engineer - Netherlands, Eindhoven - Permanent ContractQCS staffing are partnered with a leading independent company who combine engineering, design and consultancy services with software and technology to deliver complex projects across the globe. Our client’s projects include those in the Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, FMCG, Infrastructure, Transport and Water sectors to name a few. Their team is composed of experts in diverse fields such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, fire safety, control engineering, security technology and project management to name a few.To support with these projects and their continued growth, they are currently looking to hire a Building Engineer in Eindhoven.Responsibilities: 3D modeling in REVIT and BIM coordinationProvide substantive input into the design and solutions to problemsInvolved from concept to implementation of projectsDrawing up programmes of requirements, specifications, cost estimates and schedules (for experienced engineers) Requirements: Requires extensive related experience (preferably in the food industry)BIM modelling/coordination experienceProficiency in RevitA degree in construction engineering or other engineering disciplinesWill be proactive, flexible, and communicativeFluency in English & Dutch If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!#LI-HD1

Senior IT Technician - Iceland, Keflavík - Permanent ContractQCS staffing are partnered with one of the world’s top AI infrastructure companies. As an organisation, our client are leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. They create the tools and resources for their customers requirement to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. To support our client’s continued growth, they are currently looking to hire a Senior IT Technician in Iceland, Keflavík.Responsibilities: Planning regular IT tasks in the data centreSolving issues with IT hardware and supporting IT infrastructure in the data centreCollaborating with related departments and external contractorsAnalysing problems and abnormal situations that arise in the data centre and finding the root causesKeeping reports on the work of IT data centre supportCreating and keeping actual processes/procedures of operation and repairing server equipment Requirements: University or specialised educationPractical experience in planning and solving technical problemsKnow the principles of the data centre, server, and network equipmentBasic knowledge of Linux and the command lineKnowledge of the ITIL methodology and operational activities of the technical support service (ITSM)Knowledge in project planning and managementStrong written and spoken fluency in EnglishExcel at the advanced level (pivot tables, formulas, lists, graphs)Skills of making presentations using PowerPoint or analogs If this role is of interest to you, please apply now! #LI-HD1

Principal / Senior Electrical Engineer - France, Paris - Permanent Contract  This is your opportunity to work for a global data centre company that partners with the world’s largest technology firms to provide robust and sustainable operating infrastructure. With significant investments secured, this data centre group is entering their next phase of growth and are looking to bring on board a Principal / Senior Electrical Engineer. Responsibilities: Support in the management of the master planning of sites pre-acquisition, working closely with the site selection, leasing, and Development and Construction teamsBe part of a close-knit team, effectively supporting the full life cycle of projects, guiding the Senior Management around both internal and external resource managementAssist in managing consultant teams in their delivery, challenging the consultants to continually evolve and improve.Support in contract review, negotiation, and execution, utilising knowledge of varying Design and Construction contract forms. Contribute towards the budget management across projects where an active project contributor. Review budgets and provide comments. Effectively track changes and cost risks, flagging to the Senior Management where risks exist, developing mitigation strategies. Requirements: Previous experience in Electrical or building services engineering and project management.Proficiency with MS Office.Proficiency in relevant design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, Revit etc.Familiarity with industry standards and codes.Solid understanding of energy efficiency best practices and sustainability principles as they relate to data centre infrastructure.Proficiency with MS Project.Critical thinker and problem solver.Ability to support several projects simultaneously and effectively.Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors. If this role is of interest to you, please apply now to show your interest and we will be in touch. #LI-HD1