Talent Acquisition Partner, Data Centers EMEA

About Nscale At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe’s AI revolution. Nscale is developing cutting-edge, sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centers and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, Nscale is delivering the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation. Working closely with the world’s most advanced AI technology providers, Nscale integrates next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters across both partner and self-delivered facilities. This is a unique opportunity to join Nscale’s journey, play a pivotal role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond. About the role We’re looking for a Talent Partner with deep expertise in data center and construction recruitment to fulfil end-to-end hiring across critical functions. This role will focus on building teams across the data center lifecycle - including site development, design, planning, cost, project management and operations. You’ll act as a strategic partner across Data Center, MEP, and Construction Delivery, owning hiring plans, market mapping, and delivery across specialist roles. This is a hands-on role, you will personally run numerous high-impact searches concurrently, influence hiring decisions with data and market insight, and help build a world-class hiring bar. What you'll be doing • Own hiring delivery across EMEA Data Center (e.g. Site Development, Design, MEP, Construction, Commissioning, Operations). • Run full-cycle recruiting from intake, calibration, sourcing, assessment design, interview process, offer management, and closing. • Build and execute targeted sourcing strategies for niche profiles including MEP, construction project managers, commissioning specialists, commercial, planning, and data center operators. • Build and cultivate strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders • Bring market intelligence on talent — including compensation trends, competitor mapping, and realistic time-to-fill expectations across infrastructure and technical markets. • Develop pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles across both corporate and site-based functions. • Improve structured interviewing and selection quality (clear competencies, calibrated scorecards, consistent debriefs). • Ensure an exceptional candidate experience — timely, transparent, and high-touch where needed. About you • 6+ years of recruiting experience, with significant depth in data center or construction hiring (in-house and/or agency). • Strong expertise across data center ecosystems, including hyperscalers, colocation providers, engineering consultancies, or construction firms. • Familiarity hiring across various geographies and navigating location, compliance, and compensation complexity. • Demonstrated experience hiring for MEP, construction, and technical infrastructure roles (e.g. design engineers, project managers, commissioning, project controls). • Proven track record recruiting across a range of seniorities • Strong stakeholder management with the ability to guide, influence and challenge senior leaders constructively. • Demonstrated sourcing capability (market mapping, outreach strategy, talent research) and comfort operating in competitive, talent-constrained markets. • High bar for quality and process, with a focus on interview assessment, evidence-based decision-making, and strong candidate experience. • Comfortable partnering on compensation and leveling discussions and negotiations across both technical and construction domains. What We Can Offer You At Nscale, you'll find a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment where your contributions spark real impact. We're building something extraordinary, and we want you at the core. • Highly competitive package (base + bonus + equity) with reviews every 12 months 🚀 • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Pension and 25 days annual leave + public holidays • Join the fastest-growing tech startup, your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting-edge AI. ✨ • Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support. • Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. 🫶🏽 Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver. Equal Opportunities Statement We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know. The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role. For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.