Ashby s Consulting is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating at the top end of the white-collar construction and built environment sector. Our Construction division is trusted by some of the largest contractors, developers and consultancies in the UK and Europe, and we are now looking to expand the team. We re looking for an experienced recruitment consultant who can run a genuinely 360 desk combining business development, client relationship management and candidate resourcing with the autonomy to build something of their own inside a well-established and highly regarded consultancy. Growth in the Data Centre Sector A significant part of our current growth is being driven by our specialism in data centre and healthcare-sector engineering two of the fastest-expanding parts of UK construction. The UK s committed data centre pipeline has grown to 173 projects totalling 14.6GW of capacity as of September 2026, up from around 10GW just six months earlier, with a further c.4.4GW of projects in pre-planning. That growth is being driven by surging demand for AI and cloud computing infrastructure, alongside the UK government s 2024 decision to designate data centres as Critical National Infrastructure, which has accelerated planning approvals, grid connections and investment across the sector. For a consultant joining our Construction division, that represents a rare opportunity: a sustained, ...
Recruitment Consultant (AI/ Data Centres) in Essex employer: Ashbys Consulting
This forward-thinking MEP consultancy offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises work-life balance, allowing employees to enjoy flexibility with only two days in the office each week. With a strong focus on employee growth and the opportunity to lead a dedicated data centre team, this company stands out as an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a dynamic industry.
