Executive Search Consultant (Data Centres) Full Time

City, Leeds
Newman Stewart Ltd

Job: Executive Search Consultant (Data Centres)
Location: Central Leeds (Hybrid)
Salary: 38,000 – 60,000 + OTE bonus + benefits (depending on experience)

About Newman Stewart

Newman Stewart is a mandate driven executive search firm trusted by leading organisations to deliver confidential and business critical recruitment assignments across the UK and internationally. Renowned for our rigorous research, transparent processes and commitment to exceptional outcomes, we partner with clients to secure high performing talent for senior and specialist roles.

We are now looking to appoint an ambitious and motivated Executive Search Consultant to help grow our capability within the Data Centre and mission critical infrastructure market.

The Role

As an Executive Search Consultant you will deliver senior level retained search assignments across design, build, engineering, operations and commercial leadership roles within data centres and digital infrastructure. You will work with organisations focused on capacity expansion, resilience, sustainability and operational excellence.

This role suits someone able to understand technical and engineering led environments and who can engage confidently with senior stakeholders across complex, high specification projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Win, retain and deliver senior level retained search assignments across data centres and mission critical infrastructure.
• Build relationships with operators, contractors, engineering consultancies and digital infrastructure providers.
• Prepare detailed assignment briefs and manage structured, transparent search processes.
• Conduct technical market mapping, talent identification and targeted sourcing activity.
• Engage directly with senior candidates across engineering, operations and commercial functions.
• Produce structured and accurate shortlist reports and provide clear client communication.
• Manage interviews, candidate preparation, feedback and offer negotiation.
• Contribute to business development activity and support the growth of our Data Centre capability.
• Operate in line with our commitment to professionalism, transparency and exceptional service.

About You

You will be an ambitious professional with experience in executive search or a consultative commercial environment. You will thrive in technically demanding markets and feel confident engaging with senior engineering and operational leaders.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• A successful record in executive search generating 180,000 in annual fees, or strong performance in a consultative and commercially focused role.
• Ability to systematically win new business, secure retained assignments and build long term client partnerships.
• Strong communication, listening and relationship building skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and high level candidates.
• A proactive and resilient approach and the energy required to deliver high standards consistently.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• An interest in engineering, technology or mission critical infrastructure markets.
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to a supportive high performance culture.
• A degree level education or equivalent professional experience is desirable.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Opportunities to work on high profile assignments across Data Centres and mission critical infrastructure.
• A values-driven, transparent culture that recognises and rewards contribution.
• Regular team events, social activities, and celebratory dinners.
• Structured onboarding, training, and mentoring.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of a high performing executive search team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply now or contact John Tilbrook directly for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found on the Newman Stewart website.