About us
We specialise in data centre recruitment, with over 10 years’ experience and six focused on construction projects. We connect clients and candidates across Europe, the US, and LATAM providing carefully matched talent for critical roles and live projects.
We focus on quality over volume and tap into passive talent, to help build teams that keep projects on track while supporting candidates in finding roles where they can thrive.
Our Team
sarah barracliffe
Senior Recruiter
Hi, I’m Sarah, a first-class English Literature graduate from UEA. My background in user research has helped shape my transition into the role I’m in today, specialising in data centre recruitment. I’m passionate about connecting talented professionals with opportunities in a rapidly growing industry and supporting companies in building the teams behind critical infrastructure.
tom bolger
Director
Hey, I'm Tom. I'm the Director at HLQ Solutions, where we help contractors, consultancies and operators construct the data centres of the future. I’ve spent almost a decade in recruitment, with the last six years specialising in data centre construction.
It started with a simple motivation: make recruitment in this space better, by simplifying the process and keeping the results effective.
Over time we have helped companies attract and retain top talent and candidates land their biggest career moves into data centres. Our mantra is pretty simple: every candidate gets closure and every client gets results.
Our Services
We typically work at 18% of the candidates yearly salary, slightly above the European average (15%).
That reflects how we operate:
Focused shortlists
Access to the passive market
Clear deadlines, scheduled updates and accountability
Full ownership of the process from start to finish
If we’re working together, you’ll know where things stand. Accountability and ownership are central to what we do.
We manage the process end-to-end, stay close to both sides, and make sure nothing drifts or gets lost.
No CV spamming. No drop-off mid-process. Just a process that’s managed properly on both sides.
Everyone works differently. We may not be the best partner if you:
Prefer a large, multi-industry agency model
Work with multiple agencies simultaneously on the same roles
Measure success by volume of CVs rather than quality of match
Focus only on active job seekers rather than passive talent
Prefer a low-communication or hands-off recruitment approach
