Commissioning Manager

UGL Pty Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited, in partnership with CPB Contractors, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning on Australia's next generation of hyperscale data centres in Melbourne. You will drive design reviews, commissioning planning, IST and client handover with engineering, construction and client stakeholders.

This role demands leadership of multidisciplinary teams, a strong safety and quality focus, and the ability to deliver operationally ready facilities that meet high

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services Engineering or related.
• Extensive commissioning experience on data centres or complex infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes across mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
• Experience in Design & Construct project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary commissioning teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of commissioning strategies, plans and methodologies.
• Oversee commissioning delivery across MEP and integrated building systems.
• Drive commissioning readiness reviews and integrated systems testing.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction to embed commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, and operations to meet milestones.
• Manage commissioning scope, programme, risk and change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, standards and regulatory obligations.
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement across teams.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Safety & quality culture

Operational readiness

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

Lead the commissioning delivery of Australia's next generation of digital infrastructure The rapid growth of AI, cloud computing and digital connectivity is driving unprecedented investment in hyperscale data centres across Australia. At UGL, in partnership with CPB Contractors, we're delivering some of the nation's most significant mission-critical projects and are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our growing Data Centre business. This is a unique opportunity to lead commissioning outcomes on complex, high-value projects while working within an integrated delivery model that combines world-class engineering, construction and commissioning expertise. Drawing on the combined strengths of UGL, CPB Contractors and the global ACS Group, you'll help deliver the infrastructure powering Australia's digital future.

Why Join Us?

What sets us apart is our integrated UGL + CPB Contractors delivery model. By combining UGL's engineering, commissioning and operational infrastructure expertise with CPB Contractors' leading construction capability, we deliver seamless end-to-end project solutions from design and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover. This integrated approach enables greater collaboration, improved programme certainty, reduced project risk and stronger outcomes for our clients. As part of the global ACS Group, you'll be supported by industry-leading systems, international capability and a strong pipeline of hyperscale data centre projects across Australia and beyond.

The Opportunity

As Commissioning Manager, you will lead all commissioning activities across major data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects, from design review and commissioning planning through to integrated systems testing, operational readiness and client handover. Working closely with engineering, construction and project leadership teams, consultants, subcontractors and client stakeholders, you will ensure critical systems are commissioned safely, compliantly and efficiently, delivering operationally ready facilities that meet the highest performance and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project commissioning strategies, plans and methodologies.
• Oversee commissioning delivery across mechanical, electrical, controls and integrated building systems.
• Drive commissioning readiness reviews, integrated systems testing (IST) and operational readiness programmes.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to ensure commissioning requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and operations teams to achieve commissioning milestones and project objectives.
• Manage commissioning scope, programme, technical risk and change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, collaboration and continuous improvement across commissioning teams.

About You

We're looking for a commissioning leader who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys working across the full project lifecycle.

You will bring:

• A degree qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive commissioning experience on data centres, mission-critical facilities or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes across mechanical, electrical, controls and integrated systems.
• Experience working within Design & Construct project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary commissioning teams and specialist contractors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Experience delivering integrated systems testing and operational readiness programmes.

Career Growth & Long-Term Pipeline

Australia's accelerating investment in AI infrastructure, cloud services and digital connectivity is creating a long-term pipeline of hyperscale data centre developments. As part of our growing Data Centre business, you'll benefit from:

• A strong pipeline of future mission-critical and hyperscale data centre projects.
• Long-term career progression opportunities across UGL and CPB Contractors.
• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure programs.
• Leadership development and technical career pathways.
• Access to global expertise and international project networks through the ACS Group.
• Opportunities to contribute to some of the most advanced data centre developments in the region.

As part of the recruitment process, checks may be conducted including right to work verification, reference checks, medical assessment, drug and alcohol testing, and criminal history checks where relevant to the role.