Senior Services Manager

UGL; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Internal mobility

Career development

International pathways

Job summary

UGL is seeking an experienced MEP Services Manager for a major data centre construction project in Melbourne. You will own Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing delivery from design coordination through testing, commissioning and handover, leading planning and multidisciplinary teams to achieve safety, quality and schedule targets.

The role requires proven leadership of MEP delivery on complex projects, strong stakeholder management, and a practical understanding of design intent and field

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of MEP delivery on large-scale projects.
• Experience with data centres or similar critical facilities.
• Ability to coordinate across design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Strong safety, quality and program focus.
• Relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end MEP services delivery on the Melbourne data centre project.
• Coordinate interfaces across CSA, ICT/ELV, fire systems, and BMS.
• Manage stakeholders and drive commissioning readiness.
• Oversee testing, handover, and O&M documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture on site.

Skills

MEP leadership

Stakeholder management

Discipline coordination

Project planning

Commercial awareness

Quality mindset

Electrical background

Mechanical background

Education

Electrical/Mechanical qualifications

Job description

As part of the ACS Group – a global leader in infrastructure, engineering and construction delivering some of the world’s most complex data centre and mission‑critical projects – you gain exposure to international expertise, proven delivery systems, and a global project pipeline.

We are seeking an experienced MEP Services Manager to take ownership of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) delivery on a major data centre construction project in Melbourne.

You will lead the planning, coordination and execution of building services works, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery from early works and design coordination through testing, commissioning and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end MEP services delivery and act as the project-wide technical lead across design coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover
• Manage key stakeholders including clients, consultants, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and specialist vendors to achieve program, quality, safety, and commercial outcomes
• Coordinate complex interfaces across CSA, fit‑out, ICT/ELV, fire systems, BMS, and critical infrastructure, reducing rework and improving commissioning readiness
• Drive structured completion and handover processes, including ITPs, test packs, asset data, O&M manuals, training, defects, and seasonal commissioning planning
• Partner with the broader project team on risk, methodology, sequencing, and constructability, ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements
• Promote and embed a proactive safety culture, ensuring all services works are planned and executed safely

About You

This is a key leadership role for someone who enjoys solving complex interface challenges, driving disciplined planning, and building strong relationships across clients, consultants, subcontractors and commissioning stakeholders.

• Proven experience leading MEP delivery on large-scale, complex construction projects (data centres, hospitals, commercial towers, infrastructure, or similar service‑intensive builds)
• Strong knowledge of services delivery, commissioning readiness, and staged handover in high-performance environments
• Demonstrated capability to lead subcontractor performance, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive outcomes through structured planning and communication
• Sound commercial awareness (progress, variations, claims support) and a strong quality mindset (ITPs, inspections, compliance, documentation)
• Relevant trade, engineering, or building qualifications (electrical or mechanical), or equivalent experience
• Ability to translate between technical design intent and practical site delivery requirements

Why join UGL?

• Deliver a high‑profile data centre project backed by the global scale and capability of the ACS Group
• Be part of a business connected to hyperscale and mission‑critical infrastructure pipelines worldwide
• Access global best practices, technical expertise, and delivery systems
• Operate in a Tier 1 environment that invests in people, innovation, and long‑term capability
• Build your career with structured development, internal mobility, and potential international pathways
• A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality – earn cashback on everyday health activities
• Access a wide range of employee benefits and discounts across retail, food & wine, insurance, and entertainment