Commissioning Engineer / Manager - Relocate to Australia

Zinfra; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is looking for a Test and Commissioning Lead to oversee T&C services in Australia. The successful candidate will manage teams, ensuring high standards and safety in all activities. This role requires extensive HV commissioning experience, leadership qualities, and a relevant engineering degree. With a strong focus on process improvements and stakeholder engagement, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the energy and utilities sector while supporting projects aimed at achieving Net Zero targets.

Benefits

Visa sponsorship and relocation support

Long-term career growth opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HV commissioning on transmission (132kV) networks.
• Delivery of greenfield and brownfield substation projects.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive national development of Testing & Commissioning services.
• Lead high-performing T&C teams with a focus on safety.
• Manage complex on-site T&C activities, ensuring quality outcomes.

Skills

HV commissioning expertise

Team management

Process improvement

Safety commitment

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Come to Australia and join us in a business critical Commissioning role!

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering major projects for state government clients along Australia’s eastern seaboard. We specialise in energy, utilities, and infrastructure, with a commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability at the core of everything we do.

Our innovative approach and technical expertise enable us to provide exceptional solutions that help Australia progress toward its Net Zero targets. With over 2,000 team members across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, we consistently strive to exceed client expectations and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Test and Commissioning (T& C) Lead/Manager to drive the development and delivery of our T&C services nationally. Reporting to the National Project Engineering Manager, you’ll lead on‑site execution, manage teams of Commissioning Engineers, and ensure all activities meet client expectations and Zinfra’s high standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and expand our T&C capabilities—improving systems, processes, and documentation while supporting tender development and project delivery. You’ll also play a key role in business development and stakeholder engagement, making this a highly visible and influential position within a growing, future‑focused infrastructure business.

Key Responsibilities include

• Driving the national development and delivery of Zinfra’s Testing & Commissioning (T&C) offering, ensuring consistent execution aligned with company standards and client expectations.
• Leading and mentoring high‑performing T&C teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all projects.
• Collaborating with Resource Coordinators to manage and allocate skilled personnel, aligning workforce capabilities with project needs to ensure successful outcomes.
• Executing or overseeing complex on‑site T&C activities, delivering safe, high‑quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Enhancing T&C capabilities across systems, documentation, and processes, championing innovation and standardisation to improve project performance.
• Developing competitive, compliant T&C tender submissions, supporting business growth and alignment with revenue, profitability, and HSEQ targets.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, building trusted relationships to ensure satisfaction, alignment, and long‑term success.
• Identifying and implementing development pathways for internal talent, growing in‑house capability and supporting career progression across the T&C discipline.
• Championing lessons learned and risk management practices, continuously improving project execution through knowledge‑sharing and robust governance.

About You

You’re a results‑driven professional with proven HV commissioning expertise across transmission and distribution networks. With strong leadership skills, you excel in managing complex substation projects, mentoring teams, and driving process improvements. Your commitment to safety, integrity, and high‑quality outcomes sets you apart. An HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering is essential, and experience with SR/TP/BP 141 standards is highly desirable.

Please ensure your profile highlights the below:

• Extensive HV commissioning experience on transmission (132kV) and distribution networks
• Delivery of greenfield and brownfield substation projects across multiple ownership networks
• Strong leadership in team management, coaching, and mentoring for high performance
• Proven ability to implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and consistency
• Deep understanding of HV commissioning standards and compliance requirements
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities with attention to detail and accountability
• Alignment with safety, teamwork, and integrity as core values

We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and First Nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo relevant medicals and pre‑employment checks, reference checks and a national police check.

Application Criteria

• Visa Sponsorship: We are looking to sponsor engineers currently based in the UK. Under the Australia–UK Free Trade Agreement, UK passport holders have streamlined visa pathways, making relocation faster and easier. Applicants must be eligible for visa sponsorship under this agreement. Zinfra will cover visa application costs and relocation expenses.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible for visa sponsorship under this agreement (UK passport holders qualify).
• Relocation Support: The business will cover visa application costs and relocation expenses.
• Closing Date: Applications close on Jan 12th 2026. No applications will be considered after this date.
• Application Process: Applicants must answer qualifying questions and submit all required details.

Notice to Third Parties:

Jemena/Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

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