MEP Services Manager

CDC Data Centres Pty; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Data Centres is seeking a Services Manager to lead high‑scale, complex construction and service projects at our Silverdale site. You will drive initiation, planning and execution, coordinating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to ensure quality, safety and on‑time delivery.

Key responsibilities include overseeing critical infrastructure and services, managing planning, change control, reporting and contractor engagement, and ensuring favourable project outcomes across the

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-scale and complex construction projects.
• Exposure to electrical systems, power generation, fire safety or HVAC services.
• Strong time management, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data centre service projects, managing critical infrastructure and technical services.
• Plan projects, manage changes, coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with subcontractors to identify and mitigate risks in trades and site works.
• Conduct site inspections, report defects and progress, and participate in meetings.
• Review progress claims and manage reporting to clients.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Stakeholder management

MS Office/MS Project

Aconex

Primavera P6

Construction

Risk management

Education

Electrical or HVAC qualification

Tools

Aconex

Primavera P6

Job description

Make your mark in this exciting opportunity at one of ANZ’s leading data centre developers.

• Industry leader with strong project pipeline
• Collaborative and Fast-Paced Environment
• Leadership role on Australia's Largest DC Program

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities. Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team. Our people are responsive, innovative and trusted in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

The Services Manager will manage assigned projects to support the construction requirements of CDC Data Centres onsite at Silverdale. This role offers substantial support to project teams throughout the initiation, planning, and execution of internal operational and construction projects, while also tracking and reporting on their outputs and outcomes. The Services Manager will collaborate with both technical and non-technical internal stakeholders to achieve quality assurance, and financial success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee data centre service projects, managing critical infrastructure and technical services to ensure successful delivery.
• Handle project planning, change management, customer coordination, reporting, and internal stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with sub-contractors to identify and mitigate risks in service trades, documentation, design, and site works.
• Conduct site inspections, report on defects and progress, and participate in site meetings to ensure successful service delivery.
• Review monthly progress claims, work with project coordinators to complete claims, and manage weekly and client reporting.

About you:

This role is ideal for Services Managers with demonstrated experience delivering high-scale and complex construction projects. Individuals with exposure to electrical systems, power generation, fire safety, or HVAC services are encouraged to apply.

This role needs strong time management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills to effectively balance client needs, contractor schedules, and industry regulations for successful project execution.

• Demonstrable successful track record of delivering commercial scale electrical, communications and technology projects with complex supply chains and varied skill sets.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with a broad portfolio of internal and external stakeholders.
• Electrical or HVAC qualification (Trade of Engineering) or extensive experience in similar environments.
• Advanced MS office/MS project skills, experience using Aconex and Primavera P6 tools.
• New Zealand citizen or permanent resident with ability to obtain and maintain a NZ Security Clearance.

Closing Date: Applications close 4:59pm, 12th of October 2026,