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Commissioning Lead

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Commissioning

Permanent

Commissioning Lead

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Are you working within the Data Centre industry and looking for sunnier climates?

As one team, CIMIC, CPB Contractors and UGL are supporting Australia's data centre sector, and we're expanding our data centre capability. We're looking to connect with experienced professionals from around the world who want to help deliver the next generation of hyperscale, mission-critical and advanced technology facilities.

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.

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.

If you are overseas and looking to relocate, CIMIC is happy to support you throughout your relocation journey, providing guidance and assistance with visa arrangements to help make your move as smooth and seamless as possible.

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about the role, please contact Beth Beth.hood@dornangroup.com

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Beth Hood

beth.hood@dornangroup.com

Commissioning Lead