Commissioning Manager - Mission Critical Data Centres

About the role

A global leader in independent third-party commissioning and consulting for mission-critical facilities is expanding its APAC delivery team. It supports hyperscale, colocation and enterprise data centre programmes from design and construction through to testing, commissioning and operational readiness. This is a full-time, high-visibility role leading commissioning delivery across multiple concurrent data centre projects in Sydney, with possible exposure to programmes across the broader APAC region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commissioning delivery across multiple data centre projects, from design review through testing, turnover and project close-out.
• Develop and oversee commissioning plans, procedures, schedules and test documentation for mechanical, electrical and controls systems.
• Coordinate with client teams, consultants, contractors, equipment vendors and Commissioning Agents/Engineers.
• Monitor progress against milestones, identify risks early and drive issue resolution.
• Lead commissioning meetings, chair progress reviews and report on status, risks, defects, test completion and readiness for handover.
• Oversee quality and completeness of commissioning records, test packs, check sheets, scripts and handover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with client standards, project specifications, safety requirements and mission-critical reliability expectations.
• Support and mentor site-based commissioning personnel.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven commissioning and project delivery experience in mission-critical or data centre environments (hyperscale, colocation or enterprise).
• Experience managing commissioning across multiple stakeholders, contractors and vendors on live or fast-track construction programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and reporting skills, able to engage technical teams and senior client representatives.
• Willingness to travel across project locations in Australia and the APAC region; Australian working rights required.

Required skills

• Technical understanding of LV/MV distribution, generators, UPS, cooling systems, HVAC plant, controls and BMS.
• Experience preparing, reviewing or managing commissioning documentation, test procedures, schedules and close-out deliverables.