Commisioning Manager
Recruit Search Grow
Australia, Victoria, West Melbourne
$185000 - $225000 annum
- Full-time
- Victoria
Commissioning Manager – Data Centre & Major Infrastructure Projects (Victoria)
Our client is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a respected engineering and construction team delivering mission-critical data centres and large-scale infrastructure projects across Victoria.
This senior role offers the opportunity to lead commissioning delivery across complex, high-stakes projects, ensuring systems are fully tested, compliant, and operational prior to handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage end-to-end commissioning activities across multi-disciplinary projects, with a focus on data centre electrical, mechanical, and control systems
- Develop commissioning plans, strategies, and sequencing schedules, including redundancy, failover testing, and operational readiness
- Oversee and mentor commissioning engineers, contractors, and technical specialists
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues
- Ensure all commissioning activities meet compliance, safety, and performance requirements, including Tier certification standards for data centres
- Produce professional commissioning documentation, reports, and handover packages
- Act as the key interface between project teams, clients, and stakeholders
What You’ll Bring:
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
- Mandatory experience commissioning data centres – mission-critical power, cooling, and control systems
- 7–10 years’ commissioning experience across major infrastructure or high-value facilities
- Proven leadership of commissioning teams or major commissioning packages
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including UPS, generators, cooling systems, BMS, and EPMS
- Experience in testing, troubleshooting, and validating integrated systems
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
Benefits:
- Ongoing professional development and leadership pathways
- Employee wellbeing and recognition programs
- Supportive, collaborative engineering team environment
- Flexible work arrangements where suitable
- Competitive senior-level salary package with potential allowances
Diversity and Inclusion Our client values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace.
Apply Now For a confidential chat, contact Danny Gillham on 0408 444 079
or email danny.gillham@recruitsearchgrow.com