Job Description

Commissioning Manager – Mission Critical Data Centres n

Location: Sydney, NSW

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Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Facilities

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Role type: Full-time

About the opportunity n

A global leader in independent third-party commissioning and consulting for mission-critical facilities is expanding its APAC delivery team. The organisation supports hyperscale, colocation and enterprise data centre programmes from design and construction through to testing, commissioning and operational readiness.

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This is a high-visibility role leading commissioning delivery across multiple concurrent data centre projects in Sydney, with potential exposure to programmes across the broader APAC region.

Commissioning Manager – Mission Critical Data Centres n

Location: Sydney, NSW

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Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Facilities

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Role type: Full-time

About the opportunity n

A global leader in independent third-party commissioning and consulting for mission-critical facilities is expanding its APAC delivery team. The organisation supports hyperscale, colocation and enterprise data centre programmes from design and construction through to testing, commissioning and operational readiness.

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This is a high-visibility role leading commissioning delivery across multiple concurrent data centre projects in Sydney, with potential exposure to programmes across the broader APAC region.

Position summary n

As Commissioning Manager, you will lead the end-to-end commissioning process for large-scale, high-availability data centre projects. You will be responsible for commissioning strategy, planning, coordination,



reporting and handover, acting as a key interface between the client, design teams, contractors, vendors and site-based commissioning personnel.

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The role requires robust technical grounding in electrical and mechanical systems, excellent stakeholder management, and proven experience managing commissioning on complex, fast-track, mission-critical builds.

Key responsibilities n

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- Lead commissioning delivery across multiple data centre projects, from design review through testing, turnover and project close-out.
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- Develop and oversee commissioning plans, procedures, schedules and test documentation for mechanical, electrical and controls systems.
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- Coordinate with client teams, consultants, contractors, equipment vendors and Commissioning Agents/Engineers to ensure aligned execution of the commissioning programme.
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- Monitor commissioning progress against project milestones, identify risks or blockers early, and drive issue resolution through to completion.
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- Lead commissioning meetings, chair progress reviews, and provide clear reporting on status, risks, defects, test completion and readiness for handover.
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- Oversee quality and completeness of commissioning records, test packs, check sheets,



scripts and final handover documentation.
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- Ensure commissioning activities comply with client standards, project specifications, safety requirements and mission-critical reliability expectations.
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- Support and mentor site-based commissioning personnel while maintaining accountability for delivery quality, consistency and technical standards across the programme.
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Skills and experience nn
- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical industry experience.
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- Proven experience in commissioning and project delivery within mission-critical or data centre environments (hyperscale, colocation or enterprise).
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- Demonstrated ability to manage commissioning across multiple stakeholders, contractors, vendors and parallel workstreams on live or fast-track construction programmes.
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- Strong technical understanding of key data centre systems, including LV/MV distribution, generators, UPS, cooling systems, HVAC plant, controls and BMS.
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- Experience preparing, reviewing or managing commissioning documentation, test procedures, schedules and close-out deliverables.
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- Strong stakeholder management, communication and reporting capability, with confidence engaging both technical teams and senior client representatives.
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- Ability to travel as required across project locations in Australia and the APAC region.
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- Australian working rights required for this Sydney-based appointment.
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