Senior Commissioning Director – Data Centres

Location: Australia

Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical

Level: Senior Leadership

We’re working with a well-established Data Centre business that is continuing to expand its operations across Australia and is looking to appoint a Senior Commissioning Director to lead commissioning across a growing portfolio of critical infrastructure projects.

This is a senior leadership position, working across development, design, construction and commissioning to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and oversee commissioning activities across major Data Centre projects from design through to handover.

- Develop and manage commissioning strategies, processes and programmes across multiple projects.

- Provide senior technical leadership across MEP systems, including electrical, mechanical, controls and integrated systems testing.

- Lead and develop internal commissioning teams, consultants and specialist contractors.

- Work closely with Development, Design, Construction, Operations and Project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

- Manage Commissioning Agents and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

- Oversee IST, functional performance testing and final handover into operations.

- Identify commissioning risks and drive solutions across complex, high-value projects.





- Establish and maintain commissioning standards, procedures and best practices across the business.

- Support the development and continuous improvement of the organisation's commissioning function.

About You

- Significant experience within Data Centre / Mission Critical commissioning.

- Strong understanding of MEP systems and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

- Proven experience leading commissioning on large-scale or hyperscale Data Centre projects.

- Previous experience managing commissioning teams, consultants and contractors.

- Comfortable operating at a senior stakeholder / executive level.

- Strong understanding of the full Data Centre project lifecycle from design through construction, commissioning and operational handover.

- Experience working for a Data Centre developer/operator, commissioning consultancy, contractor or similar organisation.

- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

- Senior leadership position within an established and growing Data Centre business.

- Prospect to take ownership of commissioning strategy across a significant Australian portfolio.

- Exposure to major hyperscale / critical infrastructure projects.

- Competitive senior-level remuneration package, with scope for $350k–$400k+ total compensation depending on experience and level.

- Long-term career progression within a growing Data Centre platform.

📌 Commissioning - Senior (Sydney)
🏢 Edison Smart
📍 Sydney