At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery and commissioning of critical building services on major projects.
- Company: Join Specialised Engineering Technologies, a growing Newcastle-based engineering firm.
- Benefits: Permanent role with career growth, no FIFO, and direct access to leadership.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic team focused on infrastructure for mining and data centres.
- Why this job: Be part of landmark projects and make a real impact in the engineering field.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Engineering and experience in building services or commissioning management.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Working on behalf of the client, you'll oversee the delivery, commissioning and handover of critical building services downstream of the kiosk transformers. You'll work closely with the head contractor, suppliers, commissioning agents and the client's operations team.
Key responsibilities
- Review MEP and other services designs for compliance with client requirements and commissionability.
- Review and approve the head contractor's commissioning plans, test scripts and programme.
- witness and verify FAT, SAT and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Oversee commissioning of LV switchboards, generators, transformers, UPS and cooling systems.
- Act as the client's technical decision-maker to resolve commissioning issues.
- Ensure handover deliverables are complete, including MOPs, O&M manuals and operator training.
- Report commissioning progress, risks and readiness to senior project stakeholders.
About you
- A Bachelor of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar (essential).
- Experience as a building services or commissioning manager with a head contractor, commissioning agent or client (essential).
- Technical knowledge of generators, transformers, UPS and LV distribution (essential).
- Cooling and mechanical services experience (highly regarded).
- Data centre commissioning experience, including IST and live operational environments (highly regarded).
- Industrial, mining or critical infrastructure experience (essential).
- Chartered status (CPEng / NER) highly regarded.
- A White Card and a current driver's licence.
About us
Specialised Engineering Technologies (SET) is a Newcastle-based engineering and construction company delivering infrastructure for mining, data centres and critical facilities. We're growing our major projects team and need an experienced services and commissioning leader. Hunter-based work, with no FIFO or long-distance commute. A key role on a landmark project. A small, growing team with direct access to leadership. A permanent role with long-term career growth in HV and major projects. Start: Early 2027, aligned with project commencement.
Services & Commissioning Manager – Major Projects employer: Specialised Engineering Technologies
Specialised Engineering Technologies (SET) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead quality management on landmark projects in a supportive Newcastle-based environment. With a focus on employee growth and a collaborative work culture, SET provides direct access to leadership and fosters long-term career development without the need for FIFO or lengthy commutes. Join a small, dedicated team where your expertise will make a significant impact on major infrastructure projects.
Contact Details:
Specialised Engineering Technologies Recruitment Team
