Commissioning Manager

Step into tomorrow's technology today with UGL. Build a secure and rewarding career with a trusted leader in engineering, construction, and maintenance services. Join us and help deliver the critical infrastructure powering Australia's future.

Location: Flexible, can be based in any major city across Australia, with Adelaide preferred.

About UGL

UGL is a trusted Australian leader in engineering, construction, and maintenance services, delivering end-to-end solutions for major clients across the energy, utilities, resources, and industrial sectors.

As Australia's leading EPCM organisation, we partner with government, private enterprise, and some of the world's most recognised companies to deliver complex projects safely and efficiently.

Our Energy & Industrial business continues to grow, delivering innovative solutions across power generation, transmission, utilities, industrial facilities, renewable energy, and emerging technologies. With strong in-house engineering capability and proven project delivery expertise, we are well positioned to support Australia's evolving energy and industrial landscape.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join our Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team.

About the Role

Reporting to the O&M Manager, the Commissioning Manager will be responsible for leading and managing multi-disciplinary commissioning teams to successfully deliver testing, commissioning, and project handover activities across a diverse portfolio of energy and industrial projects.

This role offers flexibility to be based in any major Australian city, with Adelaide being the preferred location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, plans, schedules, and procedures.
• Lead day-to-day testing and commissioning activities across multiple disciplines.
• Plan, resource, and coordinate commissioning teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams, OEMs, contractors, and clients to facilitate seamless testing and handover activities.
• Drive project progress through daily coordination meetings, issue resolution, and proactive risk management.
• Collaborate with project controls teams to achieve critical project milestones and delivery objectives.
• Foster a strong "One Team" culture across all stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering or a recognised industry equivalent.
• Extensive experience in testing and commissioning within the energy, utilities, industrial, power generation, or related sectors.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical and commissioning teams.
• Strong understanding of commissioning methodologies, project delivery, and operational handover processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

At UGL, you'll work alongside some of Australia's best industry professionals while contributing to projects that shape the nation's future.

We offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounted private health insurance
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Novated leasing options
• A strong health and safety culture
• Dedicated wellbeing and wellness programs
• Paid parental leave
• Leadership and professional development opportunities
• Access to diverse career pathways across the CIMIC Group

Please note that employment will be subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a national criminal history check, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol screening.

Join UGL and be part of a team delivering critical energy and industrial infrastructure across Australia.

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