Commissioning & Testing Manager

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Design Build Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Commissioning Manager - Substations & Transmission Lines
Location: Sydney, NSW
We are partnering with a major joint venture in the renewable energy and infrastructure sector to recruit a highly experienced
Commissioning Manager
. This is a senior leadership role, based initially in Sydney, with travel to project sites as works progress.

About The Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a skilled
Commissioning Manager
to lead and manage commissioning activities across large-scale transmission and substation projects.

Reporting to project leadership, you will oversee commissioning of substations, transmission lines, ancillary support buildings, and associated power technologies. The role requires a proven leader with the ability to manage direct staff and subcontractors, while ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all commissioning activities for substations, transmission lines, and related assets
  • Manage commissioning teams and specialist subcontractors across multiple project stages
  • Ensure testing and commissioning activities comply with WHS, quality, and environmental requirements
  • Provide effective technical planning, design support, and reporting for commissioning works
  • Drive project delivery to meet time, cost, scope, and safety obligations
  • Oversee the preparation of commissioning plans, documentation, and handover processes
  • Liaise closely with construction, environmental, and commercial teams to ensure integrated project delivery
  • Champion a strong safety culture and compliance across all site and office activities

About You

  • Extensive experience in commissioning large-scale, complex electrical infrastructure projects
  • Strong background in HV substations and transmission lines commissioning
  • Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors on major projects
  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering or relevant discipline
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Sound commercial, contractual, and risk management knowledge
  • Demonstrated success in delivering projects to safety, quality, time, and cost objectives

What's On Offer

  • Sydney-based role with ad hoc travel to major project sites
  • Opportunity to lead commissioning on one of the most significant renewable energy projects in Australia
  • Work with a major joint venture in the energy and infrastructure sector
  • Career development and progression with multinational employers
  • Competitive package and long-term project involvement

How To Apply
We are shortlisting on behalf of our client. If you have proven experience commissioning
substations, transmission lines, or major electrical infrastructure projects
and are seeking a senior leadership role, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now to register your interest or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

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