Senior Services Manager

Build the infrastructure powering AI, cloud and the digital economy

The global demand for AI, cloud computing and digital infrastructure is accelerating, and Australia has become one of the world's fastest-growing data centre markets. At UGL, in partnership with CPB Contractors, we're delivering some of the nation's most significant hyperscale and mission-critical projects and we're looking for an experienced Senior Services Manager to join our growing team

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role on complex, high-profile data centre developments while building a long-term career within one of the industry's strongest integrated delivery platforms.

Why Join Us?

What sets us apart is our integrated UGL + CPB Contractors model. By combining UGL's expertise in engineering, commissioning and infrastructure services with CPB Contractors' market-leading construction capability, we deliver seamless end-to-end solutions across the entire project lifecycle. Together, we are backed by the global strength of the ACS Group, one of the world's leading data centre construction organisations

The Opportunity

As Senior Services Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination and execution of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) services across major mission-critical projects.

You will be responsible for driving delivery excellence from design coordination and procurement through construction, commissioning, integrated systems testing and final handover. Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and commissioning teams, you'll play a critical role in ensuring successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end building services delivery across complex data centre projects
• Drive design coordination, construction planning, commissioning readiness and operational handover
• Manage critical interfaces across electrical, mechanical, ICT, ELV, fire, BMS and control systems
• Lead stakeholder engagement across clients, consultants, subcontractors and commissioning teams
• Ensure excellence in safety, quality, programme and commercial performance
• Champion structured completion processes including testing, commissioning, asset data and operational readiness

About You

We're seeking a leader with proven experience delivering mission-critical environments and complex building services packages.

You will bring:

• Significant experience as a Services Manager, MEP Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong data centre and mission-critical project experience
• Knowledge of critical systems including UPS, generators, cooling systems, BMS and fire systems
• Strong commercial, planning and stakeholder management capabilities
• Relevant engineering, building services or trade qualifications

Career Growth & Long-Term Pipeline

This is more than a project role.

Australia's investment in AI infrastructure, cloud computing and digital connectivity is driving an unprecedented pipeline of hyperscale data centre developments. As part of our growing Data Centre business, you'll gain exposure to a long-term portfolio of projects and career opportunities across UGL, CPB Contractors and the broader ACS Group.

You'll benefit from:

• A strong pipeline of future data centre and mission-critical projects
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Leadership development and internal mobility pathways
• Access to global expertise and international project networks
• Opportunities to build a career across Australia and internationally within the ACS Group

Next Steps

If you're an experienced Senior Services Manager looking to shape the future of digital infrastructure while building a long-term career with an industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of the recruitment process, checks may be conducted including right to work, reference checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks (as relevant to the role).