Senior
Regional Manager - South Island
Company Description
Lead a high-performing team and drive the growth of regulatory services across the South Island with SGS—a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification. SGS operates a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals.
Job Description
Based in Christchurch, you will lead and grow SGS’s Regulatory business across the South Island. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive performance, develop your team, and ensure operational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and developing high-performing team of Engineer Surveyors
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Driving a culture of safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction
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Managing day-to-day operations, including scheduling, job delivery, timesheets, and invoicing
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Owning the P&L and improving business performance and efficiency
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Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across the region
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Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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Experience within the engineering, regulatory, or Industrial services sector
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Proven leadership experience, ideally managing technical teams
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Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Commercial acumen, including understanding of financial performance (P&L)
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Sound knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and safety requirements
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A Mechanical Engineering degree (preferred)
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Relevant CBIP qualifications would be an advantage
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Additional Information
What we offer
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Join a globally recognised organisation with a strong reputation for quality and integrity
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Take ownership of a key leadership role with real influence
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Be part of a supportive, experienced team
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Enjoy the lifestyle and opportunities the South Island has to offer
If you're ready to step into a pivotal leadership role and drive the future of regulatory services at SGS, we’d love to hear from you.
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