Regional Manager - Upper North Island

About the role

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is recruiting a Regional Manager to lead its Regulatory business across the Upper North Island. The role is based in Auckland, Tauranga or Rotorua and involves overseeing a team of Engineer Surveyors while driving commercial performance, customer relationships, operational excellence and business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of Engineer Surveyors
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability and exceptional customer service
• Manage regional operational performance, including resource planning, service delivery and utilisation
• Own financial performance, including revenue, margin, WIP, forecasting and profitability
• Develop and execute regional business growth strategies
• Build and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, quality and safety requirements
• Collaborate with other leaders to drive continuous improvement

Required profile

• Experience in the engineering, inspection, regulatory, compliance or industrial services sector
• Proven leadership experience managing technical or operational teams
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science or Business
• Current unrestricted New Zealand driver licence

Required skills

• Commercial and financial management, including P&L responsibility
• Knowledge of industrial plant, pressure equipment, maintenance or asset integrity environments
• Understanding of statutory, regulatory and safety requirements
• CBIP qualifications or exposure to the inspection industry are advantageous

What we offer

• Competitive salary package plus company vehicle
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Flexible location across Auckland, Tauranga or Rotorua