Regional Manager - South Island

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.

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:

• Leading and developing high-performing team of Engineer Surveyors
• Driving a culture of safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction
• Managing day-to-day operations, including scheduling, job delivery, timesheets, and invoicing
• Owning the P&L and improving business performance and efficiency
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across the region
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience within the engineering, regulatory, or Industrial services sector
• Proven leadership experience, ideally managing technical teams
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial acumen, including understanding of financial performance (P&L)
• Sound knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and safety requirements
• A Mechanical Engineering degree (preferred)
• Relevant CBIP qualifications would be an advantage
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What we offer

• Join a globally recognised organisation with a strong reputation for quality and integrity
• Take ownership of a key leadership role with real influence
• Be part of a supportive, experienced team
• Enjoy the lifestyle and opportunities the South Island has to offer

Apply now

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.