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.