Technical/Engineering Manager - ECL

Sgs New Zealand Limited; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and supportive culture

Growth opportunities

Values-driven business

Job summary

Sgs New Zealand Limited is seeking a Technical / Engineering Manager based in New Plymouth. This critical role involves overseeing all technical project execution for the ECL business, from tendering to closeout. You will engage with clients, support the Business Manager, and explore new opportunities for growth.

The ideal candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Engineering, possess significant experience in Industrial Automation, and successfully manage complex projects. This role also offers opportunities for personal development and engagement in a globally recognized organization.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or associated field required.
• Strong background in Industrial Automation and Control systems necessary.
• Functional Safety certification preferred.
• Experience managing complex projects is essential.
• Understanding of industrial risk and cybersecurity important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical project execution from tendering to closeout.
• Provide technical governance and oversight of projects.
• Develop and maintain technical standards and processes.
• Maximize win ratio of proposals through competitive proposals.
• Support negotiations with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Industrial Control Systems

Functional Safety

Project Management

Technical Execution

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Our ECL team is looking for a Technical / Engineering Manager to be based in New Plymouth. This is a key role where you will be accountable for all technical project execution (tendering to closeout) for the ECL business.

This role will support the Business Manager with tendering, client engagement and exploring new opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver results through expert technical execution.
• Deliver results through technical governance, oversight of execution leads and continuous business improvement.
• Provide technical governance by developing, maintaining and improving technical standards, processes, procedures and templates.
• Provide technical assurance through project oversight, review/approval of deliverables, auditing, incident investigation and lessons learned.
• Maintain currency with standards, technologies and solutions relevant to the SGS ECL business.
• Maintain oversight of all projects underway to:
  • Identify and intervene early to mitigate risks to execution (resourcing, scope change, external factors, etc.).
  • Ensure that project budgets are not exceeded, variation opportunities are identified and acted on, and that project commercial performance is maximized.
  • All costs and charges on a project are correctly invoiced each month.
• Maximize win ratio of proposals/quotes by ensuring quoted scope meets minimum client requirements/needs and commercial proposals are competitive.
• Ensure presales data is correctly captured in the SGS CRM system (Salesforce).
• Support the SGS ECL Management Team in their primary/specific responsibilities to ensure key business outcomes are achieved.
• Support negotiations with clients and suppliers.
• Procurement, preparation of proposals and quoting within the assigned level of financial authority.
• Pursue personal development and education to ensure that technical and leadership skills are developed and improved.
• Manage and support project execution professionals by:
  • Developing clear goals and performance metrics,
  • Supporting individual professional development plans, and
  • Enabling mentoring and coaching.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or an associated technical field, with practical experience from within the Engineering sector in general, and industrial cybersecurity, functional safety and/or systems engineering specifically.
• Must have a strong background in Industrial Automation and Industrial Control systems.
• Functional Safety certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Understands industrial risk including integrated systems, cybersecurity and business.
• Experience in business financial functions relating to project delivery (e.g., procurement, invoicing, etc.).
• Full unrestricted driver’s license.

Additional Information

As part of the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, you will enjoy:

• A globally recognised organisation known for quality and integrity.
• You'll contribute to creating a safer, more connected world and support organisations and communities in operating responsibly.
• We provide a stable and supportive culture, growth opportunities
• Our values-driven business encourages continuous improvement and practical excellence.

Apply now to start your career in with a global organisation committed to quality, safety, and professional development.