Technical/Engineering Manager - ECL

SGS; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Stable and supportive culture

Values-driven business

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Technical / Engineering Manager in New Plymouth. This role will oversee technical project execution, ensure compliance with standards, and support the Business Manager in client engagement and tendering. The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in Engineering, strong experience in Industrial Automation, and a proven track record in managing complex projects. Join SGS and contribute to creating a safer, more connected world while enjoying a stable and supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Industrial Automation and Industrial Control systems.
• Experience managing complex projects within the engineering sector.
• Full unrestricted driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all technical project execution from tendering to closeout.
• Deliver results through technical governance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain oversight of ongoing projects to mitigate risks.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Industrial Control systems

Technical project execution

Business financial functions

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related field

Functional Safety certification or equivalent

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.