Field Services & Inspection Business Manager

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world

SGS is looking for a Field Services and Inspection Business Manager to join out team on a full time permanent basis, to oversee the business function of inspections, including NDT, smart NDT, and OCTG inspection operations throughout Australia and PNG.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain a safety culture that minimises hazards and injuries.
• Ensure profitability of each business location with a strong sales focus.
• Manage operational rollouts to establish growth in line with business plan expectations.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients both locally and internationally.
• Manage and update dedicated sales tools, including CRM.
• Handle relationships for subcontracted services.
• Expand business offerings in line with opportunities and strategic plan.
• Develop and monitor a plan for operational expansion.
• Establish and expand the customer base in Australia by identifying growth opportunities.
• Implement strategies to optimise operational effectiveness.
• Manage daily operations to ensure work is completed to required standards.
• Handle all aspects of financial reporting, including forecasting and cost control.
• Create a culture of high performance and quality through motivation and leadership.
• Ensure succession planning, staff professional development, and training.
• Implement continuous improvement drive towards efficiencies.
• Maintain effective communication with senior management and other key business units.
• Monitor key market activities, including customers, potential customers, and competitors.
• Identify new service offerings and sales opportunities.
• Prepare tender responses, quotations, and service order agreements.

• Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in Engineering and inspections.
• Strong commercial financial management experience.
• Strong sales and business development background.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience and understanding of customer requirements.

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•    Paid parental leave
•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•    Ongoing learning & development 
•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.