Job Title

South Island Branch Manager

Job Description Summary

Manage operations of the Facilities Services Business in the South Island. growing capability, presences and growth through both the Christchurch and Dunedin Branches. creating and developing succession plans for clients and teams, improving processes and client retention, and ensuring regions profitability.

Job Description

We’re seeking a South Island Branch Manager to take ownership of our regional trades function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational performance, leading a diverse multi-trade workforce and delivering strong commercial outcomes across the South Island.

Reporting to the Director of Facilities Services, you will play a key role in shaping team culture, strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the business, ensuring we continue to set the benchmark for service delivery in the market.

• Deliver regional financial performance including revenue, margins, WIP and debt targets
• Drive labour utilisation, recovery and operational efficiency
• Lead and develop a positive, high-performing team culture
• Manage a multi-disciplinary trades workforce (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and subcontractor network
• Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across all contracts
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at a regional level
• Identify and grow new business opportunities, introducing innovative and technology-led solutions
• Oversee integration of new work and growth opportunities into the region
• Manage escalated issues and ensure timely resolution
• Ensure compliance with subcontractor, H&S and people management frameworks
• Support regional account retention and growth

Skills & Experience

• Building services or technical qualifications / Trades background essential
• Proven leadership experience managing trades teams and subcontractors
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial or corporate maintenance environment
• Strong business development capability with a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Project management experience within maintenance or facilities environments
• Solid understanding of health & safety best practice
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office; JDE experience advantageous
• Commercially Savy and client centric approach.

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”