South Island Business Manager

The Company This business is a well-established and highly regarded consultancy operating across the property and construction sector. Known for consistent delivery of quality outcomes, it has built a strong reputation with clients across both the public and private sectors. Over time, the South Island presence has developed into a capable and well positioned regional operation, with an established team, loyal client base and a strong pipeline of work across Canterbury, Otago, Southland and Central Otago. With those foundations now in place, the business is entering its next phase, with a clear focus on strengthening its market presence, deepening client relationships and driving sustainable growth across the region. The Role The Business Manager will take full ownership of the South Island business unit, leading its performance, growth and overall direction. This is a senior leadership role focused on market engagement, commercial leadership and team development, rather than day-to-day project delivery. You will be responsible for building on the existing platform, strengthening relationships with key clients and partners, and actively driving new business development and opportunity conversion across the South Island market. You will also identify and pursue further avenues for sustainable growth in line with the wider business strategy. Alongside this, you will lead and develop an established team, creating a high-performing and collaborative environment while ensuring consistent delivery of quality outcomes across all projects. Operating at a strategic level, you will oversee project delivery through senior team members while maintaining full accountability for financial performance, budgeting, forecasting and regional P&L outcomes, as well as resource planning and overall business success. As part of the wider leadership group, you will contribute to business planning and aligning regional performance with national objectives. The Ideal Candidate This role will suit an experienced senior leader from within the construction, consultancy or professional services environment who is comfortable operating across both strategic and commercial leadership responsibilities. You will likely bring: A strong background in senior client-facing leadership roles within construction, consultancy or professional services. Proven experience building and maintaining senior client and partner relationships that translate into sustained business growth A track record of identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities into secured work Strong commercial acumen, including accountability for financial performance, budgeting, forecasting and/or P&L ownership Experience leading teams at a senior level, with a focus on performance, culture and capability development Confidence operating in the market as a visible and credible senior leader A leadership style that balances commercial drive with strong people leadership and collaboration #J-18808-Ljbffr