Delivery Manager (Trade Services) – Christchurch
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury (Onsite)
Company: BGIS
Employment Type: Full-Time/Permanent
About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, providing innovative solutions to enhance workplace efficiency and business operations. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your skills make a real impact.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to join our Christchurch team in a vital Trade Services Leadership role. You will lead a growing in-house team of trades professionals, delivering high-quality maintenance services to internal clients across a broad range of trade disciplines. These include Electrical Technicians, HVAC Technicians, Carpenters, Plumbers, Painters, Roofers, Floor Installers, and more .
This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for the end-to-end coordination of works — from scoping, quoting, and scheduling to quality assurance and compliance. You’ll also drive workforce planning, manage team performance, support recruitment and training, and identify areas for improvement.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager (South Island), you will oversee 4+ direct reports (Site Foremen) and up to 10+ indirect reports , working closely with the Maintenance Manager, National Self-Perform Operational Support Manager, and other internal stakeholders to ensure service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a multi-trade internal team delivering maintenance services
- Scope, price, and schedule works to meet client needs and project timelines
- Ensure safety, compliance, and quality standards are upheld across all jobs
- Drive team development, performance management, and succession planning
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver operational outcomes
- Forecast and align internal resources to meet current and future demands
Skills and Experience
- Trade-qualified or hands-on background in maintenance or construction
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing field-based teams
- Assertive leader with the ability to command respect, enforce decisions, and communicate effectively across all levels of the workforce
- Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Technically proficient, with the ability to work with digital systems and tools
- Experience working within government or commercial contracts (desirable)
Why Join BGIS?
Key Benefits Include:
✔ Dynamic and supportive team environment
✔ Competitive salary and full benefits package
✔ Career development and professional growth opportunities
✔ Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
✔ Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, and donation matching
✔ Employee recognition programs and more!
BGIS is a global leader in facility management, energy and sustainability, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. We employ over 10,000 people worldwide and manage over 50,000 diverse facilities, including critical environments such as data centres. Our clients include sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Government, Higher Education, and Utilities.
How to Apply
If you're a motivated and capable Delivery Manager (Trade Services) ready to take ownership of this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Eligibility
To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand.
BGIS (Asia Pacific) People & Culture team are located in Sydney, Australia.
Explore more opportunities at apac.bgis.com
