Regional Manager - Spain

About the role

Core Laboratories is looking for a Regional Manager for Spain, based in Madrid. The role manages the operational performance and profitability of the assigned Spanish branches, including inspection and laboratory operations, personnel, resource deployment, quality and safety. Reporting directly to the Country Manager, the Regional Manager links the Country Manager to the Branch Managers and ensures consistent execution of approved country plans.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Branch Managers in day-to-day management of inspection and laboratory operations, set branch objectives, run performance reviews and implement corrective plans.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment and technical capacity across branches, standardise operating practices and maintain contingency plans for workload peaks, staffing shortages and equipment failures.
• Prepare and consolidate branch budgets and forecasts, review revenue, profitability, labour costs and expenses, and recommend headcount, equipment and capital requests to the Country Manager.
• Ensure quality control records, technical procedures and audit documentation are maintained, and that inspection and laboratory results are accurate and reported on time.
• Ensure employees receive technical, safety and policy training, maintain safe working practices, and investigate incidents, near misses, complaints and non-conformances.
• Coach and evaluate Branch Managers, coordinate recruitment and promotions with HR, and monitor workload and employee availability.
• Maintain customer contacts, identify new opportunities and promote Saybolt services, and resolve customer concerns promptly.
• Provide consolidated operational and financial reporting, escalate significant risks, and lead improvement and digitalisation initiatives.

Required profile

• Degree in petroleum, petrochemical, scientific, engineering or a related field, or at least five years of relevant management experience and/or equivalent training in inspection and laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of petroleum, chemical or gas inspection and testing, quality management, safety requirements and technical standards.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English.
• Ability to travel regularly between branches and a valid driving licence where driving is required.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, reporting and company business systems.
• Ability to analyse budgets, financial reports, operational data and quality control information.