Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contract: Permanent
Office/Hybrid: 4/5 days a week in the office with regular travel
Hours: Full time
Job Profile: Associate Director
Salary/annum: RM 321,782 – RM 591,309
Closing Date: 21 February 2026
Security requirements: This role will require security & financial checks that will be carried out.
Description of role:
TWI is seeking an exceptional senior leader to drive our commercial, operational, and strategic growth across Southeast Asia. This is a high‑impact role at the forefront of expanding TWI’s presence in one of the world’s most dynamic regions. The Group Regional Manager will shape market strategy, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the delivery of world‑class training, certification, professional membership, and technical services.
As the senior representative for TWI in Southeast Asia, you will champion our values, uphold our reputation for technical excellence, and lead a diverse regional team to deliver sustainable growth and outstanding customer experience. The role is based in Kuala Lumpur and requires frequent travel across the region, with occasional travel to the UK.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a region of strategic importance within a globally respected organisation. You will shape the future of skills development, technical excellence, and industry capability across Southeast Asia while working with a mission‑driven team committed to innovation and impact.
The position also oversees compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, manages operational and financial risks, ensures strong P&L performance, and acts as the primary link between regional offices and TWI headquarters in the UK.
Candidates will bring significant senior management experience across multi‑site operations, demonstrate strong leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and negotiation skills. The role requires analytical decision‑making, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and fluency in Malay and English.
Interview process: There will be a two-stage interview process, the first round will be on Microsoft Teams & the second round will be carried out in person in the Kuala Lumpur office, this will take place week commencing 13th April as panel members are travelling to conduct these in person from the UK.
For further details, please follow the Job Description link below:
https://www.twi-global.com/pdfs/careers/Job-Description-Group-Regional-Manager.pdf
Travel:
This position will require frequent travel across Southeast Asia and occasional travel to the UK.
About us:
TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.
We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.
If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.
Diversity statement:
TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.
Inclusion:
We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.
Disability Confident Scheme:
We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.
If you require any additional support during your application, interview or any other aspect of our recruitment process please reach out to [email protected]
Why Work for TWI?
At TWI, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer a competitive rewards and benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work–life balance.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Minimum of 18 days annual leave, plus Malaysian public holidays
- Group Hospitalisation & Surgical (GHS) and Group Term Life (GTL) insurance
- RM1,500 annual outpatient medical coverage
- Retirement contributions through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
- Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities
- Onsite parking and other employee perks that make TWI a great place to work
We understand that balancing professional and personal commitments can be challenging. That’s why we continuously review and enhance our family-friendly policies, including hybrid working arrangements, flexible working options, enhanced maternity benefits, and paid parental leave.
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week (full-time)
- Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm
At TWI, you’ll find a supportive, inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged.
Artificial Intelligence:
At TWI, we want you to know that your application is in good hands. We do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Instead, every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager. We believe in being open and transparent with our candidates, and we’re committed to giving your application the attention it deserves.
As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.
We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.
The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.
TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.
Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.
- Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
- Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
- Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
- Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
- Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
- Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers
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What We Do
TWI is a global leader in technology engineering providing research and consultancy to its Members. Respected for its expertise, professionalism, impartiality and confidentiality, TWI works with the most influential companies worldwide across all industry sectors. A Member company benefits from TWI's specialist knowledge in structural integrity and corrosion management, materials testing, NDT, failure investigation, welding and joining technologies, materials processing and training.
