Head of Technical Excellence
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Head of Technical Excellence & HSQE
Golborne, Warrington (Head Office) with National Travel
The Role
phs Complianceis seeking a high-calibreTechnical Leaderto serve as the definitive authority on engineering standards and service quality. You will be the architect of our technical strategy, ensuring that our 400+ engineers deliver industry-leading solutions across electrical, mechanical, and fire safety systems.
The ideal candidate is aTechnical Subject Matter Expert (SME)who prioritises engineering integrity. You will lead a culture where \"doing it right\" means meeting the highest technical specifications, with safety and environmental compliance naturally following as a byproduct of technical excellence.
Key Technical Responsibilities
- Technical Strategy & Authority:Design and execute a robust technical service quality strategy that benchmarksphs Complianceagainst international engineering standards.
- Engineering Governance:Act as the primaryElectrical Authorised Person/Duty Holder, overseeing the technical integrity of all electrical works and ensuring absolute adherence toBS 7671andElectricity at Work Regulations.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement:Review emerging technologies (e.g., EV infrastructure, IoT-enabled testing) and identify opportunities to innovate service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Technical Competence Management:Take full ownership of the organisations technical certification framework, ensuring all field staff maintain elite-level professional qualifications.
- Advanced Auditing:Lead internal technical audits toISO 9001andUKAS 17020standards, focusing on the quality of engineering output and root-cause analysis of technical failures.
- Accreditation Leadership:Serve as the technical lead for external audits includingNICEIC,CHAS, andSafeContractor, defending our technical methodologies and quality management systems.
- Strategic HSQE Oversight:Manage the HSQE function by integrating safety protocols directly into technical workflows and safe systems of work (SSoW).
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven Electrical Expertise:Minimum of 5 years in anElectrical ManagementorTechnical Directorrole, backed by a Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
- Technical Leadership:Extensive experience acting as anElectrical Authorised PersonorDuty Holderwithin a large-scale engineering or facilities management environment.
- Regulatory Mastery:Expert knowledge of UK electrical legislation, statutory inspection standards, and building engineering services.
- Compliance Certification:Must holdIOSH Managing Safelyand demonstrate a track record of maintaining professional competence toTech IOSHandPIEMAlevels.
Desirable Attributes
- Professional Recognition:MIET Member of the IETor registered with theEngineering Councilas anEngTech.
- Advanced Safety Knowledge:NEBOSH General Certificateor a commitment to achieving it.
- Lead Auditor Status:QualifiedISO 9001 Lead Auditorwith experience in high-stakes technical environments.
- Environmental Stewardship:Member ofIEMAwith an interest in sustainable engineering practices.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will benefit from:
- A competitive salary in a full-time position
- Company car or car allowance
- Great opportunities to develop your career
- Training opportunities to expand your skills
- 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
- Buy / Sell holiday scheme
- Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with phsPerks
- Free Parking onsite so no parking costs
- Community day off to work for a local community or charity
- Access to Virtual GP for you and your family
- Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, tech purchase scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more
phsComplianceis the UK's leading provider of statutory electrical fire safety testing and remedial services, keeping businesses and public sector organisations of all sizes safe and compliant with the latest statutory safety regulations. From business engineering services to compliance engineering, we have everything you need to meet your workplace safety compliance requirements and receive the appropriate building regulations statutory inspections compliance certificate.
At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. xbpsjku We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of let us know if we need to make any reasonable adjustments for you during the recruitment process.
- Location:
- Warrington
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Information Technology
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