Head of Technical Excellence & HSQE
Golborne, Warrington (Head Office) with National Travel
The Role
phs Compliance is seeking a high‑calibre Technical Leader to 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 a Technical 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 benchmarks phs Compliance against international engineering standards.
* Engineering Governance: Act as the primary Electrical Authorised Person/Duty Holder, overseeing the technical integrity of all electrical works and ensuring absolute adherence to BS 7671 and Electricity 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 organisation’s technical certification framework, ensuring all field staff maintain elite‑level professional qualifications.
* Advanced Auditing: Lead internal technical audits to ISO 9001 and UKAS 17020 standards, focusing on the quality of engineering output and root‑cause analysis of technical failures.
* Accreditation Leadership: Serve as the technical lead for external audits including NICEIC, CHAS, and SafeContractor, 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 an Electrical Management or Technical Director role, backed by a Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
* Technical Leadership: Extensive experience acting as an Electrical Authorised Person or Duty Holder within 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 hold IOSH Managing Safely and demonstrate a track record of maintaining professional competence to Tech IOSH and PIEMA levels.
Desirable Attributes
* Professional Recognition: MIET Member of the IET or registered with the Engineering Council as an EngTech.
* Advanced Safety Knowledge: NEBOSH General Certificate or a commitment to achieving it.
* Lead Auditor Status: Qualified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor with experience in high‑stakes technical environments.
* Environmental Stewardship: Member of IEMA with 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
* Management annual bonus
* 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.com
* 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…
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