Head of Technical Excellence

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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… About phs Compliance: phs Compliance is 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. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. Please let us know if we need to make any reasonable adjustments for you during the recruitment process. In Short Industry Consumer Goods & FMCG Founded 1963 Location Caerphilly, CF83 1XH, GB Company size 1000 - 4999 PHS Group We
provide washroom, healthcare and floorcare hygiene services, and a range of
specialist services, to more than 120,000 customers at 300,000 locations
helping to meet the needs of more than 100 million people. As the leading
hygiene services provider in the UK, Ireland and Spain, we’re driving
innovation and change in our industry, focusing on the sustainability challenges
that matter most to our customers and their customers. Our Company Washroom
Products and Services, Hygiene waste management, Specialist floorcare and
matting, Supply and maintenance of high visibility work wear , Waste balers and
compactors, Electrical and PAT testing, Create rental and packaging, Washroom
supplies, Interior and exterior planting, and Decorated Christmas trees About Us Expert hygiene
services for your business phs provide fully
serviced hygiene solutions and expert advice to all types of industries. Our
main areas of focus are Washroom, Healthcare, and Floorcare Hygiene. This
includes, but is not limited to, compliant waste disposal, water saving
devices, and mats made from recycled plastic bottles (rPET) and abandoned
fishing nets. Our specialist businesses can also support with additional
requirements, including electrical safety testing, industrial workwear supply and
laundry, interior and exterior planting, rental crate hire,
and waste reduction and segregation. Similar Head Of Technical Excellence Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Design Managers Adler & Allan Ltd Warrington (WA1) Competitive + Benefits 2 weeks ago Community Engagement Specialist First Technical Recruitment Warrington (WA4), WA4 £25k - 30k per year + commission 3 weeks ago Technical Systems Manager KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED The Shires, St. Helens (WA10), WA10 Bonus scheme, extensive benefits, hybrid scheme 3 weeks ago Location Service Manager Nationwide Platforms Milton Ernest, Bedford (MK44), MK44 1FD Competitive 2 weeks ago Roadside Technician - Stockport RAC Stockport (SK1), SK1 1EB £36,400 - £60,000 per year 3 weeks ago Field - Sales Engineer Oliver Valves Parkgate Industrial Estate, Knutsford (WA16), WA16 8DX Competitive 2 weeks ago Location Service Manager Nationwide Platforms Thelwall, Warrington (WA4), WA4 4QT Competitive 3 weeks ago Quality Systems Manager Engineering Northwich (CW8) £40000.0 - £50000.0 per annum + Circa £45,000 1 week ago Head of Technical Compleat Food Group Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire £75000 - £80000 per annum 2 weeks ago Director of Building Surveying - Manchester TSA Surveying Ltd Manchester, Greater Manchester £100000 - £125000 per annum 2 weeks ago Management jobs Management jobs in Warrington Technical jobs Technical jobs in Warrington Jobs in Warrington Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026