Head of Technical Excellence Job at PHSGroup (Warrington)

Head of Technical Excellence

PHSGroup

Location:
United Kingdom , Warrington

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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)

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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