Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19808
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Technical Manager at our Amesbury, Farnborough or Bristol sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Technical Manager, you will act as the subject matter expert for Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) across a multitude of QinetiQ sites. Your role will be key to ensuring the safety of the site, and the workforce and contribute to successful outcomes of trials and programmes critical to the UKs National Security.
Day‑to‑day, you’ll lead a team that provides expert technical oversight of permit‑to‑work systems, risk assessments, and high‑risk work controls, ensuring statutory compliance and safeguarding people, assets, and operations employed within Estates Delivery for the following hazardous areas: HV Electrical systems, LV Electrical systems, HAZ Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Petroleum Installations, and Gas Installations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing the organisation’s SSoW framework
- Owning and governing the Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) process, including hot work, electrical HV/LV, Fuel Installations, Confined Space, Working at Height and other high risk activities
- Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and organisational policies
- Supporting and advising Authorised Persons and technical specialists in the safe planning and execution of works
- Developing and maintaining competency frameworks for APs, CPs, supervisors, and operatives
- Supporting delivery of SSoW and PTW training programmes
Essential experience of the Technical Manager:
- Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work, PTW processes, isolations and high risk work controls
- Knowledge of engineering systems: electrical, mechanical, pressure systems
- Experience in operational estates, FM, construction, defence, or industrial environments
Relevant legislation:
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Management of H&S at Work Regulations
- CDM Regulations
- Electricity at Work Regulations
- Fuel Safety Management
- Confined Space Regulations
- PUWER / LOLER
- COSHH
Essential qualifications for the Technical Manager:
- HNC/HND or Degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, building services, etc.)
- Formal Authorised Person (AP) training in relevant disciplines (Electrical, Confined Space, Mechanical, etc.)
- Hold a full current UK driving licence
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week and can be based at our Amesbury, Farnborough or Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Our Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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