Head of Engineering - Electrical Bias

HEAD OF ENGINEERING

We are looking for a Head of Technical Operations to join our team in Stevenage. This role will direct and lead technical assurance across the GSK account that enables the day-to-day delivery of exemplar operational technical assurance, to conceptualise, construct, and deliver a fully compliant, progressive, and integrative technical assurance agenda.

This is a critical position to provide direct support to the Account Director on all technical assurance matters; evidencing compliance, providing objective technical analysis and performance measurement; developing and delivering continuous improvement activities.

* Working with SAE, support the delivery of EMCOR UK’s Safety and Technical Competence Management System (CMS) on the GSK account.

* Regularly review account-based competency requirements to provide the proactive and resilient delivery of key safety and technical roles at all times, including Risk Assessment/Management and AP/CP/RP provision.

* Provide technical and safety leadership, along with individual coaching, mentoring and competency checks/assessment of Authorised Persons and Competent Persons (as appropriate).

* Line management of TOM’s (Tech Ops Mngrs) and accountable for all associated technical staff

* Line authority for technical matters over account functions including HR, Occupational Health and Wellbeing, Operations and Procurement.

* Engagement as part of appropriated action groups and forums as instructed by Account Director, working closely with account SMEs to maximise business intelligence to support strategic thinking for the technical model for EMCOR UK.

* Production of timely and accurate reports and interpretation of relevant data in support of safety and technical activity as requested by the Account Director and customer.

​

Who you'll be:

​

* A thorough knowledge of outsourced facilities services within the UK, including hard FM service lines and directly delivered complex projects including M&E, building and civils activities.

 * ​A driver of people and projects with a very strong commercial awareness and a track record of achievement on complex and demanding contracts and accounts.

* Demonstrate a natural leadership style with obvious gravitas and charisma to stand out amongst others and the ability to bring the best out of people.

* An effective and progressive leader with experience of directing and developing multi-disciplined engineering teams in highly regulated and demanding environments

* An experienced Change Leader with the ability to lead and direct others towards acceptance of new business ideas, methods and working practices. A clear understanding of transformational leadership and an ability to change culture and behaviours.

* Recognised Electrical Engineering qualification would be preferred although Mechanical qualification will be considered

* Experience in Quality Assurance systems e.g. ISO, BSI etc is desirable