Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Full-Time, Monday - Friday | Senior role | Competitive Salary + Benefits.

We're looking for a senior Technical Manager to act as management representative for our Integrated Management System — safeguarding UKAS accreditation, maintaining ISO 9001, 17020, 17025, 45001 and 14001 compliance, and driving a company-wide culture of quality and technical excellence. You'll report directly to Director and hold real influence over how we operate.

CCP (or equivalent) essential. Senior experience in IMS management and UKAS accreditation required.

About Us

Asbestos Consultants Europe Ltd (ACE) is one of the UK's leading asbestos consultancies, providing expert advice and services to both the public and private sectors.

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic, employee-owned business that's making a real difference? We're one of the UK's top asbestos consultancies, trusted by both public and private sectors to deliver expert advice and high-quality asbestos reports.

We're expanding and looking for an experienced Technical Manager to take ownership of technical compliance and quality assurance across the business. This is a senior appointment for a proven leader who can hold the line on standards, drive continuous improvement, and act as the technical conscience of the company.

Why Join ACE?

• ACE is an Employee-Owned Trust - every team member has a stake in our collective achievements
• 25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays, increasing with service)
• Buy and Sell Holiday scheme
• Medicash Plan
• Bike2work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Life Insurance (after 5 years)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
• Company Events & Free Parking

Ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment? Join us at Asbestos Consultants Europe Ltd and contribute to our mission of providing expert asbestos solutions. Apply now to become part of our expanding team.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you'll act as management representative for our Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring the requirements of ISO/IEC 9001, ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 are not just maintained - but embedded across the business. Reporting directly to the Technical and Quality Director, you'll hold senior responsibility for:

Strategic & Governance

• Shaping, managing and monitoring the Company Compliance Plan, aligned to ACE's strategic objectives
• Maintaining the Register of Regulatory Compliance and ensuring adherence company-wide
• Reporting to Directors on a routine basis, with full review reports at the Annual Review Meeting
• Chairing internal and external meetings to ensure technical and quality matters are properly addressed, reported and communicated

Accreditations & Assurance

• Safeguarding UKAS accreditation and demonstrating company competence, impartiality and performance capability
• Devising, maintaining and delivering an audit and inspection programme covering all technical and quality aspects of company procedures
• Attending and accompanying external auditors during assessments, and completing external assessment questionnaires as dictated by the Compliance Plan
• Managing non-conformance with environmental regulations or EMS requirements, tracking corrective action through to satisfactory completion
• Monitoring deficiencies in the IMS and responding to trends in non-compliance

Leadership & Development

• Overseeing and advising the Quality Systems Manager and Company Auditors
• Coordinating and designing training, including refresher training as required
• Providing professional quality and technical advice, guidance and support across the business
• Ensuring core technical procedure documents are maintained and that personnel are informed of revisions
• Assuming overall responsibility for ensuring complaints are dealt with and resolved without prejudice
• Keeping up to date with current safety, health, environment, quality and technical developments to ensure best practice.

What You'll Need:

• CCP qualification or acceptable equivalent (minimum)
• Assessment and technical auditing qualifications commensurate with the responsibility undertaken
• Deep working knowledge of ISO/IEC 9001, ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Proven experience maintaining UKAS accreditation and managing an IMS
• A track record of influencing at senior level and driving a quality culture
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity. If you're passionate about safety, precision, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for an informal, confidential conversation.