Technical Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Taunton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

W504 CCP P402 P403 P404 P405 IOSH Managing Safely ILM Level 3

FULL DESCRIPTION

Technical Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an NRS Technical Manager to oversee asbestos operations across power stations in Taunton, Bridgwater, and Highbridge. The role involves technical oversight, ensuring compliance with UKAS procedures, managing a technical team, and serving as the primary technical reference for asbestos-related activities.

Role Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the technical oversight of the asbestos operations of the NRS contract.
  • Ensure all asbestos‑related work (including testing, inspection and consultancy) is carried out in accordance with the company's UKAS accredited procedures.
  • Lead the maintenance of current knowledge across all standards, reference texts, guidance documents and information sources (including, but not limited to, HSE, BOHS, UKAS, ATAC and other trade bodies), ensuring all relevant parties are briefed on changes impacting systems, accreditations and resources.
  • Line manage the Technical Team to ensure all technical, quality and compliance activities are carried out in accordance with documented system requirements and instructions from Senior Management.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all asbestos‑related activities are undertaken in accordance with their arrangements and all relevant legislation and asbestos guidance.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the Client remains compliant with the relevant Nuclear Restoration Service (NRS) standards.
  • Act as the primary technical reference for the asbestos operations of the company and provide technical advice and expertise where required to all NRS Power Stations.

Required Qualifications

  • W504, CCP or Proficiency certificates P402, P403, P404 and P405.
  • IOSH Managing Safely.
  • ILM Level 3 or demonstrable experience at a senior level within an organisation.
  • At least 5 years' experience in an accredited asbestos‑specific work environment with demonstrable extensive working knowledge in all technical disciplines detailed in the Job Role Brief section.
  • Experience in undertaking the defined role of Technical / Site Manager in a UKAS accredited organisation.
  • Experience in production, modification, update and maintenance of Quality and Technical systems.
  • Experience in auditing, including both technical and system audits.

What's in it for you?

  • The ability to quickly identify, evaluate and reduce risk, providing advice, direction and solutions, and competently delivering outcomes.
  • Opportunities to work as a problem solver both on your own initiative and as part of a wider team.
  • A positive working environment with a clear aspiration to be the best, continuously improving skills and knowledge of yourself and others to deliver an effective, compliant service, right first time.
  • A role requiring strong time management skills and a robust work ethic.

Benefits

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, employee shares schemes, salary finance options, and holiday. Additional perks include virtual GP access, MiDeals discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan are also available.

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To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button on this page. For reasonable adjustments, contact Sadhna Jha at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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