Head of Technical Assurance

Our Business

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Our Head Office is based in Stockton-on-Tees and is home to our administrative support teams, engineering & maintenance support team & energy services teams.

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting for a Head of Technical Assurance. In this role you will implement and continuously improve a formal, capable and independent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] technical and engineering structure. Covering all operational areas, delivering rigorous engineering governance and technical support through supporting systems, processes and procedures. You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, own, deliver and drive the group’s overall technical vision and roadmap for the success of the group.
• Define technical principles for safe compliant operations, project decisions and technology selection decisions.
• Ensure systems and processes are scalable, secure, and maintainable to all assets within the portfolio.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate and in line with contracting strategies.
• Ensure the business structure depicted within the Group Operating Standard is owned, adhered to by all team members and indirect reports on operational and non-operational assets.
• Lead, coach, mentor and develop engineering managers, leads as necessary.
• Establish and implement engineering compliance & best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree qualified in an engineering discipline, or equivalent
• In-depth experience of operating within high hazard environments.
• Registered with a professional body.
• Relevant experience in maintaining and managing effective relationships with both internal and external personnel.
• Committed to self-development.
• Undertakes appropriate training & actively seeks out opportunities to put into practice.

What you will receive from us

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business which delivers net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance in the safety, availability, reliability and efficiency of energy infrastructure, industrial processes and related commercial activities - unlocking value for our customers as a trusted partner. Part of the Ara Partners portfolio of companies.

Application Instructions

Click to submit your application. The deadline is May 29, 2026.