Lead Technical Auditor
As a Lead Technical Auditor, you will take ownership of PHS Compliance technical auditing capability, ensuring every verification, inspection, and certificate meets the highest standards. You’ll act as the NICEIC Qualified Supervisor, safeguarding compliance with BS 7671 and wider regulatory frameworks.
The Lead Technical Auditor role at phs Compliance will involve:
- Technical Leadership — Lead and manage the Technical Auditor function, ensuring consistent, high‑quality audits across all service lines.
- Qualified Supervisor Duties — Act as the organisation’s NICEIC QS, ensuring full compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
- Audit Quality — Oversee technical verification processes, ensuring accurate documentation and certification.
- Compliance Oversight — Drive adherence to internal policies, external regulations, and accreditation requirements.
- Support the Head of Technical Excellence in maintaining and enhancing compliance with:
UKAS Accreditation requirements, ISO 9001 – Quality Management, ISO 17020 – Inspection Bodies, ISO 45001 – Health & Safety, ISO 14001 – Environmental Management, You’ll also help embed new and emerging technical accreditations, supporting organisational
The ideal candidate for Lead Technical Auditor role at phs Compliance will have:
- Recognised electrical engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation).
- Electrical Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g., 2391).
- Strong working knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition).
- Working knowledge of ISO and/or UKAS‑accredited systems.
- Experience working within compliance‑driven environments.
- Previous experience as a NICEIC QS in a multi‑site or national environment. (Desirable)
- Demonstrable experience in technical auditing, inspection, and certification.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of other compliance service lines (EV charging, fire, HVAC, lightning protection). (Desirable)
- Familiarity with digital certification systems and audit management tools (Desirable)
- Full UK manual Driving License for a minimum of 12 months (Subject to insurance requirements), with a maximum of 6 points.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get:
- A competitive base salary
- Virtual GP for you and your household
- Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with ‘phs Perks’
- Training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in-house training
- Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
About phs:
Phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 63 years of business.
Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, Phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), Phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance.
Phs compliance focuses on helping more than 2,000 UK business customers test, install and manage their property infrastructure assets. PHS Compliance self-delivers electrical test and inspection, M&E installation & maintenance & asset verification with over 400 engineers based nationwide. Our technical and quality management standards are second to none, we are one of a few UK Companies accredited to UKAS 17020 inspection body standards for fixed wire and portable appliance testing.
At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
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