Technical Manager

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Technical Manager at our Amesbury, Farnborough or Bristol sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As a Technical Manager, you will act as the subject matter expert for Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) across a multitude of QinetiQ sites. Your role will be key to ensuring the safety of the site, the workforce and contribute to successful outcomes of trials and programmes critical to the UK’s National Security.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll lead a team that provides expert technical oversight of permit‑to‑work systems, risk assessments, and high‑risk work controls, ensuring statutory compliance and safeguarding people, assets, and operations employed within Estates Delivery for the following hazardous areas: HV Electrical systems, LV Electrical systems, HAZ Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, Confined Spaces, Working at Height, Petroleum Installations, and Gas Installations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the organisation’s SSoW framework
• Owning and governing the Permit‑to‑Work (PTW) process, including hot work, electrical HV/LV, Fuel Installations, Confined Space, Working at Height and other high risk activities
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and organisational policies
• Supporting and advising Authorised Persons and technical specialists in the safe planning and execution of works
• Developing and maintaining competency frameworks for APs, CPs, supervisors, and operatives
• Supporting delivery of SSoW and PTW training programmes

Essential experience of the Technical Manager:

• Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work, PTW processes, isolations and high risk work controls
• Knowledge of engineering systems: electrical, mechanical, pressure systems
• Experience in operational estates, FM, construction, defence, or industrial environments
• In depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including:

• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Management of H&S at Work Regulations
• CDM Regulations
• Electricity at Work Regulations
• Fuel Safety Management
• Confined Space Regulations
• PUWER / LOLER
• COSHH

Essential qualifications for the Technical Manager:

• HNC/HND or Degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, building services, etc.)
• Formal Authorised Person (AP) training in relevant disciplines (Electrical, Confined Space, Mechanical, etc.)
• Hold a full current UK driving licence

This role is 37 hours per week and can be based at our Amesbury, Farnborough or Bristol site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.