Chief Technical Assurance & Compliance Leader

ISS Facility Services UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facility Services UK is seeking a Head of Technical Compliance & Assurance to lead the technical assurance across a UK-wide estate of approximately 800 buildings. The role provides objective, risk-based assurance that engineering governance, statutory compliance, Safe Systems of Work, dutyholding, competence and technical controls are designed and operating effectively.

Working with the Technical Services Director and cross-functional teams, you will deliver an evidence-based view of

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications reflect formal technical authority of the role.
• Relevant Degree or HNC in an engineering discipline is required.
• Professional engineering registration is expected.
• Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent assurance experience.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification is desirable.
• Discipline-specific qualifications linked to previous dutyholding appointments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical assurance function, providing evidence-based assurance that legal, contractual and technical requirements are identified and managed.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based technical assurance framework across disciplines, sites, suppliers and high-risk activities.
• Define assurance methodologies, including evidence standards, sampling approaches and closure verification requirements.
• Assess design and effectiveness of controls relating to competence, dutyholding, maintenance, statutory inspections and change management.
• Lead and support Safe Systems of Work communities, including Authorising Engineers and Responsible Persons.
• Conduct thematic reviews to identify systemic weaknesses and root causes across the estate.
• Own technical assurance reporting with clear opinions, trend analysis and actionable insights.
• Independently verify corrective actions and support technical risk management activities.

Education

Relevant Degree or HNC in an engineering discipline

Job description

ISS Facility Services UK is seeking a Head of Technical Compliance & Assurance to lead the technical assurance across a UK-wide estate of approximately 800 buildings. The role provides objective, risk-based assurance that engineering governance, statutory compliance, Safe Systems of Work, dutyholding, competence and technical controls are designed and operating effectively.

Working with the Technical Services Director and cross-functional teams, you will deliver an evidence-based view of