Technical Authority

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Shipston-on-Stour; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Authority in Shipston-on-Stour. This senior role involves leading technical standards, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Candidates should have an advanced engineering degree and extensive project delivery experience. The position offers a salary of £50,000 plus bonuses and generous company benefits, with an excellent working environment in the Cotswolds.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Excellent location

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful project delivery in a technical field.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance in a specific technical domain.
• Mentor and coach other engineers.
• Develop and maintain technical standards.
• Review technical designs and documents.
• Make final technical decisions on complex issues.

Skills

Expertise in technical domain

Leadership and mentoring

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Location: Shipston-on-Stour; Salary: £50,000 + Bonus; Working Hours: Monday to Friday; Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Matched contribution pension scheme, Excellent location within the Cotswolds.

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic lighting business who are looking to recruit a Technical Authority to replace the current Technical Authority who’s due to retire at the end of the year. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lighting design professional looking to embrace a fantastic role.

Responsibilities

• Act as the expert within a specific technical domain, providing leadership and guidance by setting standards, reviewing designs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and making critical technical decisions to guarantee quality and safety of projects.
• Mentor and coach other engineers within the field of expertise.
• Developing and maintaining technical standards, design guidelines, and procedures to ensure consistency across projects.
• Reviewing technical designs, calculations, and documentation to verify compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Making final technical decisions on complex issues, including resolving disagreements between engineers.
• Identifying potential technical risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Providing technical guidance and training to less experienced engineers within the discipline.
• Leading technical investigations into incidents or failures to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Working closely with project teams, engineering managers, and other departments to ensure technical alignment and project success.
• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain technical competency.

Skills & Experience

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ...).
• Extensive experience in the relevant technical field with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Leadership qualities to guide and influence technical decisions within a team.