Associate Director - Building Regulations & Compliance Consultancy

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy company in the UK is seeking an Associate Director to manage Building Regulations and Compliance Consultancy projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience and strong communication skills, supporting prestigious clients in delivering excellence. This role offers a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including holidays and an electric car scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ experience in Design or Building Regulations consultancy.
• Practical experience assessing plans and conducting site inspections.
• Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Building Regulations and Compliance Consultancy Projects.
• Develop business opportunities and market services.
• Provide technical advice on building control matters.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Relevant qualifications in Building Control

Associate or full membership of CABE, RICS, CIOB

Tools

Building regulations documentation

Job description

Associate Director - Building Regulations & Compliance Consultancy

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC is the market‑leading independent provider of Building Control, we pride ourselves on being the experts and leading authority on building controls within the industry.

This role will provide a quality service by providing efficient and effective management of local resources with regards to Building Regulations and Compliance Consultancy in line with the company’s aims and objectives.

Working with some of the most prestigious and growing clients and teams you will have the opportunity to help grow the business and develop a class‐leading service to the industry.

Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

• To manage Building Regulations and Compliance Consultancy Projects for Non HRB’s
• To work towards the allocated company and regional financial targets
• Participate in interviews for new staff as appropriate
• To give support, supervision, training and guidance to an allocated team, or colleagues when a ‘team’ is required for a major project
• To undertake and assist with the appraisal and evaluation of technical staff as necessary
• Responsibility for the operational control of the customer base of an allocated team
• To develop business opportunities and market the services offered by the company
• To be fully conversant with all relevant legislation and ensure that procedures are updated accordingly
• Maintain a portfolio of projects for a client base
• Check all new commissions/plans to ensure compliance with building regulations and associated statutory legislation
• Carry out or oversee all relevant inspections on site to ensure compliance with building regulations and associated statutory legislation
• Provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues and clients on building control matters, as necessary
• Consult with the fire authorities and other statutory bodies as necessary
• To follow SOCOTEC policies and procedures with respect to the building control services
• Ensure records and filing are maintained to ensure the company’s quality procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being met
• To communicate effectively (verbally, written, electronically) to meet the job purpose
• Undertake other duties, within the competence of the post holder, as may be reasonably required from time to time

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Associate or full membership of CABE, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent professional body (or working towards)
• CSCS Card
• Relevant qualifications in Building Control, Building Surveying, Architecture or related discipline
• 3–7 years’ experience in Design, Building Regulations and/or Building Control consultancy
• Practical experience assessing plans and conducting site inspections
• Exposure to a range of building types, ideally including complex or higher‑risk projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and deliver projects effectively
• Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations and associated guidance
• Effective communication skills – verbal, written, and report writing
• Good organisational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset

SOCOTEC is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of a 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry‑leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.