Commercial Director - Building Control

SOCOTEC UK Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building control provider in the UK is seeking a Commercial Director to drive business growth and manage client relationships. The successful candidate will have a strong background in strategic leadership and financial oversight. Responsibilities include developing business plans, managing risks, and pursuing new opportunities in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Employee benefits and discounts

Employer assistance programs

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Self-starting attitude and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience solving complex issues through analysis and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business plans.
• Manage commercial operations related to budgeting and financial reporting.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Pursue new business opportunities in the Building Control sector.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Management

Client Management

Risk Management

Business Development

Education

Membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent

Job description

Commercial Director - Building Control

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, and we pride ourselves on being the experts and leading authority on building control within the industry.

With a significant portfolio, from small specialist projects to some of the largest opportunities in the country. The team works alongside global leading designers, project managers, developers and clients including social media and tech giants, world leading financial and legal firms and government bodies. We are looking to hire a Commercial Director seeking a new and rewarding career and who enjoys working within a well-structured and amazing team environment.

At SOCOTEC Building Control we understand that we deliver excellence to our customers by having the very best people. 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 get exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement strategic business plans that align with the company’s objectives in the Building Control division
• Set financial goals and performance targets for the Building Control department, ensuring profitability and growth
• Lead commercial efforts to secure new contracts and clients, expanding the Building Control business
• Support SOCOTEC multi-disciplinary opportunities, liaising with other business development partners within the business

Financial Management

• Manage the commercial operations of the Building Control department, including supporting the budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting activities
• Oversee pricing strategies, contract negotiations, bids, generations and fee structures to optimise revenue generation
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and business targets for each region in support of the Directors responsible
• Assist the business with the renewal of annual insurance

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, contractors, project managers, developers and other stakeholders
• Organise and develop training platforms for clients around regulatory and procedural changes and help to deliver these to our clients and staff
• Negotiate, secure Building Control contracts, including frameworks with new and existing clients, ensuring favourable terms for the company & in some instances act as the project manager
• Act as the primary point of contact for high-profile clients and projects, addressing any commercial or regulatory concerns

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks in Building Control operations, both commercial and regulatory
• Implement strategies to mitigate risks and protect the company’s interests

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Building Control sector
• Develop and maintain a network of industry contacts to support business growth and market intelligence
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for expansion or diversification
• Identify and attend key industry events that will help to develop the business and networking opportunities

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent (or qualified suitable experience) ensuring CPD requirements are met thereafter to broaden and develop skills
• Demonstrating compliance through registering as an RBI level 3G/3H/4 or be prepared to engage in the process of registration or upgrading of registration to these levels within a reasonable time frame
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• The ability to build relationships with clients and deliver excellent client care
• A self-starting attitude and an ability to work independently as well as part of a large project team
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, development of suitable solutions and implementation of these solutions
• Ability to manage & direct others

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 an 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, 28 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.