Head of Building Control Operations

Sweco; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working

Pension with employer contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance with family

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

Professional subscriptions

28 days holiday + birthday

Cycle2Work

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

EV salary sacrifice

Tree planting for new starters

Job summary

Sweco Building Control in Manchester is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead a team of Building Control Surveyors and drive profitability across projects.

Reporting to the Department Manager, you will manage budgets, bids and client relationships while developing the team and pursuing growth opportunities within England and Wales.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working with a supportive environment and opportunities to shape building standards across the region.

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree along with a professional MRICS, MCIOB or MCABE.
• Understanding of client projects and the broader division.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions and commercial judgment.
• Strong analytical and process-oriented thinking.
• Proven track record in Building Control with RBI registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Building Control Surveyors to meet financial, client, project and people targets.
• Develop the team and generate business by identifying leads and opportunities to maximise profit.
• Set and deliver team budgets, own P&L, and manage risks to protect margins.
• Oversee resource and delivery management, project controls and governance.
• Build and maintain client relationships, manage bids, and collaborate across the business.

Skills

MRICS

MCIOB

MCABE

Commercial mindset

Leadership

Education

Degree + MRICS/MCIOB/MCABE

Job description

Sweco Building Control in Manchester is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead a team of Building Control Surveyors and drive profitability across projects.

Reporting to the Department Manager, you will manage budgets, bids and client relationships while developing the team and pursuing growth opportunities within England and Wales.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working with a supportive environment and opportunities to shape building standards across the region.