Technical Director - Building Control

Sweco

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance (including…)

Company car or car allowance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle

Job summary

Sweco Building Control in Manchester seeks a Technical Director to lead large-scale Building Control projects, including healthcare, education and high-rise commercial developments. You will guide bids, ensure regulatory compliance and mentor the technical team to share knowledge and experience.

The role requires RBI Registration with MRICS/MCABE/MCIOB membership or equivalent and strong communication skills, in a flexible, hybrid working environment with client-facing leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience in a similar Building Control role.
RBI Registration is required.
MRICS/MCABE/MCIOB membership or equivalent is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead on large-scale, complex Building Control projects (healthcare, education, commercial high-rise).
Ensure bids, proposals and tenders comply with Sweco processes and standards.
Mentor and develop technical team members through experience sharing.
Interface with Board and Directors to align strategy and risk profiles.

Skills

Influence and mentorship

Communication skills

Education

RBI Registration

MRICS

MCABE

MCIOB membership or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

Sweco Building Control are the leading Building Control consultancy in England and Wales, providing market-leading expertise as a Registered Building Control Approver since 1998. We pride ourselves on our quality and technical expertise that underpins our full suite of Building Control services, our approach is to listen and engage with our clients to anticipate the regulatory issues that will need resolving and work in partnership to deliver a successful project.

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Technical Director based in our in Manchester office to join our highly successful Building Control team.

What does the role involve?

The Technical Director is a senior technical role within the Building Control team. You will lead on large-scale, complex projects including healthcare, education and commercial high rise residential as well as ensuring that prospects, proposals and tenders are submitted in accordance with Sweco processes. You’ll also help develop and monitor the technical team members by sharing experience and knowledge.

Key Deliverables Will Include

Working in accordance with the Building Regulations, Building Act, Approved Documents, Building Control Performance Standards and RICS professional Standards.
Taking responsibility for contractual liability in the bids submitted.
Negotiating the risk profile within a contract to generate new business opportunities.
Attending and positively contributing to Board, Director meetings through the application of experience, independent thought and alignment with agreed strategy.

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Possess

Experience in a similar role.
RBI Registration.
MRICS, MCABE, MCIOB membership or equivalent.
The ability to influence and mentor.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

What's in it for you?

Working for Sweco Building Control you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop together. A meaningful career where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

As the only Building Control body accreditation with an ISO 17020, in relation to impartiality, you'll work to maintain the highest standards alongside a team of innovators in a variety of projects, with regular training and bitesized learning opportunities.

We're committed to enabling all our colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible and hybrid working, to ensure we have a healthy work/ life balance, and ask our employees to have an office or site presence on an average of three days a week.

Employee Benefits Include

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks policy)
Competitive pension contribution
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
Company car or car allowance
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
Payment of 2 professional subscriptions
28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday, long service days and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
Cycle2Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK .

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.