Buisness Development Director - Fire Safety

Buisness Development Director
- Fire Safety

• Full-time
• Department: CAD-CAD
  - Divisional Admin
• Business Unit:
  Environmental

About Environment & Safety SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges.

We use industry‑leading tools and science‑based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients.

What's in it for you? Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Business Development Director – Fire Safety

We are looking for a Business Development Director to lead the business development activities within the Fire Safety Practice business unit, and collaborate with the wider UK BD teams to develop leads and client relationships with a focus on fire damper surveys and maintenance, fire compartmentation, fire door inspections and fire risk assessments.

Develop strategic growth initiatives and actions with specific clients and sectors.

Align the Group services to ensure a combined offering for both proactive opportunities and reactive scoping.

Proactive client identification and engagement, dealing with incoming enquiries, understanding needs and scope/quoting packages of work and ensuring transition to PO/contract award prior to handover to Ops.

Skills and knowledge

• 10 years’ experience in the testing, inspection and certification sector
• Specific knowledge of fire services, particularly fire damper inspections & maintenance

Education and qualifications

• GCSE English, Mathematics and Science (A-C) or equivalent.
• A-Levels or equivalent
• Driving Licence

We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.