Technical Director - Building Control Job Lee-on-the-Solent area,England UK,Engineering

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 to join our highly successful Building Control team, based in our Solent office.

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.
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
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Work 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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