About Sweco Building Control
We 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 quality and technical expertise that underpins our full suite of Building Control services. Our approach is to listen and engage with clients to anticipate regulatory issues and work in partnership to deliver successful projects.
Role Overview
We are looking for a talented and motivated Technical Director to join our Building Control team, based in the Maidenhead office. The Technical Director is a senior technical role that leads large‑scale, complex projects including healthcare, education and commercial high‑rise residential, and ensures that proposals and tenders are submitted in accordance with Sweco processes.
Key Deliverables
* Work in accordance with Building Regulations, Building Act, Approved Documents, Building Control Performance Standards and RICS professional standards.
* Take responsibility for contractual liability in the bids submitted.
* Negotiate the risk profile within a contract to generate new business opportunities.
* Attend and positively contribute to Board and Director meetings through application of experience, independent thought and alignment with strategy.
Qualifications
* Experience in a similar role.
* MRICS, MCABE, MCIOB membership or equivalent.
* Ability to influence and mentor.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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. A meaningful career that helps transform society as a trusted consultant to our clients.
As the only Building Control body accreditation with ISO 17020, you will maintain the highest standards alongside a team of innovators on a variety of projects, with regular training and bite‑sized learning opportunities.
We offer flexible and hybrid working, a healthy work/life balance and an average of three days of office presence per week.
Employee Benefits
* 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
* We plant a tree for all new starters!
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It’s important to us that all colleagues thrive at work. We strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We 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 and are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme.
Disability Support (reasonable adjustments)
If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk. Please provide:
* Name
* Preferred method of contact (phone or email)
* Position title
* Requisition/vacancy number
We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
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