About Sweco
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.
About the Role
We are currently looking for an Operations Director to join our Building Standards team in Leeds. Reporting to the Department Manager you will lead and manage a team of Building Control Surveyors, ensuring targets are met in terms of financial results, clients, projects and people. You will develop the team and generate business by looking for leads/opportunities to maximise profit while supporting the wider business unit, region and business.
Responsibilities
- Commercial leadership: Set and deliver team budgets, own profit and loss, ensure accurate financial and project reporting, and identify and manage risks to protect margins.
- Resource and delivery management: Manage workload, capacity and resources against order backlog, direct teams to meet project objectives, and ensure effective project controls and governance.
- Client and business development: Build and maintain strong client relationships, capture client feedback, manage and approve bids, and collaborate with peers to share clients and opportunities.
- People leadership: Develop team capability through coaching and collaboration, drive improvements using staff feedback, and ensure compliance with ethics and mandatory training.
- Quality and compliance: Maintain high standards on Building Regulation projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and professional standards.
- Strategic contribution: Support regional planning, contribute to Board and Director discussions, collaborate with senior colleagues, and elevate risks or opportunities appropriately.
Qualifications
- An appropriate degree along with an appropriate professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB or MCABE.
- RBI registered with a proven track record within Building Control.
- Good understanding of client projects and of the broader division.
- Capacity to influence strategic decision making within the business and an ability to make commercial decisions within defined parameters.
- Good analytical and process ability.
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Competitive pension contribution.
- Life Assurance.
- Private Medical Insurance (including family cover).
- Company car or car allowance.
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme.
- Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions.
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday (with 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.
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme.
- We plant a tree for all new starters.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
It is important to us 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 promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. 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 are a Disability Confident committed employer and support reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
