About Us
Sweco is solving the great societal challenges of our time. 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 is the leading Building Control consultancy in England and Wales, providing market‑leading expertise as a Registered Building Control Approver since 1998.
What does the role involve?
The Technical Director is a senior technical role within the Building Control team, based in our Manchester office. You will lead on large‑scale, complex projects including healthcare, education and commercial high‑rise residential, and ensure that prospects, proposals and tenders are submitted in accordance with Sweco processes. You will also help develop and monitor the technical team members by sharing experience and knowledge.
Key Deliverables
* Work in accordance with the 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, Director meetings through the application of experience, independent thought and alignment with agreed strategy.
Qualifications
* 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.
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 two professional subscriptions.
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday, long service days and the option to purchase up to five 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
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 are committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Committed employer, interviewing applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 who 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 with the application process?
We are a Disability Confident employer and will provide reasonable adjustments to applicants requiring them. If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.
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