Commercial Director - Building Control

SOCOTEC Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building control provider in the UK is seeking a Commercial Director to lead strategic business initiatives and drive growth. You will manage a high-performing team, develop business plans, and oversee commercial operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, experience in client management, and relevant qualifications such as RICS membership. Enjoy competitive benefits including an electric car scheme and enhanced pension options.

Benefits

28 days holiday with option to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family-friendly support

Discounts app

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build client relationships and deliver excellent client care.
• Experience solving complex issues and implementing solutions.
• Ability to register as an RBI level 3G/3H/4.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business plans.
• Lead commercial efforts to secure new contracts.
• Oversee pricing strategies and contract negotiations.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets.

Skills

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Self‑starting attitude

Ability to manage and direct others

Education

Membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent

Job description

Commercial Director – Building Control

Socotec UK & Ireland is the market-leading independent provider of Building Control, and we are looking for a Commercial Director to support our ambitious growth plans within the Building and Real Estate Division. The successful candidate will deliver excellence to our customers by leading a high‑performing team of industry experts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business plans that align with the company’s objectives in the Building Control division.
• Set financial goals and performance targets for the Building Control department, ensuring profitability and growth.
• Lead commercial efforts to secure new contracts and clients, expanding the Building Control business.
• Support Socotec multi‑disciplinary opportunities, liaising with other business development partners within the business.
• Manage the commercial operations of the Building Control department, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee pricing strategies, contract negotiations, bids, generations and fee structures to optimise revenue generation.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and business targets for each region in support of the Directors responsible.
• Assist the business with the renewal of annual insurance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, contractors, project managers, developers and other stakeholders.
• Organise and develop training platforms for clients around regulatory and procedural changes and help to deliver these to our clients and staff.
• Negotiate and secure Building Control contracts, including frameworks with new and existing clients, ensuring favourable terms for the company; in some instances act as the project manager.
• Act as the primary point of contact for high‑profile clients and projects, addressing any commercial or regulatory concerns.
• Identify potential risks in Building Control operations, both commercial and regulatory.
• Implement strategies to mitigate risks and protect the company’s interests.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Building Control sector.
• Develop and maintain a network of industry contacts to support business growth and market intelligence.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for expansion or diversification.
• Attend key industry events that help to develop the business and provide networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent (or equivalent experience) ensuring CPD requirements are met thereafter to broaden and develop skills.
• Ability to register as an RBI level 3G/3H/4 or ability to engage in the registration or upgrading process within a reasonable time frame.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with clients and deliver excellent client care.
• Self‑starting attitude and ability to work independently as well as part of a large project team.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, development of suitable solutions, and implementation of these solutions.
• Ability to manage and direct others.

Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Business Development and Sales

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits including 28 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support, a discounts app, employee assistance programmes and an enhanced company pension.

How to Apply

Think you’ve got the skills and experience to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.