Technical Director, Building Regulation & Compliance Strategy

SOCOTEC Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in the UK seeks a Technical Director to drive strategic growth and technical excellence. This senior role involves overseeing complex building regulation projects and mentoring high-performing teams. The ideal candidate must have chartered status and over 10 years of experience in building regulations, along with strong leadership and business development skills. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

25 days of holiday

Electric car scheme

Enhanced company pension

Employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Demonstrated managerial experience overseeing complex projects.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical quality, innovation and consistency across all projects.
• Oversee delivery of complex building regulation projects.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Chartered status with RICS, CABE or equivalent

Minimum 10 years' experience in building regulations and compliance

Proven experience in delivering complex, high-value projects

Strong relationship management and business development capability

Exceptional technical leadership and mentoring ability

Education

Recognised technical or compliance certifications

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

A leading testing and certification company in the UK seeks a Technical Director to drive strategic growth and technical excellence. This senior role involves overseeing complex building regulation projects and mentoring high-performing teams. The ideal candidate must have chartered status and over 10 years of experience in building regulations, along with strong leadership and business development skills. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and a flexible working environment.