Technical Director - Building Risk & Compliance (BRAC)

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

Technical Director - Building Risk & Compliance (BRAC)

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC is the market-leading independent provider of Building Control; we pride ourselves on being the experts and leading authority on building controls within the industry. A senior leadership role responsible for driving technical excellence, project delivery, and strategic growth across Building Regulations and Compliance Consultancy services. The Technical Director will lead service line development, mentor high‑performing teams, enhance technical capability, and collaborate with the Operations Director to shape business strategy, structure and expansion. Working with some of the most prestigious and growing clients and teams, you will have the opportunity to help grow the business and develop a class‑leading service to the industry. Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Partner with the Operations Director to define and implement long‑term strategic goals for the business unit, including service line expansion, structural development and market positioning
• Drive technical quality, innovation and consistency across all projects and services
• Act as the principal technical authority, providing expert advice and direction on building regulation, compliance and associated legislation
• Lead the continual development of service lines to align with emerging industry needs and regulatory changes

Project Delivery Excellence

• Oversee delivery of complex building regulation and compliance consultancy projects, ensuring technical rigour, commercial efficiency and client satisfaction
• Implement robust project management processes to support milestones, budgets and KPIs are consistently achieved
• Provide governance and oversight, where required, to ensure all project outputs meet or exceed professional and statutory standards

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across key market sectors
• Strengthen existing client relationships and foster long‑term partnerships through consistent delivery and technical expertise
• Support the Operations Director in achieving revenue and growth targets through diversification and strategic positioning of the business unit
• Represent the business at industry events, forums and professional networks to enhance brand reputation and market presence

Service Line Development

• Lead the creation and refinement of specialist service lines within the Building Regulation and Compliance division
• Evaluate market trends to inform service innovation, pricing models and delivery strategies
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with other technical and operational leads to integrate services and optimise resource sharing

Training, Mentoring & Technical Governance

• Develop and deliver a structured training and mentoring programme to build technical capability and succession within the team
• Conduct performance reviews, CPD planning and competency assessments aligned with professional standards (RICS, CABE, etc.)
• Champion a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Ensure knowledge transfer across teams and consistent application of technical methodologies

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Uphold rigorous quality assurance, compliance and safety standards across all technical operations
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring proactive adaptation of internal procedures
• Lead technical audits and peer reviews to ensure consistency, accuracy and excellence in delivery

Health & Safety Leadership

• Champion a positive and proactive health and safety culture through exemplary leadership
• Ensure compliance with SOCOTEC and client quality, safety and environmental systems
• Promote a culture where safety, workplace health and environmental responsibility are prioritised

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Chartered status with RICS, CABE or equivalent
• Recognised technical or compliance certifications
• CSCS card holder
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in building regulations and compliance
• Demonstrated managerial experience overseeing complex projects
• Proven track record in building control related services for complex and high‑risk buildings
• Experience with budgeting and financial management
• Exceptional technical leadership and mentoring ability
• Strategic and commercial acumen
• Proven experience in delivering complex, high‑value projects
• Strong relationship management and business development capability
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills

SOCOTEC is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of a 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with flexibility and opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and an enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.