Job Description
Director of BRPD
Location: UK-wide / Flexible
Salary: £100,000+
Job Type: Permanent
We are working with an established organisation within the building compliance sector looking to appoint an experienced Director of BRPD to take strategic ownership of their Building Regulations & Compliance offering.
This is a senior leadership position, responsible for driving the continued development and growth of the BRPD function, providing technical leadership, maintaining high standards of compliance and acting as a senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
The role would suit an established Building Regulations / Building Control professional with significant technical and commercial experience, who is looking to take ownership of a growing consultancy function and play a key role in shaping its future direction.
The Role
- Take strategic and operational responsibility for the organisation's BRPD / Building Regulations consultancy function
- Provide senior technical leadership across a varied portfolio of Non-Higher Risk Building projects
- Set and maintain high standards of technical quality, compliance and professional practice
- Act as a senior technical advisor to clients, design teams and project stakeholders
- Oversee the review and assessment of plans, drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Provide strategic guidance on complex Building Regulations and compliance matters
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, consultants, designers and other industry stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to develop and grow the BRPD service offering
- Support business development activity, tenders and the development of new client relationships
- Lead, mentor and develop technical teams as the function continues to grow
- Establish and continually improve internal processes, technical procedures and quality standards
- Keep the organisation informed of relevant changes to Building Regulations, legislation and industry requirements
- Represent the business at a senior level across the wider building compliance sector
You'll ideally have:
- Extensive experience within Building Control, Building Regulations consultancy, Building Surveying, Architecture or a closely related discipline
- Strong and demonstrable knowledge of UK Building Regulations and associated legislation
- Significant experience operating at a senior management, technical leadership or director level
- A strong understanding of technical design, construction and compliance across a range of project types
- Experience dealing with complex projects, clients and senior stakeholders
- A proven ability to develop and maintain strong commercial and client relationships
- Experience leading, mentoring or developing technical professionals
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how to develop and grow a consultancy service
- Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills
- A relevant professional qualification or degree in Building Surveying, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Control or a related discipline
What's on Offer?
- Director-level position with genuine responsibility for the BRPD function
- Opportunity to shape and develop a growing Building Regulations consultancy offering
- Significant influence over technical standards, processes and future strategy
- Opportunity to develop key client relationships and contribute to business growth
- Senior position within an established building compliance organisation
- Competitive £100,000+ salary and benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements, depending on location and experience
If you're an established Building Regulations / Building Control leader looking for a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a growing consultancy function, we'd be keen to hear from you.
For further information, or to have a confidential discussion about this Director of BRPD opportunity, please apply today or get in touch:
Steven Lynch
Senior Consultant – Building Control
📞 07496 353517
✉️ steven.lynch@confidoconsult.co.uk
If your application is shortlisted, you will hear from us within two working days.
Director of BRPD employer: Confido
Join a forward-thinking Building Control team in the North West, where your expertise as a Registered Building Inspector (Class 2D+) will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary of £70,000 – £90,000 and a commitment to employee development, you'll have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and shape the future of our operations. Our supportive work culture fosters growth and collaboration, making this an ideal environment for professionals seeking meaningful advancement in their careers.
