Operations Director - Building Control in Chelmsford

About Us

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco 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 Standards offers clients a class-leading regulatory and consultancy Building Standards service that is specifically co-ordinated to meet the responsibilities being imposed through the Building Safety Act and BCAR processes. We pride ourselves on our quality and technical expertise that underpins our full suite of services. Our approach is to listen and engage with our clients to anticipate the regulatory issues that will need resolving and work in partnership to deliver a successful project.

Role

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Operations Director to join our Building Standards team in Chelmsford.

What does the role involve?

You will lead and manage a team of Building Safety Consultants ensuring that targets are met in terms of financial results, clients, projects and people. You will develop the team and generate business by looking for leads / opportunities to maximise profit whilst supporting the wider business unit, region and business.

What you'll need

• An appropriate degree along with an appropriate professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB or MCABE.
• A good understanding of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.
• Capacity to influence strategic decision making within the business and an ability to make commercial decisions within defined parameters.
• Good analytical and process ability.
• A proven track record within Building Control or a related construction discipline.

What's in it for you?

Working for Sweco you'll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop together. A meaningful career where you'll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients. As part of our Building Standards division, and the wider teams, you'll work to maintain the highest standards alongside a team of innovators in a variety of projects, with regular training and bitesized learning opportunities. We're committed to enabling all our colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible and hybrid working, to ensure we have a healthy work/life balance, and ask our employees to have an office or site presence on an average of three days a week.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you.

Employee benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of 2 relevant professional subscriptions
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefits Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It's important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. 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. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

Accessibility and applying

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact: GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.