Technical Director - Façade Engineering

SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division provides building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support and sustainability consultancy.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary, 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proudly Disability Confident accredited.

Job Description

Associate Director – Facades

We are looking for a proactive, reliable and flexible Associate Director – Facades to lead our façade business unit and play a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC's continued success. The role requires confidence to work independently and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in construction, engineering or consultancy, along with knowledge of building legislation, engineering and safety codes and design guidance, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the façade business unit: Profits & Losses, Recruitment, Strategy, Commercial
• Provide continuous high‑quality engineering and compliance services including external wall investigations/surveys and associated reports, production of reports and risk assessments (FRAEW, PAS9980, EWS‑1, etc.), and façade design and engineering consultancy
• Identify new work opportunities with clients and other professionals, engage actively with potential clients and prepare / review fee proposal letters

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (fire, façade, structural, civil or similar field) and achievement of Chartership and full membership with a relevant professional body
• At least 8 years' experience in construction, engineering / consultancy and experience in fire safety design on façade systems
• Confident communicator, good customer service skills, self‑motivated, able to prioritise and work on own initiative, and capable of following instructions and working as part of a team