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Building control officer
Building control surveyor
Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.
Average salary (a year)
£22000
Starter
£60000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
38.0 to 40.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
on call
on a rota
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a university course; a college course; an apprenticeship; applying directly
University
You can do a higher national diploma, foundation degree or degree in a relevant subject like
building studies, civil engineering, structural engineering, building control surveying, building surveying
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
  • 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/
College
You could do a college course, which could help when you apply for trainee jobs in building control. Courses include
Level 3 Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment, T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
Entry requirements
You may need:
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to T Levels|https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/
search for courses|/find-a-course
Apprenticeship
You can do a building control surveyor degree apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
higher and degree apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
Direct Application
You could move into building control from another job in construction, like quantity surveying or site management.
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Registrations
you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
Professional And Industry Bodies
You could join one a professional body to help with your professional development, including:Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, The Chartered Institute of Building, Chartered Association of Building Engineers
Further Information
You can find out more about careers and training in building control from:The Chartered Institute of Building, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Local Authority Building Control
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Knowledge of building and construction
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    Customer service skills
    The ability to use your initiative
    Knowledge of english language
    Analytical thinking skills
    Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    Thinking and reasoning skills
Digital Skills Level
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Related Restrictions
have a full driving licence
What you will do
Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
Day to day tasks
As a building control officer you'll
work closely with architects, designers, builders and engineers, suggest ways to make building projects more cost effective, carry out site inspections, write inspection reports and issue completion certificates, survey unsafe buildings, giving advice or approving their demolition, authorise entertainment licenses and check safety at public venues and events
Working environment
You could work in an office or on a construction site.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and at height.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience, you could specialise in a particular area like fire safety, or move into technical and planning roles in other departments, for example town planning.
You could also work as a consultant.
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