Building control officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.

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Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and

Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing agents, advertising, or other methods.
Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.
Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.
Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.
Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services.
Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems, following management rules and regulations.
Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets.
Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations.
Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors.
Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture.
Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.
Confer regularly with community association members to ensure their needs are being met.
Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.
Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.
Negotiate short- and long-term loans to finance construction and ownership of structures.
Confer with legal authorities to ensure that renting and advertising practices are not discriminatory and that properties comply with state and federal regulations.
Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.

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Building control officers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Building control officer you will typically work on call.

This occupation tends to be:

Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
42,954 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Building control officer

Big gender gap

44,652 GBP
35,374 GBP

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Salary over time for Building control officer

Salary for this role has increased over time

40,730 GBP
40,592 GBP
39,122 GBP
41,875 GBP
42,535 GBP
41,912 GBP
42,954 GBP
43,636 GBP

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Future outlook for Building control officers

Balanced outlook

23 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

26% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Building control officer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

48% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
12% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
12% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

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
Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying
Level 4 Diploma in Civil Engineering

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Building control officer.

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Building control officer. Check that you know:

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Accounting software Intuit QuickBooks

Data base user interface and query software Advantos Systems DataTrust Enterprise; Data entry software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Word processing software Google Docs

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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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Building control officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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