Building control officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.

  • 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
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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
    22,000 GBP
    60,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * 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
    Average salary for full-time Building control officer

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    Salary over time for Building control officer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
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    Future outlook for Building control officers

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    Balanced outlook
    23 000+ jobs available
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    1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    26% chance of automation in the future

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    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

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Building control officer

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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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    Access software Biometric reader software; Card key management software
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    Accounting software Intuit QuickBooks
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    Data base user interface and query software Advantos Systems DataTrust Enterprise; Data entry software
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    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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    Word processing software Google Docs
    Improve your skills today

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    Things to highlight for your Building control officer interview

    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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