A building control officer ensures that the Building Regulations are adhered to on all new building work from house extensions to major construction projects.
Overall, there are around 4,500 building control surveyors in England and Wales. Local authorities are the main employers
Key duties
Liaising with architects and builders; carrying out regular inspections at each stage of the building process and maintaining records and issuing completion certificates.
A building control officer could also be responsible for surveying dangerous buildings and approving their demolition after fire or severe weather damage has occurred.
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