Building Control SurveyorCategory: Business
Article posted by: Jon Richards
Also known as building inspectors or district surveyors, building control surveyors are tasked with ensuring building regulations and other legislations are observed when buildings and projects are under construction.
They also check conversions; extensions and other property alterations fully comply with regulations.
Their usual tasks and activities include:
Checking plans, specifications and designs to ensure they are within regulations.
Rejecting unsuitable applications.
Undertaking regular inspections of construction work and methods.
Checking and testing foundations.
Checking and drainage.
Assessing new building materials.
Keeping records of site visits for future reference.
Issuing certificates of completion when work has been finished to acceptable standards.
Handling licensing matters.
Dealing with safety at large public venues, e.g. concert venues or sports grounds.
Overseeing demolition.
Street naming and numbering.
They can, when required, be called out to check damaged buildings which have been affected by fire or involved in an accident, i.e. been hit by a runaway vehicle.
Building control surveyors work both in the office, on site at various projects when and where needed, so will need to be mobile. When outdoors, they will be exposed to all weathers and conditions, and must wear all necessary safety clothing and footwear when on site.
Building Control Surveyors are expected to have a degree type qualification and construction industry experience. They are also required to take part in Continuing Professional Development in order to ensure their knowledge and skills are updated on a regular basis with all new industry developments.
Building Control Surveyors are mostly employed by local authorities. They will usually begin work as assistant building control surveyors and undertake further training and study to become fully qualified.
The usual working week is around 40 hours from Monday to Friday. Some can be on call 24 hours a day or even part or flexi-time. Building Control Surveyors salaries are usually around £18000 to £20000.
Building Control Surveyor vacancies are advertised directly by employers, or in local and regional newspapers, relevant websites, and also by Job Centre Plus and specialist recruitment agencies.
Posted By: Jon Richards
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