How to become a building control officer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
University
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a relevant subject like:
- building studies
- civil engineering
- structural engineering
- building control
- 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
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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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
- Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying
- Level 4 Diploma in Civil Engineering
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
- 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course
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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
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Direct Application
You could move into building control from another job in construction, like quantity surveying or site management.
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Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or The Chartered Institute of Building to help with your professional development.
Further information
You can find out more about careers and training in building control from: