Building Control

Are you interested in building technology, building standards, fire safety, inclusive environments and energy conservation? Or perhaps you wish to further your career with an accredited degree programme? A UCEM BSc (Hons) Building Control degree will enhance your career prospects and increase your confidence in the field, all while giving you the skills necessary for a successful career as a chartered building surveyor.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or building on your experience, now is the time to enhance you prospects with an industry-leading and accredited undergraduate degree at UCEM.

This is an industry-recognised qualification that provides you with the academic preparation you need for a career as a chartered surveyor. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world.

96 UCAS tariff points (or an equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications not included in the UCAS tariff)

As a graduate from this programme, you’ll be able to pursue a wide variety of successful career paths.

• Local authority building control surveyor, working with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure building designs meet the required standards and ensuring these standards are adhered to during the course of construction
• Private sector building control surveyor, working with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure building designs meet the required standards and ensuring these standards are adhered to during the course of construction
• Advising on specific aspects of the building regulations, such as advice on energy conservation, fire safety management strategies or accessibility
• Work in relation to safety of sports grounds, issuing safety certificates and liaise with police, fire and ambulance services
• Similar work in respect of entertainment licences, safety at open air events, safety in cinemas and theatres, and other buildings and structures used for public events
• Building control surveyors work in both the private and public sectors in many countries, administering the relevant legislation and building codes

YOUR CAREER AT A GLANCE:

• Building control surveyor
• Local authority building control surveyor
• Building inspector
• SHEQ (safety, health, environment and quality) roles

This programme is designed to align your skills to the educational requirements of the industry’s professional bodies and allows entry to:

• CABE chartered membership
• CIOB chartered membership
• RICS chartered membership

You can find out more about your potential with our careers service.