Careers Advice

With a growing shortage of experienced building control professionals, UCEM’s Building Control Surveyor Apprenticeship is helping to build a stronger future for the industry. The shortage of qualified building control surveyors has become an increasingly urgent issue, exacerbated by early retirements and career changes across the sector. In response, academic institutions like the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) are playing a...

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is seeking experienced professionals to join its team of End Point Assessors for the BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) Controls Engineer apprenticeship programme. With more than 245 apprentices currently enrolled, demand for assessors is growing. The BCIA is appealing to its members to share their industry expertise and play a key role in shaping the future workforce by ensuring a...

The Building Control Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship offered by the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is one of only two programmes of its kind in the UK. Amid growing concerns over the shortage of experienced building control inspectors, this apprenticeship provides a vital route to developing new talent. In recent years, the profession has seen a decline in experienced professionals, many of whom have either retired early or...