Regeneration Officer

What does a regeneration officer do?As a regeneration officer you will deliver programmes designed to improve and renovate local areas and buildings in order to bring them up to date in design, health and safety compliance, and current usage.ResponsibilitiesNegotiatingMaintaining heritage while designing for the futureFinancial managementFinding flexible solutions to problemsCommunicating with the local community, stakeholders and senior management on the progress of projectsImplementing plans for sustainabilityAssessing environmental impactsManaging consultations with landowners and developersUsing feedback to shape proposalsLiaising with other departmentsWorking alongside the local council, relevant landowners and other developersTaking responsibility for ensuring that a regeneration project was fit for purposeCreating project briefs so work can be commissionedIdentifying key priorities that need to be addressedHow to become a regeneration officerThere are several routes to becoming a regeneration officer. You could complete a university or college course, an apprenticeship, or apply to an employer directly if you have some previous experience.You should explore these routes to find out which is the right one for you. Although some of these options have certain qualification requirements, many employers are more interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions.You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site.UniversityIn most cases you will require an undergraduate degree to become a regeneration officer. Relevant subjects include:ConstructionEngineeringCivil engineeringEnvironmental studiesYou’ll usually need 2 - 3 A levels or equivalent.Equivalent entry requirements explainedFind a university courseFunding adviceCollege / Training providerYou could start your journey to becoming a regeneration officer by studying for a college course in civil engineering, construction and the built environment, or business studies.You’ll usually need 4 -5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, and may require 1- 2 A levels to study civil engineering.Equivalent entry requirements explainedFind a course near youFunding adviceApprenticeshipYou could complete a town planning apprenticeship to start you on your career path to becoming a regeneration officer. An apprenticeship with a local authority is a good way into the industry.Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you’ll be fully employed by your company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Your time will be split between on-the-job experience and a college or training provider.Guide to apprenticeshipsWorkIf you have previous experience within a local authority (in town planning or business development, for instance), you may be able to apply directly to gain onsite experience as a regeneration officer. You might start out as an assistant to a more experienced regeneration officer and progress as your abilities improve.Work experienceWork experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as a regeneration officer. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.Find out more about work experienceSkillsKnowledge of building and constructionGood attention to detailProject and budget management skillsAbility to problem solve and think analyticallyGood team working and communicationQualificationsUniversity or college course in civil engineering, construction and the built environment, or business studiesTown planning apprenticeshipUndergraduate degree (relevant subjects: Construction, Engineering, Civil engineering, Environmental studies)SalaryThe expected salary for a regeneration officer varies as you become more experienced.Newly trained regeneration officers can start at £26000Trained with experience regeneration officers can earn up to £48000*Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed an industry recognised training route.Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources #J-18808-Ljbffr