Meet the team

The Building Control Technical Support Team is the first point of contact for all enquiries.

The Technical Support team can book site inspections and provide general information and support the Building Regulations application process. Calls to book inspections must be made by 2pm latest the working day before.

Inspectors and Areas

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Our site inspection team

Alex Moore, BSc (Hons) C.build E MCABE  
Area 1 - (CO1, CO4, CO7)

9 years building control experience across London and East Anglia, with strong knowledge of the Building Act and Building Regulations. Experienced in projects from small extensions to major residential and commercial redevelopments. Passionate about conservation work and helping residents with building regulation enquiries.

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  • Projects: Plans assessment and Inspections for residential dwelling houses (single household) under 7.5m, residential flats and dwelling houses under 11m and all building types (including residential) under 7.5m
  • Registration number: RBCP05124N2R
  • Email: alex.moore@colchester.gov.uk

Zaida Zekaj   
Area 2 - (CO2, CO5, CM)

3 years of building control experience working on a vast range of domestic construction projects. I first began my career as a trainee and now progressed to become a qualified inspector, gaining practical experience in building compliance and regulations across residential projects. I am dedicated to ensuring buildings are safe and compliant whilst holding a professional approach with integrity and maintaining clear and effective communication to clients.

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Registered Building Inspector Class 2A 

  • Projects: Plans assessment and Inspections for residential dwelling houses (single household) under 7.5m
  • Registration number: RBCP02317V9G
  • Email: Zaida.Zekaj@colchester.gov.uk

Ashley King, BSc (Hons) MCABE 
Area 3 - (CO3, CO6, CO8, CO9) 

More than 6 years professional experience carrying out site inspections, plan checking, dangerous structures attendance, handling of demolitions and initial notices - I help maintain building standards, public safety, and development quality across Colchester. I review plans and technical details for residential and small‑scale developments, providing clear feedback and decision notices to clients and dutyholders.

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Registered Building Inspector Class 2A 

  • Projects: Plans assessment and Inspections for residential dwelling houses (single household) under 7.5m
  • Registration number: RBCP02152S9T
  • Email: Ashley.King@colchester.gov.uk

Our technical support team

Eleanor Camroux  
Technical Team Leader

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Calum Balmain  
Technical Officer

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Technical Support - Julius Downes, Jennifer Lebeau, Scott Murray, Grace Sona

Our management team

Steve Norton Consultant Building Control Manager

Steven Norton, MRICS, BSc (Hons) Building Surveying, C.Build E FCABE 
Building Control Manager

As Building Control Manager, I am responsible for the delivery and performance of the Building Control Service in Colchester. I am committed to providing an independent, high‑quality Local Authority Building Control service that supports residents, businesses, and the wider built environment.

I bring over 40 years’ professional experience across a range of disciplines, including Building Control, site inspections, warranty assessments, and risk management. 

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Registered Specialist Building Inspector Class 2A-F, 3G/H and Technical Manager Class 4

  • Projects Include: Plans assessment and Inspections for all building types, height, size and complexity including HRB’s
  • Registration number: RBCP04576B1Q
  • Email: steven.norton@colchester.gov.uk