The Building Control Technical Support Team is the first point of contact for building control enquiries.
The team can provide general information, support you through the building regulations application process and book site inspections.
To book an inspection by phone, contact us by 2pm on the working day before the inspection is required.
Inspectors and areas
Use the interactive map or area guide to find the Building Control Inspector for your area.
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
Emily Bowman BSC (Hons) MCIOB MCABE
Building Control Manager
Emily has over 17 years' experience in Construction having started her career in residential property valuation and then progressing to High Volume new homes development before entering the Building Control profession in 2017. Emily is on the training board for CABE and committee chair for CIOB working closely with LABC and the wider industry with a strong focus on Building Safety.
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Registered Technical Manager (Class 4) and Building Inspector Class 2A-F
- Projects Include: Plans assessment and Inspections for all buildings up to 18m
- Registration number: RBCP02568Y0B
- Email: Emily.Bowman@colchester.gov.uk