How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject about construction.
Subjects that include units on contract law are useful, for example:
- civil or structural engineering
- construction management
- building studies
- quantity surveying
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, such as:
- Construction Management
- Design and Construction Management
- Project Controls Professional
These can take between 3 and 4 years to complete and involve on-site training with off-the-job study. After you finish, you can specialise in contract work.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Work
You may be able to move into contract management after working as an administrator or contracts assistant at a construction company.
Experience and qualifications in quantity surveying or estimating could also be useful.
Direct Application
If you have project management or contract experience from another industry, like civil engineering, you could use this to apply for contract management jobs in construction.
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Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Chartered Institute of Building for professional development opportunities and to make contacts in the industry.
Further information
You'll find more advice about working and training in contract management through: