How to become a construction manager
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You'll usually need a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree accredited by The Chartered Institute of Building in a subject like:
- building studies or building engineering
- surveying or civil engineering
- construction engineering
- construction site management
- estimating
Courses are likely to include project management, economics, IT and accounts.
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 may be able to complete a degree apprenticeship in construction site management, or design and construction management.
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 could move into this job if you're working as an estimator, building technician, surveyor or site supervisor and have several years' experience in the building industry.
Direct Application
You may be able to apply directly if you've got several years' management experience in a related industry like civil engineering.
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Registration
- you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
Further information
You can find out more about becoming a construction manager from Go Construct and The Chartered Institute of Building.