Construction site supervisors manage staff and subcontractors on building sites.
£28,000 Starter
to£40,000 Experienced
44 to 46 a week
evenings / weekends away from home
You can get into this job through:
You could take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course if you're working on site or have experience in construction. Relevant subjects include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You can start by doing a higher apprenticeship in construction site supervision.
This may take up to 3 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
You'll usually need experience in construction to do a higher apprenticeship.
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
You could move into this job through promotion and training, if you've got several years' experience in a construction trade or civil engineering.
you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
You could join the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate for professional development and advice on technical matters.
You'll find more about training and working in construction from Go Construct.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
You’ll be:
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.