How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You could take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
- building studies
- construction management
- surveying
- civil engineering
- construction engineering
Degrees that offer the chance to gain work experience through a year in industry placement or paid internship may give you an advantage when looking for work.
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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College
You could do a college course to move into site management. Relevant subjects include:
- construction site supervisory studies
- construction site supervision
- construction site management
You normally need experience of working in construction or have a construction-related qualification to do these courses.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You can apply to do a Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship.
This can take around 3 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
Entry requirements
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
If you're working in construction or civil engineering, for example as a senior tradesperson or surveying technician, you could move into a supervisory or management role through training and promotion.
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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
Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate for professional development, industry news and useful resources.
Further information
You'll find more details about training and working in construction from Go Construct and House Building Careers.