On-site

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 in a subject like:

• building studies or building engineering
• surveying or civil engineering
• construction engineering
• construction site management
• estimating

Find out about courses and universities accredited by The Chartered Institute of Building.

Courses are likely to include topics like project management, economics, IT and accounting.

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

For more information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
• university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/

Apprenticeship

You could do a degree apprenticeship in:

• construction site management
• design and construction management

These typically take between 3 and 4 years to complete, as a mix of learning in the workplace and studying at an approved university.

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

For more information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide

Work

You may be able to move up into this job after gaining several years experience in another construction industry role like:

• estimator
• building technician
• surveyor
• site supervisor

Direct application

You could apply directly if you've got several years' management experience in a related industry like civil engineering.

Requirements and restrictions

You'll need to:

• have a full driving licence

More information

Professional and industry bodies

You could become a member of The Chartered Institute of Building, for professional recognition, to build your network and find out about continuous professional development opportunities.

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a construction manager from:Go Construct; The Chartered Institute of Building

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With experience, you could move into contract management or consultancy. With further training, you could work in support services like health and safety or building inspection.

You can improve your career prospects by getting chartered status, through an industry body like The Chartered Institute of Building.

You can find out more about becoming a construction manager from Go Construct, The Chartered Institute of Building and at Herts Tools.