Design & planning

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 apply to do an apprenticeship, for example:

• Construction Site Management Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
• Design and Construction Management Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship

These typically take between 3 and 4 years to complete, and are 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 into this job after gaining several years' experience in another construction industry role, such as:

• estimator
• building technician
• surveyor
• site supervisor

Direct application

You could apply directly for jobs 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 join the Chartered Institute of Building, for professional recognition, to build your network of contacts and to hear about professional development opportunities.

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a construction manager from:Go Construct; 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 might also work towards chartered status, through the Chartered Institute of Building, which could improve your career prospects.

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