Annual Salary
£27,000 to £65,000
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.
Average UK salary in 2022 was £33,200
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; away from home
There will be
3.4% more Construction manager jobs in 2027.
As a manager, you'll:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work on a construction site or at a client's business.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, at height and you may spend nights away from home.
You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
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.
You'll usually need:
You could do a degree apprenticeship in:
These typically take between 3 and 4 years to complete, as a mix of learning in the workplace and studying at an approved university.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to move up into this job after gaining several years experience in another construction industry role like:
You could apply directly if you've got several years' management experience in a related industry like civil engineering.
You'll need to:
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.
You can find out more about becoming a construction manager from:Go Construct; The Chartered Institute of Building
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 and The Chartered Institute of Building.
You'll need: