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There is more than one way in. Here are the common routes and the qualifications that matter.
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Site managers run construction sites day to day: safety, programme, quality, subcontractors and the client relationship. Some come up through a trade and supervision. Others start as assistant site managers after a degree or apprenticeship.
| Route | Typical path |
|---|---|
| From the trades | Trade, then supervisor, then assistant site manager, then site manager |
| Apprenticeship | Construction site management apprenticeship while working |
| Graduate | Degree in construction management, then a trainee role |
Get exposure early Ask to sit in on progress meetings and help with programmes while you are still supervising. It builds the evidence you need for the Level 6.
Site managers are responsible for safety, programme, quality and people. These are the gaps that stop supervisors stepping up.
A supervisor on a housing site could ask to run a block of plots from start to finish, including programme, subcontractor meetings and handover. With SMSTS in place, they could then register for a Level 6 NVQ and use that block as evidence.
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See construction coursesCall 0208 099 4324No. Many site managers come from the trades and qualify through the Level 6 NVQ.
The black CSCS Manager card.
Not by law, but most contractors ask for it.
It varies. Many people manage sites after several years of supervision.
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