Construction Management

Build your future in the construction industry with courses designed to develop the practical, technical and professional skills employers need. Whether you’re taking your first step into the sector or looking to progress your career, our Construction Management courses offer pathways into construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying and the wider built environment.

From learning the fundamentals of construction to developing specialist management and surveying skills, you will gain industry-relevant knowledge that can help you progress to further study or move towards a rewarding career in construction.

Why should I study in the Construction Management Sector?

The construction industry offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities for people with the technical knowledge, practical skills and management capabilities needed to help plan, manage and deliver successful projects.

Studying a construction management-focused course can prepare you for a career across construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying and the wider built environment. Whether you are starting your career, looking to progress from a trade or another construction qualification, or already working in the industry and ready to take the next step, our courses can help you build the skills and knowledge employers need.

Depending on the route you choose, you could develop skills in construction technology, project and site management, surveying, estimating and cost control, building inspection and maintenance, contracts and procurement, health and safety, CAD and digital construction.

You will also develop important professional skills including planning, organisation, communication, problem-solving, teamwork and decision-making – preparing you to take on greater responsibility as your career develops.

What jobs can I get in this area?

Our courses can lead to a wide range of technical, surveying and management careers within construction and the built environment.

Career opportunities can include Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Manager, Site Manager, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Cost Consultant, Commercial Manager, Building Surveyor, Property Manager, Technical Surveyor and Building Standards Surveyor.

Typical Salaries in Central Scotland

Average salary levels across three of the main career routes are:

Salaries are approximate and will vary depending on experience, qualifications, role and employer.

How are the courses taught?

You will develop practical, technical and professional skills that can be applied directly to the construction industry.

Learning combines construction theory with practical activities, projects and industry-based scenarios. On our HNC courses, you’ll learn from industry-experienced teaching staff, with opportunities for site visits and industry engagement to help you understand current construction practice and employer expectations.

What courses does the college offer?

We offer a range of construction management and built environment courses at different levels, giving you the opportunity to choose the route that best suits your career ambitions.

You can begin with NC Construction Management, developing a broad foundation in construction methods, project management and the built environment, before progressing to HNC Construction Management, HNC Quantity Surveying or HNC Building Surveying.

Our HNC courses allow you to specialise and develop the technical and professional skills required for your chosen career, with opportunities to progress to HND, relevant degree-level study or employment within the construction industry.

You can also use your qualification to progress to further study, including HND and relevant degree-level programmes such as:

• BSc (Hons) Construction Management

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

• BSc (Hons) Building Services

• BSc (Hons) Real Estate Surveying

• BSc (Hons) Town & Country Planning

A strong result in your HNC Graded Unit may also allow you to progress directly into Year 2 or, in some cases, Year 3 of a relevant BSc (Hons) degree, depending on the university, course and entry requirements.