Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time. On a day to day basis they may review plans with architects, surveyors and engineers, hire staff and make sure the site has the materials it needs, organise work schedules, monitor building progress and costs, check the quality of the work your team has done, report progress to clients, partners and local communities, maintain and promote health and safety and much more. 

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 may need to wear protective clothing.

Taken from gov 2024. 

The main routes to get into this this role are:

• A university course- you could do a degree to gain this role. 

• An apprenticeship- you could gain an apprenticeship for this role. 

• Working towards this role- you could gain an entry level job and work your way up. 

• Applying directly- if you feel you have the right skills and knowledge 

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.

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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.

Apprenticeship Finders

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Interview Help

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https://resources.workable.com/construction-worker-interview-questions

https://www.constructionplacements.com/top-50-construction-job-interview-questions-and-answers/