Construction Project Management

Develop expertise in construction technology, processes and management through lectures, site visits, industry tutorials and a paid placement year - preparing you for careers in project management, site organisation, estimating and planning.

Real-world projects
Develop practical skills and professional insight aligned with current industry needs and work on live design-and-build briefs - guided by an active panel of industry advisors.

Industry-ready toolkit
Get industry-ready with hands-on design, build and project management experience using industry-standard tools in cutting-edge labs and studios.

Flexible pathways
Enjoy the freedom to explore building surveying and quantity surveying pathways, with the option to transfer after Year 1 as your interests evolve.

This course is for you if...

• you’re aiming to build versatile skills that open doors across the construction and engineering sectors

• you want to gain hands-on experience in design, engineering and surveying

• you seek valuable industry insight and professional connections through a work placement

• you’re seeking a dynamic career in construction with flexibility and high demand across the industry.

Course Modules

Year 1
Your first year lays the foundation for understanding the built environment from multiple angles. You'll explore core principles of economics and project management, learning how to assess financial feasibility and lead effective teams. Hands-on experience through a collaborative design project, digital modelling and surveying will build your practical skills, while building physics sessions help you understand comfort, energy use and environmental impact – preparing you to design sustainable, efficient spaces.

Year 2
In your second year, you'll deepen your understanding of construction management, contract procedures and property development. You'll explore planning, cost control and procurement strategies used by leading firms, while gaining practical experience in estimating and project feasibility. You'll also study building services and technologies for larger structures, and apply your skills in a collaborative design challenge focused on complex framed buildings and refurbishment projects.

Optional placement year
In your third year, you will have the opportunity to undertake an optional year of professional paid training in an approved placement with a suitable company in the UK or abroad.

Final year
In your final year, you'll refine your professional practice and deepen your understanding of sustainability, safety and legal frameworks in construction. You'll explore ethical project management, property law and the impact of the built environment on society. A major focus is your dissertation, where you'll conduct independent research on a topic of your choice, supported by dedicated modules in research methods and applied project work. This final year prepares you to graduate with the confidence and expertise to lead in the construction industry.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
• Chartered Institute of Building
• Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of