Construction site management (degree)

Degree apprenticeship (degree awarded alongside) · Construction and the built environment route · Standard ST0047 v1.0

Level: 6
Typical duration: 36 months (about 3 years)
Max funding band: £18,000
Route: Construction and the built environment

Ensuring that a construction project is completed safely, within an agreed timeframe and budget.

About the role

The main duties and tasks of a Construction Site Manager are: To ensure that safe systems of work are in place on their site and that all staff and operatives on site adhere to those systems and safe standards of behaviour To manage productivity on site so that the project is completed on time To manage the activity on site in a way that adheres to contract and cost constraints To ensure that the site has minimal impact on the environment and local community To manage interfaces between the various stakeholders associated with the site To ensure that the project is completed to the specification and quality demanded by th

How it compares

At 36 months (about 3 years), it is about average length for a degree-level apprenticeship (the average across all 172 Level 6+ standards is 39 months).

The funding band — the maximum an employer's levy can contribute to training costs — is £18,000, below the £21,500 average for degree-level standards. Apprentices never pay tuition either way.

Typical job titles

Construction Site Manager
Assistant Construction Site Manager
Site Manager
Sub Agent
Assistant Site Manager
Construction Planner

What you'll learn

The official standard defines 7 knowledge areas, 12 skills, 4 behaviours. This is the actual assessed content of the apprenticeship — worth reading before an interview, because competency questions are usually written straight from these lists.

Knowledge 7

Understand the environmental impact of construction activities and how to minimise negative impacts during all stages of the project
Review threats and opportunities for the construction industry and appraise and evaluate the influence of current legal, political and social issues on the industry.
Understand the project management cycle including the planning, budgeting, project funding and payment processes so as to lead to effective project delivery.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the construction process and of the materials and technology that comprise best practice
Understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential hazards and manage the risks
Apply knowledge of the construction process to the examination and selection of procurement processes. Evaluate different leadership styles in relation to particular projects.
Demonstrate knowledge of common defects in buildings and understand quality required

Skills 12

Be able to set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations and plan activities and work methods to ensure project completion on time.
Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.
Be able to identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders and implement effective procedures for managing, recording and improving quality.
Be able to manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.
Be able to manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site and work within commercial and legal constraints to ensure effective project outcomes.
Be able to investigate problems, causes and effects and determine solutions.
Be able to identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects.
Be able to manage risk and plan for its mitigation to minimise its impact.
Be able to manage and appraise team members and specialist contractors, build teams, advise on development and resolve conflicts to ensure effective teamwork.
Be able to identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions.
Be able to effectively manage and supervise specialist contractors and operatives during the construction phase.
Be able to identify and rectify common defects in construction activities.

Behaviours 4

Be able to work within own level of competence and know when to seek advice from others and when to be able to advise clients.
Work within a PCI’s rules and regulations of professional competence and conduct and demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all activities.
Be able to plan and manage effective meetings, present information to a variety of audiences and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs

Live vacancies

No live vacancies for this course as of 2026-07-24 — new adverts appear on Find an apprenticeship daily, and many degree apprenticeship employers recruit on their own careers sites instead.

Universities registered to deliver it

19 universities are on the government provider register for this standard. Registration means they can deliver it — live vacancies depend on employer partnerships each recruitment cycle.

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Official sources

Occupational summary, duties, knowledge, skills and behaviours reproduced from the ST0047 apprenticeship standard (last updated 2022-08-04) — contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always check the official page before applying: standards get revised.