Construction Project Management (Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship)
Part-time
Two year
September 2025
In a nutshell
The Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship is aimed at those new starters in the construction management profession or junior members of the management team. This apprenticeship will help develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of management within the construction industry.
Delivered by one of the UK's leading centres for built environment education, you'll study a wide range of construction and property-related topics. On successful completion, you will have an industry recognised qualification which will support your future career development. You also have the option of progressing onto the Construction Project Management degree upon completion of your CertHE.
At an Open Day, you'll talk to Programme Leaders, tour our facilities and attend one-to-one sessions with our team who will be on hand to answer all of your questions.
You will:
- Study a range of modules to develop your professional and technical competencies ready for a rewarding career in the built environment
- Learn how both traditional and modern methods of construction are managed to maximise the sustainability of construction projects
- Build your knowledge about the practicalities and legalities involved in delivering built environment projects
- Develop your understanding of how people, process and digital management combine to produce successful projects
- Develop your presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
Course accreditations
This is for you if...
You're looking to develop specific skills and expertise relating to controlling and managing the costs of construction projects
You want to develop the practical skills required to collect, analyse and interpret information, evaluate evidence and opinion, solve problems and communicate effectively.
You want to gain the knowledge and understanding of the organisation and management of construction procurement.
You want to develop the confidence to get involved with any stage of a project, from design through to demolition.
You're interested in developing transferable skills that are required for study and employment and give you the confidence and ability to embrace change.
All about the course
Course Delivery
As a Construction Site Supervisor, you will be introduced to the built environment sector and its processes, and will develop your practical competencies and industry knowledge. Successful completion of the apprenticeship leads to Technician status of the Chartered Institute of Building – TechCIOB.
Course content includes sustainable construction technology, legal and contractual procedures, and management. There is a particular focus on recent innovations, including modern methods of construction and digital process management (e.g. building information modelling), as well as an emphasis on the significance of the sustainability agenda relating to the built environment.
You'll also develop your problem-solving skills - the course will allow you to build your knowledge to enable you to provide sound and justified management advice and guidance in a variety of different formats. To aid this, you'll be encouraged to develop your technical writing and presentation skills throughout the course.
Throughout your apprenticeship you'll have the opportunity to apply what you have learned during your studies to the workplace and vice-versa. You'll also be invited to attend regular progress reviews with one of our apprenticeship coaches, and you'll be required to complete an end-point assessment to ensure you are able to fulfil the role of a construction project manager.
Introduction to Law and Regulatory Framework
You will be introduced to English Law and relevant statutory requirements for studying for vocational qualifications in the construction and property professions. The module also introduces you to the workings of the English legal system, to the law relating to contracts and to the regulatory framework affecting the use, management and development of land, in particular, planning, building control and the CDM regulations.
Technology 1
You will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to describe, explain, evaluate, compare and apply building construction techniques and materials used in typical low-rise, domestic type buildings, with a focus on contemporary construction techniques. You will develop a systematic understanding of the sustainable practices involved in building construction.
Site Supervision and Operational Management
This module brings together the skills required to successfully manage a construction site. Giving you the necessary skills to manage a large and diverse group of people and processes involved in a construction site. You will develop skills that enable you to monitor and assess their work, ensuring the success of the project and the safety of those working on the project. Some of the topics you will undertake in this module include defect identification and notification, regulatory areas such as Health and Safety, people and performance management skills, quality monitoring and control, site meetings and contractor and sub-contractor relations.
Introduction to Construction Management
Through this module you will gain experience of relevant management and planning software tools through the application of industry specific ICTs such as Microsoft Project, Building Information Modelling and appropriate design delivery software CAD. You will be able to demonstrate the importance of the legislative environment, including the consequences of health, safety and welfare, and apply current management tools and techniques to mitigate relevant issues that may occur on a construction project. You will understand ethnic and cultural diversity issues and current codes of practice in the industry and their implications for ethical practice. You will appreciate the relevance of social, economic and environmental sustainability and recognise the impact of this on a building’s carbon emissions and ability provide a comfortable environment for the end user. This module will also enable you to engage with industry through a series of industrial guest lectures supporting and enhancing the project brief.
Economics and Management
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic economic concepts and principles of the economic environment in which the construction and property industry operates and knowledge of management theories in the construction context. You will be able to discuss the key role of the construction industry in the economy, current economic issues and management challenges in the construction and property context.
Construction Management Project 1
This module will enable you to identify and use appropriate learning-how-to-learn strategies that are applicable for the programme of study. You will be able to recognise and apply discipline specific knowledge and practice to solve discipline related project tasks on an individual and team basis. You will identify and apply ethical codes of behaviour appropriate to built environment professional practice. You will also gain experience applicable ICT technologies relevant to their field of study.
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Rising to the challenge of a changing world, our degree courses are designed to shape the next generation of urbanists, scientists, engineers and industry leaders.
Driven by industry, and delivered by supportive programme teams, you can develop the knowledge and skills to become unstoppable in your career.
Facilities
The School of Science, Engineering and Environment is housed in the new purpose-built engineering building providing an inspiring environment to develop ideas, work collaboratively and share best practice.
Salford is also home to Energy House 1 and 2 – the only fully climate-controlled research facility of its kind in the world. Built in 2011, this full-sized, two-bed terraced house is based inside an environmental chamber that can replicate varying weather conditions. It is packed with an array of sensors that provide vital data for researchers and industry professionals. A much-expanded Energy House 2 has recently been completed.
New construction laboratories will be built as part of the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT), providing dedicating workshop space for Construction Site Supervisor apprentices.
Industry Focus
We are a leading centre for energy research and industry collaboration. We support the construction industry in tackling climate change by finding ways to use energy more efficiently in our built environment.
Through our pioneering research agenda, and world-class facilities, we help businesses understand how effective their products and services are in lowering consumers’ carbon footprint and reducing energy bills.
What about after uni?
Following completion of the programme, graduates will use their skills and knowledge to advance their careers and undertake a range of supervisory roles, particularly for careers in the construction industry.
The School of Science, Engineering and Environment have close working links with employers in the Manchester area and throughout the North West. These links are further enhanced with local and national contractors, consultants and clients choosing to educate and train their staff.
FURTHER STUDY
BSc Construction Project Management Degree Apprenticeship
Career Links
This course is extensively informed by collaboration between the university’s academics and industry partners from the built environment. Our experienced teaching team maintain strong links with the architecture, engineering and construction sectors, both local and international.
This collaboration with the professions ensures a stimulating range of external guest lecturers, as well as career networking opportunities. You will benefit from field visits, practitioner-led lectures and real-world problem-solving work developed for and by industry.
Recent industry partners have included:
- Bramhall Construction
- United Utilities
- Wates Construction
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What you need to know
APPLICANT PROFILE
Applicants should have a passion for the built environment and a desire to gain an understanding of how projects are procured, built and delivered. Apprentices should have a willingness to engage in group activities, be curious about the impact of the built environment’s carbon footprint and enthused by the positive impact we can have on people's lives, places we inhabit and the wider socio-economic environment.
In addition to our academic entry requirements (below), we also look for certain characteristics in our applicants which include focus, determination, communication skills, and a willingness to find solutions. Possessing these characteristics will not only help you to fulfil your potential at university but are also an essential requisite for a successful career in the built environment.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, and we also accept a range of equivalent qualifications.
Read more about our English language requirements, including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our courses.
GCSE
English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below
UCAS tariff points
104 points
BTEC National Diploma
MPP
Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)
We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to successfully pursue a programme of study in higher education. Students who do not have the traditional entry requirements may be able to apply through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme. Support in preparing for the written assessment is available from the University.
How much?
As a Construction Site Supervisor apprentice your fees could be covered by the Apprenticeship funding. Total cost is £9000.
Apprenticeship Funding
The apprenticeship levy was introduced in April 2017 and requires all employers operating in the UK, with a pay bill of over £3 million each year to invest in apprenticeships.
The funding policy supports the changes to the way apprenticeships in England are paid for, underpinned by the apprenticeship levy of 0.5% of the annual pay bill for companies paying over £3 million per year.
There is also a co-investment model for companies who will not be paying into the levy. The government will cover 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship and the employer will only have to contribute the remaining 5%. Once payments have been declared to HMRC, employers will now have access to a digital apprenticeship account from which they will be able to access funding to pay for apprenticeship training.
The maximum amount of money allocated to each standard falls into one of 15 funding bands, ranging from £1,500 to £27,000.
Funding band maximum: £9,000
Additional costs
You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
Much of the delivery and study involves the use of computers. Though there is some on campus provision, it would facilitate learning if students have access to their own IT resources.
All set? Let's apply
Not in Employment
To apply for an apprenticeship, you must first be employed with a company willing to enrol you on the apprenticeship programme.
The government national apprenticeship website has further information on this. The website also advertises vacancies for apprentices.
Unfortunately, the University does not hold details of employer vacancies.
In Employment
Speak with the apprentice lead in your organisation in the first instance as they will provide the funding and will make initial contact with the Apprenticeship Services Unit. Your employer will need to confirm that they'll fund and support your enrolment with the University.
If you are currently in employment with a company that is willing to support you through an apprenticeship, then they will need to contact us in the first instance to express their interest in the apprenticeship programme and this will trigger the application process.
For general apprenticeship enquiries email apprenticeships@salford.ac.uk phone: +44 (0)161 295 3063 or complete the contact us form