Construction site management
Reference Number: ST0047
Details of standard
Occupation(s)
The occupation covered by this standard is that of Construction Site Manager. Typical job titles can include: Construction Site Manager, Assistant Construction Site Manager, Site Manager, Sub Agent, Assistant Site Manager or Construction Planner. They are associated with the management of building construction projects and are based on sites or in offices.
Occupational profile
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 the client
Requirements: Knowledge, Skills (and behaviours)
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Knowledge |
What is required |
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Sustainability |
Understand the environmental impact of construction activities and how to minimise negative impacts during all stages of the project |
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The Construction Environment |
Review threats and opportunities for the construction industry and appraise and evaluate the influence of current legal, political and social issues on the industry. |
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Construction Management |
Understand the project management cycle including the planning, budgeting, project funding and payment processes so as to lead to effective project delivery. |
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Construction Technology |
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the construction process and of the materials and technology that comprise best practice |
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Safe Systems of Work |
Understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential hazards and manage the risks |
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Site Management |
Apply knowledge of the construction process to the examination and selection of procurement processes. Evaluate different leadership styles in relation to particular projects. |
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Quality |
Demonstrate knowledge of common defects in buildings and understand quality required |
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Skill |
What is required |
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Planning and Organising Work |
Be able to set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations and plan activities and work methods to ensure project completion on time. |
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Health, Safety and welfare |
Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work. |
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Manage Quality |
Be able to identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders and implement effective procedures for managing, recording and improving quality. |
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Implement Sustainable Construction |
Be able to manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice. |
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Commercial, Contractual and Legal Issues |
Be able to manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site and work within commercial and legal constraints to ensure effective project outcomes. |
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Make Effective Decisions |
Be able to investigate problems, causes and effects and determine solutions. |
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Manage Information |
Be able to identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects. |
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Lead Commercial Strategy |
Be able to manage risk and plan for its mitigation to minimise its impact. |
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Develop People and Teams |
Be able to manage and appraise team members and specialist contractors, build teams, advise on development and resolve conflicts to ensure effective teamwork. |
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Demonstrate Innovation |
Be able to identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions. |
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Site Management |
Be able to effectively manage and supervise specialist contractors and operatives during the construction phase. |
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Quality |
Be able to identify and rectify common defects in construction activities. |
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Behaviours |
What is required |
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Exercise Professional Judgement |
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. |
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Commitment to Code of Ethics |
Work within a PCI’s rules and regulations of professional competence and conduct and demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all activities. |
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Communicate Effectively |
Be able to plan and manage effective meetings, present information to a variety of audiences and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. |
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Maintain CPD |
Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs. |
Duration
The typical duration for this apprenticeship is three to four years but this will depend on the previous experience of the apprentice and access to opportunities to gain the full range of competence.
Entry requirements
Individual employers will set their own selection criteria for this apprenticeship. As it requires achievement to Level 6 the typical entry requirements for this Apprenticeship will be the completion of the Level 4 Construction Technician Standard; Technician status or the equivalent with the industry’s recognised professional bodies; HNC in Construction or equivalent qualifications and commensurate industry experience.
Qualifications
The following qualification will be gained:
- A BSc (Hons) e.g. Construction Management or equivalent Construction Level 6 Diploma that is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies and meets the educational requirements for the professional bodies’ full membership or chartered status.
- Industry certificates in Site Safety Plus Site Managers’ Safety Training Scheme and Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme which are required for safe operations in the workplace
- English and Maths; apprentices without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Link to professional registration
This Apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours typically required to achieve full member or chartered status with the industry’s recognised professional bodies. The final assessment process for this Apprenticeship will typically be partly representative of the review process required for professional registration.
Level
This apprenticeship standard is at Level 6.
Review date
This apprenticeship standard should be reviewed three years after approval of the standard.
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