Construction Management

Construction management sits at the intersection of engineering, business and law, concerned with the planning, coordination, procurement and delivery of building and infrastructure projects. It is a discipline that requires technical understanding of construction processes, the ability to manage costs, contracts and programmes under pressure, and the interpersonal skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and regulators. As the built environment is constantly being created and renewed, the demand for skilled construction managers is persistent and substantial.

At Northumbria University, this extended degree runs over four years full-time and includes a sandwich year for extended professional placement, a year abroad at a partner institution, and work placement experience built into the programme. This rich combination of practical and international exposure means you graduate with both academic knowledge and demonstrated professional experience in real construction environments. You will study project management, cost management, contract law, building technology, procurement, sustainable construction and the business skills needed to operate effectively in construction organisations.

Graduates work across the construction, property and infrastructure sectors in roles including project manager, quantity surveyor, site manager, contracts manager and development manager. The practical placement experience that this programme provides is particularly valued by employers, many of whom recruit directly from placement cohorts. Many graduates pursue professional accreditation with construction and project management bodies over the course of their early careers.

The combination of technical knowledge, business skills and practical experience that this extended degree provides makes graduates well prepared for careers across a sector that offers consistent employment and clear progression routes.