Construction Project Management

Construction project management is the discipline concerned with planning, leading, and delivering construction projects from inception to completion, on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards. It sits at the intersection of engineering knowledge, commercial management, and leadership, requiring managers who can coordinate complex teams of contractors, consultants, and clients while managing the financial, legal, and technical dimensions of a project simultaneously. The built environment industry depends on project managers who can bring rigour and decisiveness to the challenges of real construction, and demand for qualified graduates in this area remains strong.

At the University of Brighton, this three-year full-time programme includes a sandwich placement year and work placements, making professional experience an integral part of the degree. You will spend time working on or around real construction projects, developing the practical understanding and professional confidence that academic study alone cannot provide. Brighton's location in the South East means you will study in one of the UK's most active property and construction markets, and the university's connections with the construction industry in the region inform the teaching and provide placement opportunities.

You will study the principles of construction technology, project planning and control, procurement, contract management, risk management, health and safety, and the commercial and legal frameworks that govern construction projects. The typical entry tariff of 120 points reflects the programme's expectations.

Construction project management graduates are well placed for careers in construction companies, client organisations, project management consultancies, developers, and the public sector. Many go on to pursue chartered status with the Chartered Institute of Building or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, and the placement experience this programme provides is an important step on that professional path. Postgraduate study in construction project management, quantity surveying, or project management is available for those who want to develop specialist expertise or move into more senior roles.