Project Manager
A construction project manager plans, coordinates and controls a building project from inception to completion - managing programme, budget, quality and contractor relationships. MCIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) or MAPM (Association for Project Management) are the recognised qualifications. Essential on any project over £100,000 or involving multiple contractors.
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Construction Project Manager
Plans and controls building projects. MCIOB or MAPM. Essential on complex or multi-contractor projects.
Project & CommercialQuantity Surveyor / Estimator
Manages construction costs from initial budget to final account. MRICS. Works alongside project managers on larger schemes.
Project & CommercialClerk of Works
Provides independent quality inspection on site on behalf of the client. ICWCI (Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate) membership. Invaluable on complex or high-value projects.
Project & CommercialSite Manager / Contracts Manager
Manages day-to-day site operations, programme and subcontractor coordination. MCIOB or CSCS Gold/Black card. Key role on all but the smallest projects.
Project & CommercialFacilities Manager
Manages the ongoing operation and maintenance of buildings after completion. MIWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) or BIFM membership. Increasingly required on commercial and multi-unit residential developments.
Project & CommercialCDM Principal Contractor
Takes overall CDM Regulations responsibility on notifiable construction sites. MCIOB. Required on all notifiable projects.
Project & CommercialConstruction Procurement Consultant
Advises on procurement strategy, contract selection and tender management. MRICS or MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply). Required on complex or publicly funded projects.
Project & commercial qualifications explained
CIOB, RICS and APM are the primary professional bodies for project and commercial management professionals. Here is what the key designations mean.
The primary chartered qualification for construction managers and project managers in the UK. Requires a recognised degree or extensive experience, structured training and a professional review. MCIOB demonstrates competence in construction management, procurement, CDM compliance and site operations. FCIOB denotes Fellow status.
APM membership is a recognised qualification for project managers across all sectors including construction. MAPM demonstrates competence in project planning, risk management, stakeholder management and programme control. ChPP (Chartered Project Professional) from APM is the highest level of recognition.
RICS membership in the Project Management or Quantity Surveying pathway is the standard qualification for quantity surveyors and construction procurement consultants. MRICS demonstrates competence in cost planning, tendering, contract administration and final account settlement.
ICWCI membership is the recognised qualification for Clerks of Works in the UK. Members must demonstrate practical construction knowledge and the ability to inspect and report on building work on behalf of a client. Essential on high-value, complex or public sector projects where independent quality assurance is required.
IWFM membership is the principal qualification for facilities managers. Demonstrates competence in building operations, maintenance management, health and safety compliance and soft services management. Increasingly required on commercial and build-to-rent residential developments.
All project managers, quantity surveyors and clerks of works should hold current Professional Indemnity Insurance. RICS and CIOB members are required to maintain adequate PII. Ask for a current certificate before appointing. Minimum £500,000 per claim for residential instructions; £1m+ for larger commercial projects.