Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £26,000 to £70,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Starting from scratch
Entry-level courses that feed this route.
- HND in Construction Management (Level 5) L58 courses
- HNC in Construction Management (Level 4) L41 course
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could become a senior quantity surveyor or move into senior project management, supply chain management, consultancy work or self-employment. You could specialise in areas like planning, risk assessment or contract disputes. You could also apply for chartered surveyor status, to have your skills and expertise recognised, and to improve your career prospects.