HND
Construction Management
- Industry-aligned – Earn globally recognized business certifications to boost your career readiness and employability.
- flexible timetables – Face-to-face and online learning
- City-centre campuses – London, Birmingham, and Manchester
- Strong career focus – Teaching focuses on industry needs.
KEY INFORMATION
Level Of Study
Level 5 - Higher National Diploma
Duration
2 Years
Intakes
September, January, April, June
Locations
London, Birmingham, Bradford, Manchester, Leeds
Study Mode
2 days a week (Weekend and evenings timetable available)
Entry Requirements
Apply without Previous Qualifications
*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
Modules Include :
Year 1:
- Building Information Modelling (15 credits)
- Construction Design Project (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
- Construction Technology (15 credits)
- Digital Applications for Construction Information (15 credits)
- Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction (15 credits)
- Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction (15 credits)
- Tender & Procurement (15 credits)
- The Construction Environment (15 credits)
Year 2:
- Advanced Construction Drawing & Detailing (15 credits)
- Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects (15 credits)
- Contracts & Management (15 credits)
- Group Project (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
- Maintenance & Operations (15 credits)
- Personal Professional Development (15 credits)
- Project Management (15 credits)
- Sustainable Methods of Construction (15 credits)
Possible career options include:
- Site Manager
- Project Manager (Construction)
- Construction Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Building Control Surveyor
- Quantity Surveyor Health and Safety Manager (Construction)
- Construction Operations Manager
Build in-demand Construction Management skills employers need
Why Choose a Career in Construction Management?
Do I Qualify?
Choose when you learn with blended learning
Blended learning is a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, designed to help you balance your studies with work, family, or other responsibilities.
We offer timetables for you to choose from in either London, Birmingham, Bradford, Manchester, Leeds
Daytime students
2 days of tuition per week: one session on campus and the other session delivered live online
Evening and weekend students
2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on campus or 2 evenings face-to-face on campus and 1 weekend day live online.
Weekend students
Face-to-face sessions on Saturday and online sessions on Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
An HND in Construction Management (Higher National Diploma) is a Level 5 qualification in the UK, equivalent to the first two years of a degree. It develops knowledge in construction technology, project management, health and safety, sustainability, and building design, preparing students for careers in the construction and property industry.
With an HND in Construction Management, you can apply for roles such as Site Manager, Construction Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor Assistant, Building Control Officer, Health and Safety Manager, or Contracts Manager. Graduates often find employment with construction firms, housing developers, local councils, and engineering consultancies.
Yes — an HND in Construction Management is worth it if you want to enter the construction and property industry with strong career prospects. The qualification provides both technical knowledge and practical management skills, making you highly employable in the UK’s growing construction sector.
The average construction management salary in the UK starts at around £25,000 to £32,000 for entry-level roles. With experience, careers such as Construction Project Manager, Site Manager, or Quantity Surveyor can earn £40,000 to £65,000, with senior managers and directors reaching £80,000 to £100,000+.
Yes — many UK universities and colleges offer an HND in Construction Management with a foundation entry route, designed for students without A-levels or previous qualifications. This pathway provides the academic and technical grounding needed to progress to higher levels of study.
After completing an HND in Business, you can either move directly into employment in management, marketing, HR, sales, or administration, or progress to the final year of a BA (Hons) Business degree. Many graduates also choose to enhance their careers by completing an MBA or professional business qualifications.