The professional Construction Manager is responsible for the erection of all types of structures and buildings. They carry out site planning, monitoring and progressing work, adaptation or amendment of construction details to suit particular needs or problem situations, together with exercising effective control of the project and undertaking problem solving and decision-making activities. There are links to design and project management, with close collaboration with both the architect and engineer throughout the construction process; sometimes improving or compensating for any poor design or indeed the buildability of the project.

The construction manager concentrates on the site construction processes based around the need to build within budget and within the agreed time frame, whilst retaining high-quality work and taking account of health and safety requirements.

Construction management is not new to the School of Computing, Information Technology & Engineering (CITE) as we have over 50 years of experience in teaching civil engineering and related disciplines which include management, costing and technology. Our programmes have long been recognised in Industry as providing graduates with a wide range of practical and theoretical skills. Situated in the heart of the developing East London region in the Royal Docks there are ample opportunities for site visits, local work placements and engaging employer presentations. Our programmes offer you the opportunity to study the fundamental knowledge and theories required by all Construction Managers and apply these to the practical work environment.

The structure of the programme is as follows:

Level 1 Modules

Level 2 Modules:

Level 3 Modules:

The programme benefits from access to purpose built labs, up-to-date on-line resources, access to specialist software, and information technology hardware and modern surveying equipment. Teaching is delivered through formal lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical classes. Specialist lectures are given by practising professionals from industry with which we have strong links. Most lectures are supported by programme notes which allow students to concentrate on lectures and complete some independent studies of their own. Group work is encouraged in most modules as construction management is a team activity.  There is access to a range of industry standard on-line references and databases such as the National Building Standards (NBS) and The Construction Information Service (CIS)

Assessment varies from module to module but includes end examinations, coursework, case study analysis, oral presentations and project work, and tests on competence in practical sessions. There is also an individual research project, as well as a group field assessment based around the week long residential field trip to The National Construction Centre’s Constructionarium facility in Norfolk.

The School has strong links with industry and hosts a number of activities in which employers have a major role. We have an Industrial Placement Tutor who will assist students in making job applications and an external Industrial Liaison professional who chairs our Industrial Advisor Board (IAB). The IAB advises the field on programme development and provides the very important industrial link.
Full time students are encouraged and assisted to take the opportunity of a full year out placement between the 2nd and final year

Project work is an important feature of this programme. Students will undertake a number of small projects within their second year as part of their normal module studies.  In the final year there is a major individual research dissertation which forms part of their Integrated Projects module (CE3215). Each student shall manage an individual piece of analytical, reflective academic research in the production of a construction related dissertation of their own choice. . This module also enables students take part in the week long residential ‘Constructionarium’ project which simulates a real working environment where learners work alongside contractors and design engineers.

It is envisaged that this programme once accredited will give exemption into the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) membership framework.

• Leaving a lasting legacy in the built environment
• Solving problems and working as a team
• Turning design solutions into reality

• Working both indoors and outdoors
• Dealing with a wide range of people
• Being well organised and planning ahead
• Using logic and problem solving skills

To develop key skills to help you become a first class construction manager this course covers it with detailed exploration of issues regarding quality, timely delivery of objectives and cost efficiency in the production process.

A qualified construction manager is a highly sought, not only in the UK but in all major developing regions of the world. You could be working on building and infrastructure works across the globe.

The School of Computing, Information Technology & Engineering prides itself on its student support systems. Based on the practice of industry we operate an open door policy with students encouraged to consult with their tutors. Personal tutors will monitor progress and provide assistance and advice with academic and personal problems.
The School facilities include dedicated computer laboratories and equipment which are free to use, as long as they are not required for a class. Technical support is readily available supported by academics.

Local construction and civil engineering companies visit our School regularly seeking to recruit quality students for work within the industry.  There is also a rolling programme of optional construction site visits to major current projects that compliment the academic programme – in the past sites visited included the Olympic Stadium, The Shard and t he North East London Overground Line.   The strong industrial links provided through our industrial liaison panel encourages the employment and career paths of our engineers. The course structure has been developed with employer consultation using practical work-based structured modules and assessment methods.
Excellent transport links are available to the University via bus or Docklands Light Railway linking with Central London and major rail & airport terminals.