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HNC/HND in Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician)

Global Banking School (GBS) · Pearson

Connect construction technology, project delivery and commercial management with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.

London Stratford; London Greenford; Manchester; Birmingham; LeedsOn CampusDuration: 2 yearsNext intake: January 2027
Choose this course
01

Is this for you?

For learners building a distinct higher-education certificate or diploma, with further degree progression subject to admissions and credit recognition.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • Building Information ModellingYear One (Level 4):
  • Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)Year One (Level 4):
  • Digital Applications for Construction InformationYear One (Level 4):
  • Financial Management & Business Practices in ConstructionYear One (Level 4):
  • Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in ConstructionYear One (Level 4):
  • The Construction EnvironmentYear One (Level 4):
  • Advanced Construction Drawing & DetailingYear Two (Level 5):
  • Contracts & ManagementYear Two (Level 5):
  • Group Project (Pearson-set)Year Two (Level 5):
  • Maintenance & OperationsYear Two (Level 5):
  • Project ManagementYear Two (Level 5):
  • Sustainable Methods of ConstructionYear Two (Level 5):

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Organise the schedule and risks of a fictional construction project, linking tasks, resources and safety requirements.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

construction technology, project delivery and commercial management
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Building technician

Related career

Provides technical support to building design and site teams.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

CAD technician

Related career

Produces technical drawings and models using design software.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Estimator

Experience required

Calculates the resources and costs needed for construction or engineering work.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Construction manager

Experience required

Coordinates construction work, safety, costs and schedules.

Starting out
£27,000
UK median (2025)
£56,021
Experienced
£65,000
How to read the median

Median for SOC 1122: production managers and directors in construction. The group includes responsibilities and seniority above an entry-level job. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Construction contracts manager

Experience required

Manages the terms and commercial obligations of building contracts.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000

How to get there: Build relevant operational experience and evidence of responsibility for teams, budgets or projects before applying. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Quantity surveyor

Additional training or accreditation required

Manages construction costs, procurement and contractual valuations.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000

How to get there: Build construction-cost expertise and check RICS-accredited study/conversion and assessment requirements for chartered progression. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Building surveyor

Additional training or accreditation required

Assesses buildings and advises on repairs and development.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Usually needs specialist surveying study or conversion and relevant practice; chartered progression involves RICS requirements. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Building control officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Checks buildings against safety and building standards.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop building-regulation expertise and supervised inspection competence; meet any registration and assessment requirements for the work undertaken. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Architectural technologist

Additional training or accreditation required

Translate architectural concepts into practical technical building designs.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Complete the relevant technical or accredited professional qualification and supervised practice; this construction-management award alone does not establish specialist or chartered competence. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Land surveyor

Additional training or accreditation required

Measures land and prepares spatial data for development projects.

Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Complete relevant surveying or geomatics training, often a RICS-accredited qualification or conversion, and supervised surveying experience. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Building services engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Designs and maintains the power, lighting and environmental systems in buildings.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£51,000

How to get there: Complete the relevant technical or accredited professional qualification and supervised practice; this construction-management award alone does not establish specialist or chartered competence. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Health and safety adviser

Additional training or accreditation required

Helps organisations prevent workplace injury and illness.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete relevant occupational health-and-safety training, such as a recognised professional qualification, and gain sector experience. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Facilities manager

Experience required

Coordinates building maintenance, workplace services and security.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Build relevant operational experience and evidence of responsibility for teams, budgets or projects before applying. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Domestic energy assessor

Additional training or accreditation required

Assesses housing energy performance and prepares energy certificates.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Obtain the Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment and join an approved accreditation scheme. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Purchasing manager

Experience required

Selects suppliers and manages purchasing contracts and costs.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000

How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
London Stratford; London Greenford; Manchester; Birmingham; Leeds · On Campus · January 2027
Duration
2 years
Published tuition fee
£6,525 (per year)
Awarding university
Pearson
Historical information (not the current offer)

£6,355 per year

Entry requirements and routes

Age 19+ accepted with Level-3 Ofqual regulated (60 credits) or 2 years Work Exp(P60/HMRC Account/Tax Return)

English language

Yes (Computerised MCQ) English Test Exemption: GCSE grade C/4, Funcational Skills L2 English, Romanian Baccalaureate -B2 or above with English Components.

Interview or assessment

Oral Interview for 10-15 mins and Written assessment (Computerised) of 350 words

Classes and attendance

Two days a week . Weekdays Status: Open for January 2027 intake

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

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Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

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Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

Official course page
Sources and review (20)

Additional facts checked on the official course page: Duration (2026-10-26)

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