Level 7 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management – Construction
The Level 7 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management is a nationally recognised, advanced qualification for senior managers in the construction industry.
Delivered by Alternative Training, this competence-based qualification enables learners to demonstrate strategic leadership, project management, and senior-level management expertise. Successful completion allows candidates to apply for the Black CSCS Card and gain fast-track membership to the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), recognising their professional standing and expertise in construction management.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
Senior managers and directors in construction organisations
Individuals responsible for project oversight, team leadership, and health & safety systems
Professionals aiming for strategic management roles or Black CSCS Card recognition
Learners seeking CIOB membership and formal recognition of senior management competence
The course is suitable for those with substantial experience in construction management.
What You Will Learn
Learners must complete all mandatory units, demonstrating competence through workplace-based assessment and portfolio evidence:
Mandatory Units – Complete ALL:
Prepare and agree a project brief and outline programme
Manage project processes
Control projects effectively
Manage project handover
Assess and evaluate sustainability and environmental impacts
Provide advice, judgement, and service ethically
Lead meetings to achieve objectives
Represent your area of responsibility in meetings
Recruit, select, and retain people
Allocate work to team members
Manage teams in construction management
Quality assure work in your team
Develop self and others
Implement, monitor, and control strategic procurement systems
Manage the preparation and submission of estimates, bids, and tenders
Learners will develop strategic management skills, including leading complex projects, managing teams, overseeing procurement, and implementing ethical and sustainable practices.
Course Delivery & Assessment
Course format: Workplace-based assessment and portfolio development
Assessment: Practical observation, project management evidence, performance reports, and portfolio review
Duration: Dependent on candidate experience and project complexity
Certification: Level 7 SVQ/NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Assessment takes place on-site, ensuring learners meet industry standards for senior construction management.
Why Choose Alternative Training?
At Alternative Training, we deliver industry-focused construction qualifications across Scotland.
Our Construction Senior Management course is designed to:
Recognise strategic leadership, management, and project delivery skills
Support career progression to senior management and director roles
Meet CITB and industry standards for top-level managers
Enable applications for the Black CSCS Card and fast-track CIOB membership
Progression & Next Steps
On successful completion of this qualification, learners can:
Apply for the Black CSCS Card, recognising senior management competence
Gain CIOB fast-track membership, enhancing professional recognition
Progress to director or executive roles within construction organisations
Lead complex construction projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably
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