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NVQ Level 7 – Construction Senior Management
Find out more about this qualification including who it’s for, what’s involved, and how to get started.

NVQ LEVEL 7 – CONSTRUCTION SENIOR MANAGEMENT
An essential, lifetime qualification for construction senior managers
Developed for achievement in a real workplace environment, this internationally recognised qualification assesses and verifies your existing skills, knowledge, training and experience as a construction senior manager in your occupational area.
After completing this NVQ and passing the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test for Managers & Professionals, you can apply for your black CSCS card.
NVQ LEVEL 7 – CONSTRUCTION SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Who attends?
This Level 7 NVQ is suitable for you if you are already working as an experienced construction senior manager.
Need to develop your managing skills? Check out our Leadership & Management courses.
Certification
NVQs are lifetime qualifications. However, black CSCS cards must be renewed every five years.
Length
On average, this NVQ takes between 3-6 months to complete, depending on how much time you’re able to dedicate to it.

NVQ LEVEL 7 – CONSTRUCTION SENIOR MANAGEMENT
How does it work?
- Your assessor will call you to carry out a profile and ensure this is the right course for you.
- You’ll have your induction via Teams with your assessor who will take you through the process and induction paperwork.
- We will carry out the knowledge portion of the qualification with you through a series of virtual professional discussions.
- In the meantime, you’ll collect your evidence using our detailed guide.
- Once the evidence and professional discussions have been completed, we’ll obtain a testimony from your line manager or similar witness.
- We’ll sign off your portfolio and have it checked by our internal verifier before claiming your certificate from the awarding body, NOCN.
- We’ll receive your certificate and pass it on to you.
Course funding
If you are up to date with your CITB levy returns, you can claim a £1500 grant back upon completion of this qualification.
This grant can be claimed in conjunction with the Skills and Training Fund.

NVQ LEVEL 7 – CONSTRUCTION SENIOR MANAGEMENT
What’s covered?
The Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management is made up of nine units:
- Manage project processes in construction management
- Manage teams in construction management
- Provide advice, judgement and services ethically in construction management
- Develop self and others in construction management
- Control projects in construction management
- Plan a construction organisation’s workforce
- Prepare and agree a project brief and outline programme in construction management
- Sustainability and environmental impact of developments in construction management
- Establish project procurement arrangements in construction management
Why choose us?
JRS Training are proud to have supported thousands of candidates to get the accreditation and qualifications they need to excel in the construction industry. We love what we do, and are passionate about tailoring each course to suit the needs of the individual. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, we’ll have something which can help you to reach your goals.
Our trainers are professional, experienced and friendly, supporting you through virtual professional discussions to capture the knowledge required for your portfolio. This provides minimal disruption to your daily operations and allows us to support you to complete your qualification in far less time than an apprenticeship. We have boots-on-the-ground experience working in the construction industry, so we understand the importance of minimising time away from the workplace.
As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, CITB levy payers can claim a grant of £1500 upon completion of this award.
To find out more, book a profiling call or get a quote, please submit the enquiry form below.