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NVQ Level 7
Construction Senior Management

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All assessments start the same day. However, if you need proof of registration urgently, choose this package. If you can't get on site without a CSCS card, we'll aim to send your registration confirmation within 1 working day so you can apply for the Experienced Worker (Red) CSCS card right away.

* To apply for a temporary CSCS card, you must hold a valid H&S test, passed within the last two years

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With this package, you skip the evenings spent answering written knowledge questions. Instead, your assessor spends extra time with you in professional discussion, asking clear questions about your work and job role. It feels like a natural conversation. We then use your verbal answers to complete the paperwork on your behalf.

* Professional discussions (interviews) are audio or video recorded as evidence for your qualification

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Fast Track

With this option, you'll speed up the process and complete your assessment within 4-6 weeks. You'll receive priority status, and your assessor will work out a plan that fits around your work schedule and hits that timeframe. When procrastination creeps in, expect a friendly phone call from your assessor to help you get back on track.

* You must be motivated and willing to cooperate with your assessor

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Optional package

Even experienced managers can have knowledge gaps, or lack the systems and documentation needed to evidence specific assessment criteria. With this option, your assessor also works as a mentor: showing you which management procedures and policies the industry expects, where to source them, and how to implement them across your projects. You improve how your projects run, and you generate your assessment evidence as you go. The procedures and records you put in place along the way become evidence you can submit.

* This package is NOT intended for novices without prior industry experience

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NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management: Everything You Need to Know

Entry Requirements

The NVQ Level 7 in Senior Management is for individuals in high-level management roles within large construction organisations, or for business owners and directors who manage projects at a strategic level, develop business strategies, plan organisational procedures, work with clients, and lead management teams at a high level.

To undertake this assessment, you must have senior management experience. This includes managing project processes, leading teams, planning budgets, procurement, resources, and organisational procedures within construction.

Your experience and responsibilities will determine which optional units you select (see the qualification structure for details). You must have sufficient evidence to cover the selected units and achieve the required credits.

During the assessment, you must demonstrate your practical skills and knowledge through evidence and examples from your current or previous projects.

Your evidence should demonstrate your ability to:

Control project quality, legal and contractual compliance, progress, value, and costs
Undertake continuous personal development and manage the development of others
Manage project risks and opportunities
Manage project team activities
Develop systems for managing health, safety, and welfare
Use project feedback and implement project management systems
Build project teams and manage working relationships
Plan workforce requirements and manage workforce plans
Provide advice on technical construction issues and solve complex problems
Deliver construction services while complying with laws, policies, and ethical and contractual requirements
Manage budgets and assess entitlement for payments
And other relevant senior management duties

These criteria come from the mandatory units. Additional criteria depend on your experience, current duties, and the evidence you can provide. For optional units, refer to the Qualification Structure section.

An initial discussion with our NVQ assessor will confirm the units you need to cover and the related assessment criteria.

The NVQ Level 7 in Senior Management is assessed by a CIOB-chartered NVQ assessor.

* On completion, apply for a Black (Managerial) CSCS card!

* To apply for a CSCS card, you must have a valid H&S test, passed within the last two years.

Qualification Structure

The NVQ Level 7 Senior Construction Management qualification has 6 mandatory units and 13 optional units. You must complete enough optional units to reach 62 credits, normally four or five units depending on their credit values.

Optional units are selected based on your job role and the evidence you can provide from current or past projects.

During the screening and assessment planning stage, you and your NVQ assessor will review the units. The assessor will recommend the units that best match your experience and responsibilities.

Mandatory Units · 6 units

Unit Title	Level
Control Projects in Construction Management	7
Develop Self and Others in Construction Management	6
Manage Project Processes in Construction Management	7
Manage Teams in Construction Management	7
Plan a Construction Organisations Workforce	7
Provide Advice, Judgement and Service Ethically in Construction Management	7

Optional Units · 13 units · enough to reach 62 credits

Unit Title	Level
Control Budgets and Contract Payment Entitlement in Construction Management	7
Direct the Management of Design Development and Processes in Construction Management	7
Ensure that Contracts are Prepared, Negotiated and Agreed in Construction Management	7
Establish Project Procurement Arrangements in Construction Management	7
Evaluate and Progress the Resolution of Contractual Disputes in Construction Management	7
Evaluate Sustainable Resources and Requirements for the Whole Lifecycle of a Construction Project	6
Implement, Monitor and Control Strategic Procurement Systems in Construction Management	7
Manage Marketing and Customer Service in Construction Management	7
Manage the Preparation and Submission of Estimates, Bids and Tenders in Construction Management	7
Managing Tendering Processes in Construction Management	6
Managing the Handover of the Construction Project in the Workplace	6
Prepare and Agree a Project Brief and Outline Programme in Construction Management	7
Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Developments in Construction Management	7

How It Works

Typically, the senior management assessment is completed in two assessment sessions. Depending on the quality of the evidence you provide and your circumstances, these sessions may include a site visit, although most assessments are completed remotely.

The assessment process may vary depending on the route selected at booking (see the booking form for options). However, the typical process follows the steps outlined below. We adapt the assessment to suit your individual situation when necessary.

For clarity, the senior management assessment process can be broken down into six chronological steps.

Introduction

You will receive an instructional email with guidance, a list of product evidence examples, and suggestions for working effectively with your assessor. This will help you identify the evidence needed for your assessment portfolio.

Welcome Call

You will arrange an induction call (usually via video) to discuss the assessment requirements, your work, and the evidence from your current or previous projects. You will agree on the next steps and clarify how to prepare for the first assessment session. The assessor will also send any required course materials.

Compile Evidence

Using the assessor's guidance, you will begin compiling evidence for the first assessment session.

The Assessment

When you have enough evidence for the first session, you will arrange a video call to review the files and explain your work processes. This first session normally covers about 50% of the assessment criteria.

Assessment Progress

After the first session, the assessor will review your evidence and carry out a gap analysis to identify any remaining criteria. You will receive feedback to help you gather the additional evidence. Once this is ready, you will organise the next session, which may be onsite or via video. In most cases, we use video calls.

Completion

During this session, we aim to cover all remaining criteria needed to complete your assessment. In most cases, this is the final session. Once 100% of the criteria are met, we will compile and finalise your portfolio and then submit your NVQ achievement claim to the Awarding Body.

Construction senior manager standing under the crane on a construction site

This qualification is officially recognised by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Key facts for NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Official title	NVQ Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Also known as	NVQ Level 7 Construction Senior Management
Assessment type	Work-based & distance assessment
Prior experience	Required
Classroom attendance	No
Fast Track	Yes
Typical completion	4 weeks (adjust to your pace)
Remote assessments	Teams & Zoom options available
Dedicated assessor	Yes, with a direct contact number
Guidance & support	Yes, we're here to help
Planning & preparation	Guidance provided
CITB grant claimable	No
Industry-recognised qualification	Yes, UK and globally
Our coverage	UK & Overseas (EU, UAE, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Asia)
Qualification degree	Equivalent to a Master's degree
Exams	No

FAQ

Common Questions, Answered

Everything you need to know about accreditation, eligibility, and what happens after your assessment.

Once your assessment has been successfully completed and your qualification is ready to be issued, you have a few options if you're paying by instalments:

Pay the remaining balance in full and we'll issue your certificate immediately.
Continue with your payment plan, and we'll issue your certificate once the final instalment has been received.
Request an Early Certificate Release (ECR), which may allow you to receive and use your certificate before your payment plan is completed. To do this, you'll need to sign an ECR agreement and provide identification and proof of address — this helps protect both parties while you continue making your scheduled payments.

If you have any questions about your payment plan or certificate release options, our team will be happy to help.

Up Level Training Centre is officially registered and accredited by nationally recognised awarding and industry bodies. We operate as an NVQ assessment and training centre for construction-related qualifications. We are an approved member of the CITB Training Provider Network (TPN), an approved centre with Pearson (Edexcel), and an approved centre with ProQual Awarding Body.

As a CITB TPN member, our centre is listed on the official CITB Training Directory. Please note CITB is currently updating its directory system — while our centre is visible, NVQ qualifications may not yet appear on the map listing during this update period. You can also contact CITB directly for confirmation.

Pearson (Edexcel): 80 Strand, Charing Cross, London, WC2R — qualifications.pearson.com.
ProQual AB: ProQual House, Unit 1, Innovation Drive, Newport, Brough, HU15 2GX — Tel: +44 (0) 1430 423822, proqualab.com.

No, this is not a traditional training or college course. This is an NVQ assessment for experienced workers and professionals who know their job very well and require official recognition of their skills in the industry. Knowledge and prior experience is mandatory.

Yes, to apply for a temporary Experienced Worker (red) CSCS card, you must have a valid H&S test that was completed within the last two years. Find more information on the CSCS website.

Yes, to apply for a CSCS card, you must have a valid H&S touch screen test, passed within the last two years. Find more information on the CSCS website.

Yes, it is possible to skip levels and obtain a higher NVQ qualification, as long as you can provide evidence of your competence in your field of expertise.

The timeframe for the NVQ assessment may vary depending on your employment status and your ability to provide evidence of your work practice. Typically, you'll discuss all aspects of your circumstances with your assessor before starting, to confirm a potential completion date.

Yes, you can register for the NVQ assessment without a National Insurance number.

Once your assessment is completed and your portfolio is submitted to the awarding body for achievement, the typical waiting period is up to 15 working days — though this may vary depending on the awarding body's workload and your individual case. Your certificate is released by our sales department upon receipt of full payment.

Yes. Having dyslexia or a non-academic mind does not affect your ability to complete an NVQ. Our assessors take your individual situation into account and create an assessment plan that suits your needs — your grammar ability is not a significant factor in the process.

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