Site manager
SpecialistProfessional & commercial
£55,000–£85,000 per year
Runs a work area day to day — programme, quality and safety.
Steady need
Issued by CSCS
CSCS Black (Manager)
CSCS Manager Card
- Indicative cost
- £100–£200
- Valid for
- 5 years
- Roles needing it
- 1
- Issuer
- CSCS
Costs are indicative and change. Confirm with the issuing body before booking anything.
How to get one
- Hold an NVQ Level 6 or 7 in construction management, or an approved degree route
- Pass the CITB test at Managerial and Professional level
- Apply to CSCS
Roles that need this
1 role on the Universal Bedford project would typically require it.
CSCS Black (Manager): common questions
- What is a CSCS Black (Manager)?
- The senior management card, requiring a Level 6 or 7 construction management qualification. It is issued by CSCS.
- Who needs a CSCS Black (Manager)?
- Site managers, project managers and contracts managers. On the Universal Bedford project we list 1 role that would typically require it, including site manager.
- How do I get a CSCS Black (Manager)?
- 1. Hold an NVQ Level 6 or 7 in construction management, or an approved degree route 2. Pass the CITB test at Managerial and Professional level 3. Apply to CSCS
- How much does a CSCS Black (Manager) cost?
- Indicatively £100 to £200, depending on the provider and what is included. That is a market range rather than a quote — costs change and vary regionally, so confirm with CSCS or an approved provider before booking.
- How long does a CSCS Black (Manager) last?
- 5 years. Retake the test and reapply.
We do not sell training, do not take commission from providers, and are not affiliated with CSCS. This page is a plain-English summary — the issuing body is the authority.