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Non-Cognate Route

This route is for professionals working in the construction industry with non-cognate qualifications.

For applicants wishing to follow this route there are two entry options:

1) Those who hold at least a UK honours degree or equivalent, that is not in a construction-related discipline

or

2) those who hold a current Chartered level membership of another professional institute

All candidates for this route must have at least 5 years' professional level experience in the construction industry. Candidates with less than five years' experience will need to undertake the Graduate Development Programme (www.ciob.org.uk/education/diploma).

You would be expected to demonstrate experience in a management role which includes decision making responsibilities for People, Finances, Technology and Health, Safety and Environment.

To APPLY

Applications MUST be emailed to bswatridge@ciob.org.uk and include the following:

1) Evidence of all relevant academic awards being assessed i.e. degrees
2) Evidence of current memberships of other Chartered Professional Institutes
3) A detailed electronic CV of not more than four pages
4) Assessment Fee *

*The UK assessment fee is £75.00. All overseas applicants should contact their local office for the appropriate fee.

We DO NOT require CPD certificates or job references at this stage

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