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Heriot-Watt University: Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying
Construction management and surveying play a vital role in shaping the built environment, supporting economic growth, sustainability, and resilient infrastructure worldwide. From commercial and residential development to major infrastructure projects, skilled professionals are needed to manage cost, risk, quality, time, and resources across increasingly complex construction systems.
At Heriot-Watt University, construction management and quantity surveying programmes are underpinned by strong industry engagement, applied research and global professional recognition. Our postgraduate MSc programmes are designed to equip graduates with the commercial awareness, technical expertise and leadership skills required to succeed in the modern construction industry.
Research with real-world impact
Research within the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) addresses key challenges facing the built environment, including sustainable construction, infrastructure delivery, digitalisation, commercial management and resilience. This applied research focus ensures postgraduate teaching is informed by the latest thinking and contributes to industry innovation and policy development.
Our research activity supports close collaboration with industry partners, public sector organisations and international networks, helping translate research outcomes into practical solutions with measurable impact.
Industry-focused and professionally relevant
Our construction programmes are delivered by academic staff with extensive industry and professional experience, ensuring teaching is informed by real-world practice and current industry challenges. Strong links with construction consultancies, contractors, developers and professional bodies help shape curriculum content and provide insight into contemporary commercial and project management practices.
Graduates develop expertise in areas including cost management, procurement, contract administration, project planning and delivery, risk management and sustainability — skills that are in high demand across the UK and international construction sectors.
Learning through practice
Postgraduate students benefit from a strong emphasis on applied learning, with opportunities to engage in individual and group projects based on realistic industry scenarios. Assessment is designed to develop professional competencies alongside academic knowledge, supporting career progression and professional accreditation pathways.
Industry placement routes allow students to gain valuable professional experience while applying academic learning in a real working environment, strengthening employability and industry readiness.
Careers and employability
Demand for construction managers, quantity surveyors and project managers remains strong across Scotland, the UK and globally. Heriot-Watt graduates progress into roles within consultancy, contracting, commercial management, project delivery, infrastructure development and the public sector.
Our strong professional standing and industry connections support graduates in developing long-term, internationally transferable careers in the built environment.
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