Who Can Apply for the CIOB Professional Review?

Find out if you're eligible for the CIOB Professional Review. Learn about qualifications, experience, and routes to Chartered Membership (MCIOB) for construction professionals.

What Is the CIOB Professional Review?

The CIOB Professional Review is the final stage to achieve Chartered Membership (MCIOB) from the Chartered Institute of Building.

It’s where you demonstrate your:

• Management experience
• Technical competence
• Ethical and professional standards
• Leadership skills in the built environment sector

Passing the review makes you a Chartered Construction Professional, respected worldwide.

Who Can Apply for the CIOB Professional Review?

You can apply through one of two main pathways, depending on your academic qualifications and professional experience:

🎓 1. Graduate Route

This is for applicants who:

• Hold a recognized academic qualification, such as:
• Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., BSc in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture)
• Master’s Degree (e.g., MSc in Project Management, Quantity Surveying)
• NVQ Level 6 or 7 in a construction-related discipline
• HNC/HND with strong relevant experience
• Have 3–5 years of professional construction management experience after graduation

📌 Tip: Even if you have a degree, CIOB expects you to have real project management or leadership experience—not just technical exposure.

👷 2. Experienced Practitioner Route

This is for those who:

• Don’t hold a formal qualification
• Have extensive industry experience (typically 8–10 years)
• Demonstrate clear competency in managing:
• Projects
• Resources (people, equipment, materials)
• Health and safety
• Quality control
• Sustainability initiatives

📌 Tip: You must show how your experience covers the 10 CIOB Professional Competencies.

Qualifications That Make You Eligible

Qualification TypeEligible?BSc or MSc in Construction Management✅Civil Engineering Degrees✅NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management✅HNC/HND in Construction + Experience✅CIOB Accredited Professional Certifications✅

Note: If you're unsure about your qualification, you can ask CIOB for a Qualifications Assessment before applying.

Experience Requirements for the CIOB Professional Review

Your work experience should demonstrate:

• Leadership in planning and organizing work
• Oversight of health, safety, and welfare standards
• Management of resources and quality control
• Understanding and applying sustainability and ethical practices
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

📚 Key Point: Leadership and management skills matter more than just years of service.

What CIOB Looks for in Applicants

You should be able to prove:

• Technical competence in the built environment
• Strategic decision-making and leadership ability
• Ethical and professional behavior
• Commitment to ongoing learning and self-development

🔵 Important: The Professional Review is competency-based—it's about what you can do and how you behave professionally.

Special Considerations

🔵 International Applicants:

CIOB accepts qualifications and experience gained outside the UK, as long as they align with their standards.

🔵 Career Changers:

If you've transitioned into construction management from another discipline, you may still qualify via the Experienced Practitioner route, depending on your experience.

FAQs About CIOB Professional Review Eligibility

1. Can I apply if I only have an NVQ Level 6?

Yes, if you have sufficient construction management experience.

2. Can a site manager apply?

Yes! Many site managers with leadership responsibility successfully achieve MCIOB status.

3. Do I need an interview?

Not always. Some candidates are assessed on their written documents alone; others may be called for clarification interviews.

4. How soon after graduation can I apply?

Typically after 3–5 years of practical work experience, depending on the complexity of your roles.

Conclusion: Are You Ready for the CIOB Professional Review?

If you:

• Have recognized qualifications or substantial industry experience
• Can demonstrate leadership, technical skills, and professionalism
• Are committed to CPD and ethical practice

then you are ready to apply for the CIOB Professional Review!

Becoming a Chartered Member (MCIOB) will:

• Boost your career internationally
• Strengthen your professional reputation
• Unlock leadership opportunities in construction management