Optional or employer preference
CIOB Chartered Membership (MCIOB)
CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building); MCIOB (Chartered Member)
A professional recognition for construction managers. The National Careers Service describes joining CIOB as optional; CIOB says MCIOB is often preferred or required for senior roles.
- Awarding body
- CIOB
- Level
- Professional membership grade
- Where it applies
- UK and international
- Exams
- Most candidates finish with a Professional Review. The Experienced Practitioner pathway adds a programme with its own exam fee.
- Entry
- Generally 3 to 5 years' experience and a degree-level qualification
- Qualified & Experienced pathway: 3 years' experience with a construction degree, or 5 years with a non-construction degree
- Experienced Practitioner pathway for people without a degree, through CIOB's four-module Chartered Membership Programme
- Also required
- Professional Review assessing knowledge, experience and competence in construction management
- Continuing development
- Members are expected to keep up continuing professional development.
Assessment and registration fees
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Admission fee (2026) | £122 | Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
| Professional Review assessment fee (2026) | £373 | Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
| Experienced Practitioner pathway: Chartered Membership Programme exam fee (2026, excludes provider fees) | £481 | Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
- Student membership is free. Training provider fees for the Chartered Membership Programme are separate and not included.
Membership and subscriptions
| Fee | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Self Development pathway annual subscription (2026) | £100 | Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
| MCIOB annual subscription (2026) | £347 | Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) (opens in a new tab)checked 14 Oct 2026 |
Official page: CIOB (opens in a new tab)Checked 14 Oct 2026