About Site Skills Knowhow

Practical Setting Out & Surveying Training Delivered by Industry Experts

Site Skills Knowhow was created to provide real-world, practical training for construction professionals looking to develop or advance their careers in setting out, surveying, and site management.

Led by experienced industry professionals, our courses focus on what you actually need on site — not just theory.

Built by Industry, for Industry

Site Skills Knowhow delivers hands-on training based on years of real construction site experience.

We specialise in:

Setting out and surveying

Total stations & robotic instruments

GNSS and modern site technology

Practical workflows used on real projects

Our goal is simple — to help you gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to progress in the construction industry.

Matthew Hughes — Setting Out & Surveying Trainer

Matthew Hughes delivers Site Skills Knowhow setting out and surveying training. His course teaching connects levelling, robotic Total Stations, GNSS and practical exercises with the workflows learners encounter on construction sites.

Matthew also delivers training for company teams, including in-house delivery throughout the UK and Ireland where arranged. Training can be adapted to a company's equipment and working requirements.

Read the complete 5-Day Setting Out & Surveying course information or view scheduled Northampton course dates.

Practical Training That Gets Results

Learn using real surveying equipment

Small group sizes for focused learning

Step-by-step guidance from experienced trainers

Designed for beginners and experienced professionals

Direct progression into recognised qualifications

Qualifications & Career Progression

We offer clear progression routes through ProQual qualifications, helping you move from hands-on skills to recognised industry certifications.

Engineering Surveying Pathway

ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying

Ideal for those starting or developing surveying skills

Leads towards CSCS Gold Card

ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Engineering Surveying

Advanced qualification for experienced surveyors

Leads towards CSCS Black Card

Our 5-day CITB Assured course is designed to give you the practical skills needed to begin or support these qualifications.

Construction Site Management Pathway

ProQual Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management

For those moving into site management roles
ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management

For senior professionals and leadership positions

These are separate from surveying but available for those progressing into management roles.

Why Choose Site Skills Knowhow?

CITB Assured training provider

ProQual qualification pathways available

Real-world, practical training (not classroom theory)

Experienced instructors from the construction industry

Clear routes to CSCS Gold & Black Cards

Our Mission

We aim to bridge the gap between training and real site work by delivering practical, relevant, and industry-recognised education.

Whether you\'re starting out or advancing your career, we help you gain the skills and qualifications that employers are looking for.

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