Middle management construction officer – Construction engineering (bol)

As a construction engineer, you can work for various companies involved in the built environment. These companies are often specialized and actively involved in the design, structural engineering, construction, maintenance, and management of buildings.

You could work at an architectural or consultancy firm, a structural engineering firm, a contractor, a real estate agency, a construction company, a project developer, a housing association, or for the government. There, you could become a site manager, technical advisor, estimator, buyer's advisor, work planner, draftsman, or foreman. Further education is also possible, for example, with a higher professional education (HBO) degree in Construction Engineering. Outside of the private sector, you could also work for the government, for example, as an employee in the Department of Building and Housing / Building and Housing Supervision.

I've always worked as a structural engineer in the private sector, drawing and calculating buildings. I now share that knowledge in my classes at Summa Bouw. Think of things like: how heavy can a floor be, how to calculate foundations. Not everyone finds that easy. And it doesn't have to be. I make sure it becomes clear step by step. The best moment? When, after a few lessons, I hear: "Jos, it's all clicked!"

For me, the student is the center of attention. That may sound obvious, but it requires genuine attention and commitment. For me, good education starts with trust. As a student, you must feel safe in my classroom, because only then will you dare to make mistakes and truly develop.

In my class, I have people from all backgrounds and learning styles. This enriches the group, but also requires me to be open and respectful. I strive to build relationships. I don't always succeed with everyone, but I always let them know: I see you, I take you seriously, and you can be who you are. Because I'm also just myself when I'm in front of the class. Besides being a teacher, I'm the father of daughters who are roughly the same age as my students. That helps me better empathize with them.

Many students start here with a dream: to become an architect. My profession may be just one piece of that dream, but it's an important one. Because what you design must truly endure. I love being able to contribute to that. For me, teaching is more than just imparting knowledge; it's also about helping people discover themselves. This is especially important in vocational education. Because if you know where your strengths lie and that you can do it, you'll be stronger for your future. I want that for everyone.

The program lasts four years. You'll attend school in the first year, and at the end of the first year, you'll complete an internship. Years two and three also include an internship. In the fourth year, you'll complete a four-day internship and attend school one day a week.

You can find an internship company that best suits your interests. During your studies, you'll connect with many potential employers in the region who can help you further your career.

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

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During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

• You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
• You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
• You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
• You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

It is important that you have had subjects from the Technology sector in your package.

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers and/or students using the contact information below:

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Spokesperson Hanneke Aben
Spokesperson Arno van den Oetelaar

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Spokesperson Hanneke Aben
Spokesperson Arno van den Oetelaar

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It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.