Degree Apprenticeship – Construction Contracts Manager

Location: Leighton Buzzard

About The Programme

The apprenticeship begins with a Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor qualification and progresses to a fully funded Level 6 Degree. Throughout the programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while building the technical and commercial skills needed to succeed in the construction industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the team, you will support the successful delivery of projects by learning and contributing to:

• Planning and organising – Managing all aspects of the project/contract through its full lifecycle
  • Project planning
  • Resourcing
  • Sustainability
  • Risk avoidance
• Costs & Quality – Assisting with the cost control/budget of a project, the importance of Quality and right first‑time approach, measuring success to a profitable outcome
• Health & Safety – Understanding risk assessments and behaviours in safety critical environments
• Stakeholder Management – Developing and maintaining relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and clients, including supporting in client meetings
• Teamwork – Gaining skills and abilities to be part of a busy team while learning on the job from experienced contract management professionals

What’s In It For You

• Starting pay of £8.00 per hour (with annual increases)
• Potential earnings of around £40,000 once qualified
• 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (including day release)
• Paid day release to attend college/university
• Full on‑the‑job training
• Accredited qualifications up to degree level
• Personal skills development
• Dedicated mentor support

Additional Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Fully funded degree qualification
• Health and wellbeing support
• High street and lifestyle discounts
• Up to 8 hours paid volunteering time per year

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn and develop in a commercial role within construction. Ideally you will have:

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4–9 / A*–C), A Levels or a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel

You Will Also

• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Be keen to learn and develop new skills
• Have good communication and teamwork abilities
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Please note: A DBS check will be required for this role.

Application Deadline

Friday 03rd July 2026 (may close early if application volumes are high)

Recruitment Process

• Telephone interviews 01st – 03rd July 2026
• Assessment centre week commencing 13th July 2026 (Leighton Buzzard)
• Start date: August 2026

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