Contract Manager Apprentice

Connexus

SHROPSHIRE (SY7 9BW)

Closes in 7 days (Monday 13 July 2026)

Posted on 6 July 2026

Print

Contents

Summary

You will join our Asset Management team to support the delivery of high-quality, safe and sustainable homes. 

You will gain hands-on experience supporting project and customer requirements, maintaining accurate records and using digital asset management systems. 

Wage

£23,195.72 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary for the first year of the apprenticeship is £23,195.72 increasing to £23,546.22 on completion of the first year. 

Training course
Construction support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, with 1 hour lunch.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

2 years 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Support the contract teams in the effective delivery of the investment programme
  • Provide day-to-ay assistance to the Contract Manager 
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using digital asset management systems
  • Liaise professionally and effectively with residents, contractors and internal teams

Where you'll work

THE GATEWAY
THE AUCTION YARD
CRAVEN ARMS
SHROPSHIRE
SY7 9BW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

MULTIVERSE GROUP LIMITED

Training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
  • Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
  • Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
  • Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
  • The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
  • Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
  • Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
  • Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
  • Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
  • Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
  • Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
  • The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
  • Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
  • Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
  • Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
  • Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
  • Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same. 

https://connexus-group.co.uk/apprenticeships (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Discounts scheme

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This apprenticeship is designed to help you develop the skills and experience needed for a future career in Asset Management. Subject to business needs and vacancies, there may be opportunities to apply for Contract Manager or similar roles on completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Connexus

Recruitment Team

recruitment@connexus-group.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040732.

Apply now

Closes in 7 days (Monday 13 July 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.