Construction Manager Apprentice
CANAL & RIVER TRUST
Banbury (OX17 3NU)
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 28 May 2026)
Posted on 28 April 2026
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Summary
As part of our commitment to the long-term maintenance and restoration of the waterways, we are looking to recruit a Construction Manager Apprentice. Join us, and you’ll be caring for your environment as well as your community, helping make life better by water for everyone, every day.
- Wage
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£24,000 a year
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Depending on your home location, you may be entitled to a London Allowance payment.
- Training course
- Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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You will work around 40 hours per week based on a rota which will be issued in advance and may include some evenings and/or weekends (to be confirmed).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
As a Construction Manager Apprentice, you’ll join our construction and maintenance teams who are responsible for essential works across our network - from lock gate replacements and structural repairs to large, planned engineering projects.
You’ll learn how to plan, coordinate, and monitor on-site activities to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
You’ll start with the basics and learn some hands-on skills in outdoor environments, learning from experienced construction professionals and gaining insight into how major heritage and infrastructure projects are planned, managed, and delivered. Then as your knowledge and skills grow, you will begin to assist in site inspections and contribute to the running of daily operations.
- Support the planning and coordination of construction and maintenance works across your assigned region
- Work outdoors with our operational construction teams, contributing to maintenance, repair, and restoration tasks
- Learn how projects are scheduled, budgeted, and delivered safely and effectively
- Participate in the annual winter stoppage programme - one of our busiest periods for major engineering work
- Gain experience of heritage-led repairs and environmentally sensitive construction methods
- Work consultatively with our contractors, suppliers and project teams
- Ensure Health & Safety is integral to all plans and help maintain compliance with relevant legislation and Trust Standards
- Demonstrate and promote the Trust’s values, ensuring inclusion and diversity are embedded in daily practice
Where you'll work
Nell Bridge Maintenance Yard
Aynho Road, Adderbury
Banbury
OX17 3NU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GLP TRAINING LTD
Training course
Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Be able to set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations and plan activities and work methods to ensure project completion on time.
- Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.
- Be able to identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders and implement effective procedures for managing, recording and improving quality.
- Be able to manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.
- Be able to manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site and work within commercial and legal constraints to ensure effective project outcomes.
- Be able to investigate problems, causes and effects and determine solutions.
- Be able to identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects.
- Be able to manage risk and plan for its mitigation to minimise its impact.
- Be able to manage and appraise team members and specialist contractors, build teams, advise on development and resolve conflicts to ensure effective teamwork.
- Be able to identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions.
- Be able to effectively manage and supervise specialist contractors and operatives during the construction phase.
- Be able to identify and rectify common defects in construction activities.
Training schedule
- Our apprentices complete a Level 6 Construction Site Manager Apprenticeship
- As a Trust apprentice, you will complete your apprenticeship training both on and off-the-job, through in-house training and block attendance at our chosen training provider based in Worcester
- All college-related travel costs are paid for by the Trust
More training information
Depending on your prior qualifications, you may need to complete a Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
You should have an interest in the waterways network or heritage assets.
Any general construction experience, potentially through hobbies, work experience or volunteering.
You will need a full UK driving licence or be willing to attain one within 12 months of beginning your apprenticeship, as the ability to drive is mandatory for this role.
About this employer
We’re the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to walk, jog, bike, boat and rest. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.
After this apprenticeship
- We are fully committed to supporting all of our apprentices during their training
- We truly value their contribution to the Trust and plan our recruitment to match progression opportunities
- Once the apprenticeship is completed and your work on site is to a satisfactory level, we aim to offer ongoing employment opportunities with us
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GLP TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028797.
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Closes in 29 days (Thursday 28 May 2026)
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