Apprentice Construction Contracts Manager- Degree level

NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Leighton Buzzard (LU7 4SF)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 3 July 2026)

Posted on 17 June 2026

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Summary

This role is based within our Housing Partnerships team at our Leighton Buzzard office and provides a structured pathway to becoming a degree-qualified Contract Manager, combining practical experience with academic learning in a supportive and friendly environment.

Wage

£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Monthly paid, with a planned development and progression programe

Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
39 hours, Monday to Friday.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

3 years

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

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 – The role will give the skills and abilities to not only be part of a team but to play an active role within a busy team whilst learning on the job from a team of established, experienced, friendly Contract Management professionals

Where you'll work

Unit 2
Ridgeway Court
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 4SF

Training

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

Training provider

THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BUILDING

Training course

Construction site supervisor (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
  • Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
  • Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
  • Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
  • Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
  • Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
  • Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.

Training schedule

You will begin by working towards a Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor qualification, with progression 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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

A Level in:

Any subjects considered (grade pass)

T Level in:

Any subjects considered (grade pass)

BTEC in:

Any subjects considered (grade pass)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 125-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.

https://www.novussolutions.co.uk/novus-careers/vacancies/ (opens in new tab)

Company 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

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).

Throughout the programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience while building the technical and commercial skills needed to succeed in the Contracts Manager within construction industry.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOVUS PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Hayley Degg- Novus Property Solutions

hayley.degg@novussolutions.co.uk

07787530088

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037662.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 3 July 2026)

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