Overview
Connolly is a family-owned building contractor refurbishing homes for social landlords across northern England and Wales. Its work combines kitchen and bathroom replacements with roofing, windows, doors and electrical upgrades, alongside insulation and solar installations that improve energy efficiency. The business manages programmes across housing estates, agreeing surveys, budgets and schedules with councils and housing associations before carrying out improvements. It earns revenue through refurbishment and maintenance contracts, coordinating trades and materials to complete work on each property. Founded in 1980, it is headquartered in Wigan, Greater Manchester.
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What believers are saying
- Apprentice support: every Connolly apprentice receives one-to-one support from a qualified mentor.
- Wellbeing access: Connolly publishes a free 24/7 mental-health helpline and qualified mental-health first aiders.
- Pipeline visibility: July 2026 reappointment awards Connolly £2.8 million annually in Salix Homes works for 2026-2029.
What critics are saying
- Worker equipment: the Bolton kitchen-fitter opening requires own tools and transport.
- Delivery accountability: the Bolton site-manager opening assigns site safety, inspections and defect resolution.
- Emotional demands: the liaison-officer opening requires managing complaints, handling challenging conversations and supporting vulnerable residents.
What makes Connolly Limited unique
- Delivery control: Connolly says directly employed staff typically supply over 85% of project resources.
- Resident support: over 50 dedicated liaison officers coordinate contacts before, during and after housing works.
- Procurement access: supplier appointments include Crown Commercial Service, Fusion21 and Procure Plus purchasing frameworks.
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