Contract Manager Assistant Apprentice
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Company: Polygon
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Location: Castleford, WF10 5NP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000018739
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Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
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Start Date: 20/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Brief Description
Kick-start your career in project delivery and client coordination. We are looking for a Contract Manager Assistant Apprentice to become the driving force behind smooth project delivery on our customer site. You will be a key point of contact, helping teams stay aligned, clients stay informed, and projects stay on track.
Training to be Provided
Workplace training.
Future Prospects
Possible offer of a permanent postion within the company.
Vacancy Detail
Build your future in project and contract management.
Are you highly organised, proactive, and ready to take the first step in a career within project or contract management? We are looking for a Contract Manager Assistant Apprentice to become a key support figure within our Contract Management and Site Trade teams.
As a central point of coordination, you will:
- Support the Contract Management and Site Trade teams to deliver excellent, timely services to our customers
- Work closely with operational teams to schedule site activities and ensure project information, materials, and logistics are in place
- Communicate regularly with customers to support project progress and maintain high satisfaction levels
- Assist Contract Managers with project planning and variation development, including researching and ordering material requirements
- Keep project files and documentation accurate, organised, and up to date
- Act as a focal point for customer and site team calls and emails, ensuring queries are handled efficiently and resolved promptly
- Help keep workflows updated, progressing active works and saving critical documentation to job folders
- Support the preparation of key client reports and final accounts
- Request payment of excesses (where applicable) and follow up on outstanding material choices
- Agree material selections within approved client allowances, source cost-effective materials, and arrange delivery to site
- Contribute to a culture of excellence, effective customer service, and continuous improvement
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and all company procedures
Why Join Us?
This apprenticeship gives you real responsibility from day one. You will gain valuable experience in:
- Project coordination
- Customer communication
- Procurement and materials management
- Commercial awareness
- Documentation and compliance
- Professional teamwork in a live operational environment
You won’t just be supporting projects, you will be helping drive customer satisfaction, project success, and overall business performance.
Key experience / Knowledge:
Basic building industry knowledge (desirable not essential)
IT systems including Microsoft Office, video, HR system
Customer Service experience ideal
If you’re motivated, detail-focused, confident communicating with others, and eager to learn, this is your opportunity to develop a strong foundation for a successful career.
Apply now and become the driving force behind successful project delivery.
Other Information
Live within a reasonable commuting distance to ensure reliable attendance.