Contracts Manager

About Us

City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group’s citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations. City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around 200 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability. Our accreditations include, ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015. We currently hold Investors in Young People Platinum award, an award we are immensely proud of as it recognises our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base. As a City Building employee, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent annual leave, and access to the Strathclyde Pension Fund. You will also benefit from wellbeing initiatives and discounted gym membership, supporting a positive and healthy work life balance.

About the Role

The Contracts Manager plays a critical role within the GCC Maintenance Division of City Building, overseeing the planning, delivery, and financial management of the R&M, Project, and PPM programmes, ensuring they run efficiently, safely, and in line with client expectations. As the Contracts Manager you are responsible for managing resources, budgets, audits, performance/KPIs and health and safety compliance while maintaining excellent customer service and stakeholder relationships. It also requires strong communication with clients and stakeholders, accurate reporting on performance and profitability, and contributing to business growth through improved processes and new opportunities. The Contracts Manager will drive operational efficiency, monitor financial performance, and contribute to the growth and continuous improvement of the GCC Maintenance Division through innovative service delivery, business development, and strategic planning.

What You Will Bring

The successful candidate will be an experienced manager with excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills with a demonstrable track record in service delivery. You will lead and support operational and administration teams, ensuring high standards of performance and customer service. You will have a strong commitment to personal and team development to improve operational efficiency. You will be confident in developing business plans to drive continuous improvement and drive growth within the GCC division. You must hold a full UK driving licence. Please refer to the role profile for more information.

How to Apply

Please refer to the role profile for more information. How to Apply If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this role then please apply by Midnight on Sunday 9th August 2026.