Contract Manager – Airport Parking Operations

The Role

The Role

Contract Manager – Airport Parking Operations

Glasgow Airport

£50,000 per year \+ Competitive Benefits

Full\-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead a high\-profile airport contract in Glasgow. You will be responsible for delivering operational excellence across the APCOA car park management, revenue generation, and client services. This is a hands\-on leadership role with full accountability for contract performance, financial delivery, and team management.

Why this role stands out:

This isn’t just operational management, this is full contract ownership. You’ll be the trusted partner to the client and the driver of commercial performance. You’ll be the leader of a frontline operational team and the person who makes things happen when it matters most.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

• Manage day\-to\-day contract operations, ensuring compliance with procedures and standards


• Monitor performance through data analysis, audits, and reporting


• Resolve operational and service delivery issues

• Manage and deliver contract budget and financial targets


• Maximise revenue and control costs


• Produce forecasts, variance reports, and performance analysis

• Act as the main point of contact for the client


• Build strong working relationships and attend regular review meetings


• Support the client’s business objectives

• Lead, develop, and motivate teams


• Manage recruitment, performance, and training


• Handle employee relations and staff engagement

• Identify opportunities to grow revenue and improve service delivery


• Compliance, ensure Health \& Safety and regulatory compliance at all times

You’re likely already operating as a Contract Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Site Manager within a client\-facing environment.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing contracts, budgets, and KPIs


• Strong leadership and team development skills


• Confidence working directly with clients and stakeholders


• A proactive, solutions\-focused mindset


• Airport, parking, or facilities management experience is a strong advantage but not essential

Essential

Minimum 2 years’ experience in contract or operations management

Strong financial and commercial awareness (budgets, KPIs)

Experience managing teams in a fast\-paced environment

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Experience in airport, parking, or facilities management environments

Knowledge of Health \& Safety, employment law, and contract law

The Opportunity:

This is a high\-impact role where you’ll have real autonomy, visibility, and the ability to shape performance and outcomes. If you’re ready to step into a role where you can truly own the operation and make a difference, this is it, so Apply Now, we want to hear from you…

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