Careers & Apprenticeships

At City Building, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of career paths and Apprenticeship programmes designed to provide professional development and the opportunity to make a real impact.

A rewarding career at City Building brings a flexible working 35 hours per week, along with access to a contributory pension scheme, excellent annual leave entitlement, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption/shared parental leave. Excellent health and wellbeing initiatives and access to a rewards app as well as a discounted gym membership are also on offer.

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Current Vacancies

Explore our opportunities below and take the next step towards building a rewarding and successful career with us.

Asbestos Operative

Expires 03/05/2026

Trainee Instructor (Joinery & Carpentry)

Expires 10/05/2026

Admin Co-ordinator

Expires 10/05/2026

APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAYS

Please note the City Building apprenticeship vacancies are now closed.

We are currently reviewing all applications and details confirming next steps will be sent in due course.

You can monitor the status of your application by logging into your Yattle account.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact cbapprenticerecruitment@citybuildingglasgow.co.uk

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WHY CITY BUILDING?

CAREER PROGRESSION

Many of City Building’s senior staff began their careers as apprentices and we are proud of our track record of supporting staff development within our organisation

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

City Building fund a range of training courses for staff looking to develop their career. From management qualifications to advanced trade specialisms.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Access to contributory pension scheme – Strathclyde Pension Fund
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption/shared parental leave
Access to excellent health and wellbeing initiatives
Access to a discounted gym membership

Testimonials

Testimonial 1

“The role is so varied, ranging from simple jobs like fixing a blocked sink, all the way through to a full installation of a hot and cold-water supply. No two days are the same.”

Paul McGuire, Plumber, Repairs & Maintenance

Testimonial 2

“You earn while you learn and that really appeals to me. City Building offers the so many training opportunities that I can build a career which suits my interests and career objectives.”

Owen McWilliams, Apprentice Joiner

Testimonial 3

“Being able to take the skills I have learned in the college and use them onsite and working on real projects is really exciting. It is practical learning, whilst also contributing to real projects which motivates me.”

Rachel Davis, Apprentice Electrician

Testimonial 4

“I really liked the idea of having a career that gave me skills and knowledge that I could use for the rest of my life and City Building apprenticeship scheme offers exactly this.”

Niah Crawford, Apprentice Painter and Decorator

£ 56556

Contributed to local communities through workforce fundraising

75 %

Apprentice pass out rate

225

Leaders completed Leadership Development Plan

330

School students engaged in work experience and training

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore our latest opportunities and apply today.