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Knowledge. Passion. Pace. We see more than just contracts.

Role: Estimator

Location: Stirling

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as Estimator, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things - for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

About the role

As a Estimator, you’ll be responsible for:

• Support the Preconstruction Commercial Manager in the preconstruction processes from viability through to contract award.
• Follow business procedures and ensure communications protocols are followed.
• Ensure efficiency of proposals implemented to meet client\'s requirements, completeness of RPH commercial/tender submissions and maximising RPH overall profitability.
• Commercial management of projects through preconstruction phase including payments in and out (application, assessment and certification and monthly cost reporting).
• Develop and improve the calibre of our supply chain, monitoring supply chain performance, developing working relationships and providing feedback during bids to the preconstruction team and Directors.
• Take an active role in continuous improvement within the commercial function of Pre-Construction.
• Create and promote an environment of professionalism and maintain a strong customer focus
• Employ previous sector experience to the benefit of the business
• Take a partnering approach to working with all key stakeholders
• Support the Directors to develop business and secure new work
• Manage a workload of several projects or tenders at a time
• Maintain a business perspective that is reflected in all decisions and actions - anticipating problems and modify plans accordingly
• Demonstrate a strong commercial awareness identifying opportunities and risks
• Consider efficiencies of design and specifications and undertake value engineering to ensure clients budget and requirements are met.
• Provide turnover, profit and programme projections in support of setting, monitoring and updating business targets.

About you

You’ll already be qualified and experienced in this field, and you’ll have a background in managing budgets and delivering similar services to a high standard. Have demonstrable Quantity Surveying experience within a relevant sector in the construction industry. Just as important are strong communication, sales and negotiation skills, an analytical approach, and a genuine ability to set realistic objectives and solve key problems.

Working the Robertson Way

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means…

We listen

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

We are professional

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

We take responsibility

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including 33 days annual leave, a great pension and valuable life assurance. What’s more, you’ll also be able to make the most of a range of brilliant extras. These include our Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts at restaurants and cinemas with a Taste Card, annual flu vaccine, and Health & Wellbeing and Life Management Support for you and your family.

We also have a brilliant smarter working policy, too. That means many of our office-based people and some of our site-based people are able to either work from home or as part of our hybrid model.

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

Apply now

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV on our careers site