Estimator in Elgin

Knowledge. Passion. Collaboration. At Robertson, we see more than just contracts. We’re bold enough to ask questions, brave enough to look at things differently, and confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. As an 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.

Your new role

• Provide sub-contractors enquiries
• Produce material enquiries in conjunction with buying department
• Produce analytical tenders for all projects from bills of quantities, specification and drawings etc.
• Produce quantities from drawings if required
• Prepare on costs in conjunction with planning and operations departments
• Reporting and advise Senior Management on projects at tender adjudication
• Liaise with Design Team during tendering process as necessary
• Negotiating with sub-contractors and suppliers
• Any other duties as required by the Senior Management Team

What you’ll need

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a Built Environment discipline
• Estimating experience within a relevant sector in the Construction industry
• A member of the RICS (Desirable)

About You

You’ll already have experience of estimating for construction projects and a background in a similar role. Excellent IT skills are just as important. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, accurate reporting skills, a professional approach, and a genuine ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

What's in it for me

Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance.

• 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.

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: Robertson Careers

Benefits of working with Robertson:

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
• Annual Flu Vaccine
• Access to E‑Learning
• Health & Wellbeing Support
• Life Management & Financial Support

Diversity & Inclusion: 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.