Communications Director in Stirling

Overview

Some see challenge. We see the chance to bring a vision to life.

Role: Communications Director

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 Communicaions Director, 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

Main Purpose of the Job:

We’re looking for an experiencedCommunications Director to lead our Group-wide communications, public affairs and corporate reputation strategy. Reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer, you’ll act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, strengthen engagement across Team Robertson and protect and enhance our reputation with customers, communities and key stakeholders. This is a high-profile opportunity to define a clear and compelling narrative for a diverse, purpose-led organisation with ambitious plans for sustainable growth.

What you'll do:

• Lead and deliver Robertson’s Group-wide communications, public affairs and corporate reputation strategy.
• Act as a trusted communications adviser to the Chief Executive Officer, Board and senior leadership team.
• Strengthen internal communications and engagement across our businesses, offices, projects and site-based teams.
• Lead external communications, media relations, public affairs and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Protect Robertson’s reputation by managing crisis, issues and sensitive communications.
• Shape our corporate narrative, executive profiling and thought‑leadership activity.
• Lead our social media strategy, content programme and communication channels.
• Oversee communications relating to sustainability, responsible business and major corporate announcements.
• Establish clear governance, standards and measures to demonstrate communications impact.
• Lead and develop the Group Communications team and manage agency and supplier relationships.

What you'll need:

• Substantial senior-level experience in communications, corporate affairs or public relations within a large, complex organisation.
• A strong track record of advising Chief Executives, Boards and senior leaders with credibility and confidence.
• Broad expertise across internal communications, media relations, public affairs, corporate reputation, executive communications and social media.
• Proven experience of developing communication strategies that support business performance, organisational change and employee engagement.
• Strong crisis communications, issues management and reputational risk experience.
• Exceptional writing, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to make complex messages clear and engaging.
• Commercial awareness, political judgement and the confidence to constructively challenge at the highest level.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, managing budgets and working effectively with agencies.
• A calm, collaborative and resilient approach, with high levels of integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, property or another complex, operational sector would be advantageous.

Qualifications / Relevant Industrial Experience:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in communications, public relations, corporate affairs, journalism or a related discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional body, such as the CIPR or PRCA, would be advantageous.
• Significant senior-level communications experience within a large, complex or multi-site organisation.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, property or another regulated, operational or project-led sector would be beneficial.
• Evidence of continued professional development in communications, public affairs, digital media or reputation management.

We're looking for a credible and influential communications leader who combines strategic thinking with a practical, delivery-focused approach. Calm under pressure and comfortable operating at Board level, you’ll bring sound judgement, commercial awareness and the confidence to constructively challenge when needed. Collaborative, resilient and approachable, you’ll build trusted relationships across a complex organisation while inspiring your team to deliver clear, engaging and impactful communications.

What's in it for me

Our Principles - The Robertson Way

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 ofgrowth, 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. We are Team Robertson.

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: https://www.robertson.co.uk/careers/culture

Benefits of working with Robertson:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as:

• 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 Robertson 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.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.

Closing Date: 13th November 2026

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