Overview
Your career path. See it our way.
Role: Graduate Apprentice 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. Start your career path with us an Graduate Apprentice you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as a Graduate Apprentice 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
About the role
Ready to head into the world of work? A Graduate Apprenticeship could be your ideal start to the next phase of your career. You’ll learn about the job, on the job, whilst we support you through further studies, so you’ll gain qualifications as well as work experience and skills. As a Graduate Apprentice Estimator, you will be responsible for:
1. Analyse historical data and market trends to inform cost estimates.
2. Support the preparation of bids and proposals for new and existing contracts..
3. Work with suppliers to obtain quotes for materials and services.
4. Communicate with suppliers by email, video calls and phone calls.
5. Assist estimators when preparing presentations for pricing reviews.
6. Maintain accurate records of estimates, for reference and benchmarking for future bids.
What you'll need:
7. 4 Highers (B)/A Levels/Btec or HNC/HND equivalent in relevant subject
8. Higher maths is essential
9. The ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
11. The ability to work as part of a team and under pressure
12. Dedication and ambition to develop within the role
13. Computer literate and numerate
Who we're looking for:
As a Graduate Apprentice Estimator we understand this may be one of your first roles so we’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in the built environment, some level of experience would be great but if you can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach with excellent written and verbal communications skills this could be the role for you. You’ll also need to demonstrate your dedication and ambition to develop with the role which we can support you.
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 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. We are Team Robertson.
For more information on our principles and culture, please visit:
Benefits of working with Robertson:
In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as:
14. 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
15. Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
16. Life Assurance
17. Cycle to Work Scheme
18. Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out with Hapi Rewards App
19. Annual Flu Vaccine
20. Access to E-Learning
21. Health & Wellbeing Support
22. 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.
Recruitment Timeline
Stage 1 – Online Applications:
You can apply up until 21 November 2025. We recommend getting your application in early!
Stage 2 – Shortlisting:
We’ll review all applications during December 2025 and get in touch to invite successful candidates to interview.
Stage 3 – Interviews:
Interviews will take place in January 2026. We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare in advance.
Stage 4 – Offers:
Offers will be made in February 2026. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process so you know what to expect.