Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond.

Role: Assistant Contracts Manager

Location: Central belt -with travel to Elgin

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 Assistant Contracts Manager, 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. 

The Role:

To support the Contracts Manager in the successful delivery of timber frame construction projects. Ensuring that all RTE Departments and Key Client Staff are always aware of the latest project information, assist with deadlines and identify potential risks or delay, communicating with the reasons why the delay has arisen and what the effects will be.  The position also contributes to the commercial performance of projects by assisting with cost tracking and variations.

Assist with all RTE actions once the Project gets to site ensuring that timber kit erected on site is done so as per agreed specification to customer’s satisfaction, to maintain Health and Safety standards, CDM regulations and as per programme therefore minimising commercial risk to RTE.

Duties:

• Review the project specification and assist monitoring build programmes to understand the client’s needs.
• Oversee works on multiple sites to meet specification requirements, scope of work, monitor build programmes, and report back to Contracts Manager and project QS associated cost or time implications.
• Work closely with Site Managers to resolve day to day operational issues
• Maintain accurate records of project documentation, variations, and subcontractor agreements to assist the Contracts Manager.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Support in developing project programmes and monitoring progress against timelines
• Support cost control processes, including monitoring and tracking budgets relating to plant and labour.

About you:

• Experience in timber frame construction essential.
• Understanding of Fire Separation within timber frame required.
• Knowledge of the Autodesk ACC format an advantage.
• Strong organisational time and management skills.
• Good understanding of construction processes.

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: 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 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. 

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. 

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.