Think about it. A structured trainee programme where you’ll work on live projects, learning from people with the talent and capability that makes our business the success it is.
You'll have the opportunity to put into practice what you study as you work towards an industry-recognised qualification. And as you progress in your chosen specialism, you’ll be earning a full-time salary – with education costs covered by Robertson.
Start date: August 2025 – roles are advertised between February and March, with interviews in April.
Entry requirements: minimum National 4 or equivalent within relevant subject areas.
Duration: 2 to 4 years (course dependent).
Typical roles: business management, site management, quantity surveying, civil engineering and technology.
83%
of trainees complete their programme and secure a permanent role with us
(2022-24)
From trainee to quantity surveyor
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you’ll earn a salary, accrue holidays and enjoy some great benefits throughout your trainee programme.
Everything is geared towards your professional and personal development. Depending on your role you’ll work on a live site or be office-based. Whichever it is, you’ll build strong and relevant skills through hands-on work experience and support from a hugely experienced team.
- Earn while you learn.
- Structured work experience and fully-funded study.
- Work towards HNC and HND level.
- Support of a workplace buddy.
- Protected development time to support your studies.
- Become part of our NextGen community.
- Volunteering opportunities.
- Up to 33 days’ holiday, increasing with length of service.
- Annual holiday purchase scheme – buy up to five extra days.
- Flexible and hybrid working available, role dependant.
- Free employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing.
Robertson has close partnerships with colleges and universities in and around our regional offices to keep training as local as possible.
You’ll find application details here on our website, on LinkedIn and through schools and colleges.
Unfortunately we don’t accept applications after the closing date. This is to ensure the recruitment process moves forward with all candidates at the same stage.
