Executive Managing Director – RCG

Job Description

Overview

Some see construction. We see an opportunity to bring places to life.

Role: Executive Managing Director – Robertson Construction Group

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 a Executive Managing Director for RCG, 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 Lead Robertson Construction Group’s regional businesses, with executive responsibility for operational performance, strategic delivery and sustainable, profitable growth. This influential role will strengthen customer and stakeholder relationships, develop high-performing teams and create new opportunities across the UK construction market.

This is a senior board level appointment and the chosen candidate will have proven and demonstrable experience of leading a construction group of a similar size and scope to the Robertson Construction Group.

What you’ll do:

• Provide executive leadership across all Robertson Construction Group businesses, driving operational and financial performance.
• Develop and deliver the five-year corporate plan, aligned with Robertson Group’s strategic objectives.
• Lead day-to-day operations across pre-construction, commercial, delivery, finance, business development and people functions.
• Embed a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture, ensuring everyone goes Home Safe every day.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing executive and regional leadership team.
• Drive sustainable, profitable growth by identifying new markets, strengthening customer relationships and improving margins.
• Maintain influential relationships with major customers, public-sector bodies, local authorities and key industry stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to the highest standards of quality.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, commercial controls and contract management across the Construction Group.
• Monitor performance, cash flow, risk and opportunity, providing clear and timely reporting to the Group Board.
• Champion collaboration, continuous improvement and consistent best practice across the regional businesses.
• Embed Robertson’s Responsible Business, Social Impact and Environmental Strategy throughout the Construction Group

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience leading a construction business of comparable scale and complexity.
• Significant board-level experience, ideally as a Managing Director, Chief Executive or Chief Operating Officer.
• Extensive senior leadership experience within the UK construction market.
• Broad knowledge across operations, commercial, finance, pre-construction, bidding and business development.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement processes, contracts and commercial risk.
• High levels of financial awareness, business acumen and operational focus.
• Demonstrable success in developing and delivering business strategy, growth plans and performance targets.
• Strong track record of building, leading and developing high-performing executive teams.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and building relationships across private and public-sector markets.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification, supported by substantial executive-level experience.

We’re looking for an inspiring, approachable and commercially astute leader who brings people with them. You’ll combine strategic vision with sound operational judgement, building trusted relationships and creating an environment where teams can thrive. Collaborative, visible and values-led, you’ll share our commitment to safety, responsible business and sustainable growth, leading with integrity andThe Robertson Way at the heart of everything you do. 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:

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.

Closing Date: 21st October 2026