Through innovation, productivity and sustainable growth strategies, this business has been transformed into one of the UK’s largest privately owned construction, infrastructure and support services groups.
“More than 50 years ago, I started a small joinery business in Elgin in the North East of Scotland. As the years moved on, I wanted to create a multitrades business that would service the area around my home town. Now, with a comprehensive range of business units, more than 2,600 employees, and offices from Inverness to Sheffield – you can safely say we have succeeded in this… and then some. The geography we cover is much wider than I could ever have imagined when I set up the business aged 21. This is a fantastic achievement that wouldn’t have been possible without our loyal employees new and old, and our excellent relationships with clients”
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 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.
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 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.
Company Timeline
Robertson Group from the early years to the next era.
1966
Bill Robertson forms the company as a joinery business in Elgin.
1969
First houses built for sale.
1975
First major design and build contract.
1976
Acquisition of Elgin Precast.
1986
Elgin Timber Products began trading.
1989
Acquisition of Doric Construction (Aberdeen).
1992
Fastest growing Scottish company.
1996
Major restructure to boost geographical coverage.
1998
Robertson Facilities Management formed.
1999
First project in England.
2002
Robertson Capital projects formed.
2007
Company employs 1000th staff member.
2011
Robertson consortium appointed to Scottish Futures Trust’s hub East Central framework.
2012
Robertson Civil Engineering and Robertson Engineering services formed.
2015
Partnership Homes and Specialist Division founded. Third office in England opened.
2016/17
We celebrate our 50th year of trading and we employ our 2,000th employee.
2018 onwards
Sustainable growth based on the solid foundations of a balanced portfolio and clear strategy.
