APPLICATIONS FOR ROLES STARTING IN 2026 ARE OPEN
Upcoming or recent graduate? The Robertson Graduate Development Programme could be your next move if you want to...
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Be in a role where you’ll have real responsibility and new challenges.
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Discover your strengths and build experience, knowledge and confidence on the job and through structured development.
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Have continued support and resources to do your best work and succeed in your career goals.
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Get to know your peers across Team Robertson through in-person development days and our NextGen conference.
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Be set to make a meaningful contribution through your work – and know it will be valued.
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Earn a full-time salary and benefits.
Key dates and entry requirements
Start date: September 2026 – roles are live now to 21st November with interviews in January.
Entry requirements: minimum 2.2 in relevant subject.
Duration: 2 years.
Typical roles: quantity surveyor, site manager, civil engineer and business support.
A few things to expect on your learning journey:
24
months of structured development where we'll support your personal and professional growth every step of the way.
8
training workshops to gain fundamental knowledge of our business and build key behavioural and leadership skills.
1
programme project in Year 2, based on your approach to solving a particular challenge in your business area.
Mentor match: as part of your graduate programme, you'll be partnered with a workplace mentor.
"I was partnered with Senior Site Manager Mick. During the initial weeks on site, Mick helped me get to grips with site standards, procedures and expectations, and learn more about our company culture and how we work – the Robertson Way.
Through mentorship I soon understood how traditional trade skills connect with modern construction methods, and how the various aspects of a project link together. Mick really instilled in me how important attention to detail is at every stage – from groundwork to finishing – as it all impacts the end result. His emphasis on doing things right first time really stuck with me and now shapes how I approach all aspects of my work."
Tom, Graduate Site Manager (with the regional health and safety trophy awarded to his team)
Hear from three of our recent graduates
Find your 2026 graduate role
Questions we're often asked about our graduate programme:
You’ll find application details here on our website, on LinkedIn, Gradcracker and through your university.
This is your chance to get your career off to a strong start through a range of work experience aimed at developing wider business knowledge and specialist skills in your chosen field.
Once we’ve received your application, we'll begin the assessment process. You can find out more about the various stages on our Application Process page.
Yes, if you're offered a role we'll need to see your degree certificate.
Yes, if it aligns with your role you'll have the opportunity in Year 2 of the programme and beyond to begin studying towards a relevant membership such as CIOB, ICE or RICS – fully funded by Robertson.
- Salary with benefits.
- Structured graduate development programme.
- Protected development time.
- 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.
During the programme you'll work in one specific business area where you'll be supported to progress and specialise in your role. However, you will have the opportunity to work in another part of the business in year two to further expand your knowledge of what we do and how we work.
Yes, we’ll welcome your application so please do apply again.
