Head of Internal Audit

Overview

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

Role: Head of Internal Audit 

Location: Central Belt Scotland/Hybrid

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 Head of Internal Audit, 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

As Head of Internal Audit you'll undertake risk based commercial Audits on projects being delivered by the Robertson Group Businesses to provide confidence to the Group Directorate that project commercial reporting is accurate, complete, and realistic and assist and support project staff in achieving best possible outcomes on all projects

What you'll do:

• Lead the Internal Audit Team by example.
• Mentoring and training team members to achieve strategic compliance goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain a realistic forward audit programme.
• Seek agreement with each Business on the forward rolling audit programme and audit frequency considering all aspects relating to each active project including lifecycle stage, programme duration, current commercial performance, and project specific risks.
• Liaise with the commercial teams in each Business to arrange Audits in line with the agreed audit programme.
• Carry out project Audits in line with the agreed audit programme considering current and forecast commercial performance and any other project specific risks and opportunities which may impact on the commercial outcome.
• Carry out follow up Audits where matters of a complex nature are identified at initial Audit which may impact on the commercial outcome in the longer term.
• Undertake bespoke project Audits where required outside of the audit programme.
• Through effective Audit verify the level of compliance with current Group Commercial Policy, Procedure and Process.
• Drive forward the ongoing development of the audit process, routines and documentation.
• Highlight areas for improvement and identify scope gaps within the existing Robertson Management System where Audits indicate shortcomings in current standards.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and assignments as directed by the Audit Committee.

About you:

Ideally you'll have prior audit experience with proven commercial or financial experience within a main contracting organisation.  A Quantity Surveying (RICS), Building (CIOB) or Financial Qualification is desirable along with the ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own work. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent presentation skills will be needed with IT proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. With travel to regional businesses across Scotland and England occasionally a valid driving licence will be required.

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 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.