Robertson returns to profit amid ‘quality over quantity’

Robertson Group CEO Elliot Robertson

Stirling-based construction, development, infrastructure and support services firm Robertson Group announced its results to year end June 2025, showing a return to profit “reflecting strategy to pursue quality over quantity.”

Revenue of £793 million was down from the previous year’s £824 million “as predicted in line with quality strategy.”

Profit before tax was £20.2 million compared to a loss of £9.7 million in the prior year.

Cash balance at year end was £74 million (2024: £82m) “with no external debt.”

Robertson Construction Group delivered revenue of £575 million “with a number of its regional businesses exceeding their business plans.”

The group said: “The portfolio of six defined businesses is delivering in line with business plans.”

Robertson Group CEO Elliot Robertson said: “A full review and embedding enhanced governance processes have seen a positive year of performances across the portfolio of businesses, returning us to profitability with a healthy order book for 2026, our 60th year of trading.

“Our portfolio of businesses is a resilient model and having significantly evolved our management framework over six clearly defined and separate operating businesses, each with its own highly competent and experienced executive team, we are in a strong position to assure a sustainable future for our employees, business partners and the communities we serve.

“Despite a challenging and competitive marketplace, the strength of our relationships with our customers and supplier base creates a collaborative working environment where our products and services are delivered with certainty and to the highest standard.”