Willmott Dixon is looking for a Design Manager to support our projects across the North East region. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid way from our North East (Gateshead) office, at home and onsite. As one of the top employers in the industry (Best big company 2022), we're looking for someone to manage the design process, promote the integration of disciplines and select, manage, and appoint consultants to ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of services. Responsibilities You will therefore be able to overview, monitor and report on design programmes, and provide technical support to the bid process. In addition, you will be developing designs that utilise innovative techniques on multiple/complex projects. Communication, attention to detail and working collaboratively are crucial in this role and will help you carry out the following responsibilities; Lead the design process to produce accurate information in line with the agreed specification and cost plan/estimate It is also equally important to manage the appointment of consultants and ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of services Develop a design programme with the consultants to meet the agreed whole life programme dates Provide cost-effective technical solutions Chair design team meetings and issue actions Produce designs that meet all necessary statutory and regulatory approvals and record on appropriate tracking logs You will be leading the design on exciting projects ranging in value from 5m to 50m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light and Commercial. With several projects on the ground and a transparent pipeline, you can have the confidence you are joining a stable business with a great culture. Additional Information We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
22/07/2026
Full time
Willmott Dixon is looking for a Design Manager to support our projects across the North East region. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid way from our North East (Gateshead) office, at home and onsite. As one of the top employers in the industry (Best big company 2022), we're looking for someone to manage the design process, promote the integration of disciplines and select, manage, and appoint consultants to ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of services. Responsibilities You will therefore be able to overview, monitor and report on design programmes, and provide technical support to the bid process. In addition, you will be developing designs that utilise innovative techniques on multiple/complex projects. Communication, attention to detail and working collaboratively are crucial in this role and will help you carry out the following responsibilities; Lead the design process to produce accurate information in line with the agreed specification and cost plan/estimate It is also equally important to manage the appointment of consultants and ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of services Develop a design programme with the consultants to meet the agreed whole life programme dates Provide cost-effective technical solutions Chair design team meetings and issue actions Produce designs that meet all necessary statutory and regulatory approvals and record on appropriate tracking logs You will be leading the design on exciting projects ranging in value from 5m to 50m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light and Commercial. With several projects on the ground and a transparent pipeline, you can have the confidence you are joining a stable business with a great culture. Additional Information We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Willmott Dixon is looking to appoint a Quality Delivery Manager to support our North business, with a focus across the Yorkshire and the North East. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in driving quality standards across a wide range of live construction projects, helping our teams deliver buildings that are right first time and remain defect free. The role is not tied to one project; instead, you will work regionally, supporting multiple project teams, identifying common themes, sharing best practice and helping embed consistent quality standards across the business. The role As Quality Delivery Manager, you will help drive our approach to quality delivery across all our projects. You will work regionally, spending time on live sites, supporting project and operations teams, identifying common themes and helping make sure lessons learned are turned into practical improvements. You will support, embed and manage quality procedures, guidance and initiatives, with the aim of reducing defects, improving consistency and achieving excellent outcomes for our customers. The role will suit someone who enjoys being out on projects, asking the right questions, constructively challenging standards and helping teams understand not just what the process is, but why it matters. Key responsibilities You will: Support the implementation and continued development of our Quality Delivery approach across projects. Carry out, organise and communicate Quality Delivery audits and follow-up actions. Help ensure project teams are fully adopting quality procedures and addressing key quality priorities. Identify common quality issues, risks and learning opportunities across multiple projects. Share good practice, lessons learned and practical guidance across the wider business. Provide technical support and help develop quality reference material for project teams. Raise awareness and positively influence attitudes towards quality across the region. Support training, coaching and knowledge sharing with site teams and colleagues. Use data and project feedback to support continuous improvement and reduce defects year on year. What we are looking for We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of construction delivery and a genuine passion for improving quality. You are likely to have: A good understanding of construction methods, buildability and site delivery. Knowledge of common quality issues across construction projects. The confidence to walk projects, ask probing questions and assess whether the right standards are being achieved. Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at different levels. The ability to build relationships across project teams and wider stakeholders. A desire to coach, support and share knowledge with others. The ability to manage multiple priorities across different projects. Experience in areas such as site management, project management, quality management, technical delivery, design management or trade supervision would be highly relevant. Interested? If you have a strong construction background and are passionate about driving quality, improving standards and helping project teams deliver their best work, we would be keen to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates with different levels of experience and will shape the opportunity accordingly.
10/07/2026
Full time
Willmott Dixon is looking to appoint a Quality Delivery Manager to support our North business, with a focus across the Yorkshire and the North East. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in driving quality standards across a wide range of live construction projects, helping our teams deliver buildings that are right first time and remain defect free. The role is not tied to one project; instead, you will work regionally, supporting multiple project teams, identifying common themes, sharing best practice and helping embed consistent quality standards across the business. The role As Quality Delivery Manager, you will help drive our approach to quality delivery across all our projects. You will work regionally, spending time on live sites, supporting project and operations teams, identifying common themes and helping make sure lessons learned are turned into practical improvements. You will support, embed and manage quality procedures, guidance and initiatives, with the aim of reducing defects, improving consistency and achieving excellent outcomes for our customers. The role will suit someone who enjoys being out on projects, asking the right questions, constructively challenging standards and helping teams understand not just what the process is, but why it matters. Key responsibilities You will: Support the implementation and continued development of our Quality Delivery approach across projects. Carry out, organise and communicate Quality Delivery audits and follow-up actions. Help ensure project teams are fully adopting quality procedures and addressing key quality priorities. Identify common quality issues, risks and learning opportunities across multiple projects. Share good practice, lessons learned and practical guidance across the wider business. Provide technical support and help develop quality reference material for project teams. Raise awareness and positively influence attitudes towards quality across the region. Support training, coaching and knowledge sharing with site teams and colleagues. Use data and project feedback to support continuous improvement and reduce defects year on year. What we are looking for We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of construction delivery and a genuine passion for improving quality. You are likely to have: A good understanding of construction methods, buildability and site delivery. Knowledge of common quality issues across construction projects. The confidence to walk projects, ask probing questions and assess whether the right standards are being achieved. Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at different levels. The ability to build relationships across project teams and wider stakeholders. A desire to coach, support and share knowledge with others. The ability to manage multiple priorities across different projects. Experience in areas such as site management, project management, quality management, technical delivery, design management or trade supervision would be highly relevant. Interested? If you have a strong construction background and are passionate about driving quality, improving standards and helping project teams deliver their best work, we would be keen to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates with different levels of experience and will shape the opportunity accordingly.
Senior Site Manager Willmott Dixon are recruiting for a Senior Site Manager to initially work on a construction project in Newport, and across the South Wales region thereafter. Our aim is for you to be a part of our team to deliver projects close to home. We work across multiple sectors but our strong preference is for you to have had experience of projects within either healthcare or defence. As a Senior Site Manager at Willmott Dixon, you will be part of our one team ethos that delivers quality projects on time, whilst also having a positive impact on the local community. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Construction Manager, the successful Senior Site Manager will manage the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality. Leadership and people management. Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management. Implement project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives. Establish standards of quality on-site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications and project requirements. Understand the client priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations. Implement the supply chain policy. Adopt the principles of the Considerate Constructor's Scheme and manage community relations. Ensure appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business. Produce and develop project programmes and control operations to achieve delivery of the project on time. Organise the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades. Undertake the works in the most economical manner to eliminate waste and avoid non-recoverable costs and preliminary losses. Monitor and work to the agreed preliminary budget. Maintain continuous professional development to ensure appropriate technical awareness. Comply with standard procedures. Manage project handover and ensure defect / snag-free completion. Support the strategy for the closure of defects during the defects period and obtain a certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set. Essential and Desirable Criteria Proven track record of successfully delivering construction projects as part of a wider team. The ability to read and accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications. Understanding and appropriately sharing build programmes. Managing the supply chain, direct employees and consultants. Proactively liaising with customers and the supply chain. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent. Appropriate CSCS card. SMSTS certificate. First Aid at Work certificate. Why Willmott Dixon? We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. This role will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
09/07/2026
Full time
Senior Site Manager Willmott Dixon are recruiting for a Senior Site Manager to initially work on a construction project in Newport, and across the South Wales region thereafter. Our aim is for you to be a part of our team to deliver projects close to home. We work across multiple sectors but our strong preference is for you to have had experience of projects within either healthcare or defence. As a Senior Site Manager at Willmott Dixon, you will be part of our one team ethos that delivers quality projects on time, whilst also having a positive impact on the local community. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Construction Manager, the successful Senior Site Manager will manage the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality. Leadership and people management. Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management. Implement project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives. Establish standards of quality on-site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications and project requirements. Understand the client priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations. Implement the supply chain policy. Adopt the principles of the Considerate Constructor's Scheme and manage community relations. Ensure appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business. Produce and develop project programmes and control operations to achieve delivery of the project on time. Organise the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades. Undertake the works in the most economical manner to eliminate waste and avoid non-recoverable costs and preliminary losses. Monitor and work to the agreed preliminary budget. Maintain continuous professional development to ensure appropriate technical awareness. Comply with standard procedures. Manage project handover and ensure defect / snag-free completion. Support the strategy for the closure of defects during the defects period and obtain a certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set. Essential and Desirable Criteria Proven track record of successfully delivering construction projects as part of a wider team. The ability to read and accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications. Understanding and appropriately sharing build programmes. Managing the supply chain, direct employees and consultants. Proactively liaising with customers and the supply chain. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent. Appropriate CSCS card. SMSTS certificate. First Aid at Work certificate. Why Willmott Dixon? We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. This role will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Join the Willmott Dixon team in the Yorkshire (Morley Office) as a Quantity Surveyor and play a key role in delivering brilliant buildings, transforming communities, and leaving a positive legacy across the region. We're looking for a confident communicator with strong procurement experience to provide commercial support across a range of exciting projects in Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light, Commercial, and Industrial sectors. Responsibilities Ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the highest quality, exceeding customer expectations. Work closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to ensure budgeted targets are met. Establish strong working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and customers. Accurately value, certify, and issue payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contract arrangements. Manage the procurement of work packages from our proven supply chain partners in line with company standards and requirements. Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date. Complete cost value comparison (CVC) reports to accurately reflect the current position on site and the final projection. Identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and enable introduction of effective solutions. Essential Criteria Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry. Strong proficiency in MS Excel. Procurement and cost management experience. Excellent financial and contractual awareness. Ability to read and accurately interpret drawings and specifications. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Valid driving licence. Desirable Criteria Construction-related degree. Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract. Additional Information In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance and Incentive Bonus. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
04/07/2026
Full time
Join the Willmott Dixon team in the Yorkshire (Morley Office) as a Quantity Surveyor and play a key role in delivering brilliant buildings, transforming communities, and leaving a positive legacy across the region. We're looking for a confident communicator with strong procurement experience to provide commercial support across a range of exciting projects in Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light, Commercial, and Industrial sectors. Responsibilities Ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the highest quality, exceeding customer expectations. Work closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to ensure budgeted targets are met. Establish strong working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and customers. Accurately value, certify, and issue payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contract arrangements. Manage the procurement of work packages from our proven supply chain partners in line with company standards and requirements. Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date. Complete cost value comparison (CVC) reports to accurately reflect the current position on site and the final projection. Identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and enable introduction of effective solutions. Essential Criteria Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry. Strong proficiency in MS Excel. Procurement and cost management experience. Excellent financial and contractual awareness. Ability to read and accurately interpret drawings and specifications. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Valid driving licence. Desirable Criteria Construction-related degree. Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract. Additional Information In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance and Incentive Bonus. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
