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Willmott Dixon Group Exeter, Devon
05/03/2026
Full time
Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for a Design Manager to work on exciting projects within our Wales and West region. We are currently delivering projects across multiple sectors in the South West and we are looking for someone to work out of our Exeter office/ on-site at least 4 days per week and you will be supported to work from home 1 day per week. As a Design Manager you will be responsible for the development and control of design on one or more projects. You will identify where we can add extra value for our customers whilst ensuring buildability and quality that meet statutory requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and customers, to establish project requirements, objectives, and design criteria. You will also share your knowledge with other members of the design team as well as operational and commercial teams to ensure the overall success of the project. Duties / responsibilities will include: Managing the design phase of construction projects from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring compliance with project objectives, codes, regulations, and standards, for example, fire, planning and building control, among others. Contributing to the selection and appointment of design partners, ensuring design responsibilities are correctly apportioned between them and the supply chain partners delivering the Contractor's Design Portion. Participating in the selection and procurement of design solutions including modern methods of construction (MMC), materials, finishes, sustainable technology, ensuring they align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines with the wider project team. Arranging and preparing for design reviews to assess progress, to identify potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective measures as necessary. Collaborating with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop comprehensive design plans, drawings, and specifications and work with the design manager to ensure that they accurately represent project requirements. Coordinating and managing external design consultants, reviewing and providing feedback on their work to ensure design integrity, consistency and quality The ideal candidate: Will have managed design on projects between 10M- 100M across multiple sectors. Have an understanding of CAD, Microsoft Office and various other construction technology Be able to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications Able to mange specialist designers/subcontractors and supply chain partners Hold a valid driving license and a CSCS card Additional Information 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, 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. 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 have enabled us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people 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 Group Oldham, Lancashire
04/03/2026
Full time
Willmott Dixon are looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Project Manager to join our Northwest region. We support hybrid working and you would be office based (Oldham, Manchester) with the ability to work from home. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the successful person will manage the preconstruction bid process, project managing both internal and external resources to deliver successful bids, on time and to the highest quality. You will also ensure our customers' expectations are managed and, wherever possible, exceeded. With a proven track record of successful projects, you will be responsible for leading two-stage/negotiated tenders for projects ranging in value from 10m to 100m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Health, Blue Light, Transport and Commercial. At Willmott Dixon we operate through several frameworks, allowing for a greater probability of seeing your hard work come to life. Key Responsibilities As a Preconstruction Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Motivating and leading a bid team that includes both internal (estimators, design professionals, MEP professionals and planners) and often external (supply chain and consultants) resource. Working closely with your team to develop the commercial strategy. Managing the customers' expectations through informal and formal 'health checks', adopting a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations. Developing and incorporating project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives. Ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on progress, managing potential risks and opportunities, and instigating pre-emptive and corrective actions as required. Maintaining continuous professional development of yourself and your team to ensure appropriate technical awareness, implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement. Maintaining a 'one team' approach throughout to create a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations. Coordinating inception workshops with our customers and using your proven listening skills to ensure we truly understand our customers 'Why', gaining vital information that will enable your bid team to go the extra mile. Essential and Desirable Criteria Experience in managing diverse technical input, understanding complex construction schemes and leading the bid process will help you thrive in this role. If you have previously worked in a construction technical role, including but not limited to Operations, Planning, Commercial, Design or Estimating as this will help you hit the ground running. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to become a key part of our pre-construction team, if you will enjoy understanding the challenges our customers face and are motivated by finding innovative solutions please apply. Additional Information In return, 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, 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. 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.
Willmott Dixon Group
02/03/2026
Full time
Senior Estimator We're looking for a Senior Estimator to join our growing Willmott Dixon Interiors team in London, with hybrid working available (three days office-based and two days working from home). This is a key role within our expanding Cat B workplace fit-out capability, focused on delivering competitive, accurate and commercially robust pricing for single-stage tenders across projects typically ranging from 5m to 50m. As part of a specialist team being built to drive our growth in the workplace sector, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our success, working closely with supply chain partners, consultants and internal stakeholders to secure profitable work and support the continued development of our Cat B offering. Key Responsibilities: Tender Leadership Lead the preparation and delivery of single-stage Cat B fit-out tenders within tight turnaround periods (typically 3-4 weeks). Produce accurate and robust cost plans aligned to customer requirements, scope and current market conditions. Carry out detailed measurement and pricing to SMM7 / NRM standards. Assess tender risks, opportunities and commercial exposure, ensuring a strong and competitive submission. Supply Chain & Market Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners to secure competitive and reliable pricing. Engage with consultants and professional teams to support successful bid outcomes. Use market insight and sector knowledge to inform pricing strategy and improve competitiveness. Commercial & Technical Excellence Analyse subcontractor quotations in detail, identifying risks, value engineering opportunities and cost efficiencies. Support procurement strategy development and contribute to profit planning. Manage multiple concurrent tenders while maintaining quality and accuracy. Track tender outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement in win rates and estimating performance. Essential Skills: Proven experience in Cat B workplace Fit out estimating within the London market. Strong background in single-stage tendering for fit-out projects. Established relationships with relevant supply chain partners. Ability to measure and price to SMM7 / NRM standards. Solid experience with Estimating software such as Conquest or Causeway. Good knowledge around take-off tools such as Bluebeam, CostX or Kreo. Advanced MS Excel skills. Strong commercial awareness and risk assessment capability. Experience managing multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment. 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 Group City, Birmingham
25/02/2026
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our highly regarded Construction Midlands division, working on mid to large-scale commercial construction projects in Birmingham and the surrounding region. As the successful candidate, you will take ownership of commercial delivery across various projects from feasibility to completion. You will need strong contractual knowledge to provide commercial control of work packages throughout the project lifecycle whilst reporting accurately. At Willmott Dixon, we value our supply chain partners as part of our extended team. To succeed in this role, you must be an effective communicator, relationship-builder, and adaptable team player, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Provide commercial expertise to help plan the successful delivery of the project, ensuring the project is procured and delivered within budget. Where appropriate, take the lead and support the preconstruction team undertaking the estimating function and have a thorough understanding of the estimating contract, planning, design management, bill of quantities, services, HS&E, sustainability and social value commitments, bid management, adjudication requirements and supporting the team with bid submissions. Build long-term, trusted relationships with supply chain partners, holding them to account and driving them to continuously improve and innovate. Monitor and manage the costs throughout the project delivery stage and throughout the defect's liability period. Use technical knowledge and understanding of key trade packages including the ability to complete accurate measurement to the relevant SMM7/NRM2. Review procurement and maximise use of Cat A supply chain partners whilst taking responsibility for commercial risk management and achieving the procurement schedule dates. Lead on CVC reporting, ensuring accurate real time reporting and final profit projection (Robust Cost to Complete) Proactively ensure that works are procured according to the design specifications. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria Self-sufficient in managing projects from preconstruction through to delivery Ability to control costs, prevent scope creep, and manage risk across all packages Strong understanding of contractual requirements and compliance. Experience with client invoicing, contract cost reporting, procurement, and supply chain management. Strong reporting skills, including Cost/Value reporting, cost-to-complete analysis and external financial forecasting. Experience with NEC and JCT contracts. Proficiency in MS Excel and Bluebeam (or similar measurement tools) Proven procurement and subcontractor management experience. History of being confident and comfortable in a customer-facing surveying role. Previous team leadership experience. Desirable Criteria Degree in Construction or a related field. Membership or working towards MCIOB or RICS. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, high-performing team, working on exciting and impactful projects. 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 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 Group Oldham, Lancashire
17/02/2026
Full time
An opportunity to join our award-winning digital team in the Northwest as a Digital Construction Manager (BIM). This is a hybrid role split between office (Oldham office as base), project sites and home. As a Digital Engineer, you will play a key role in planning, implementing, and managing digital processes throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. You will be responsible for supporting our digital management team and helping to shape how we, our supply chain and customers embrace and implement digital construction techniques. If you are passionate about BIM, coaching people in new techniques, embracing technology and staying ahead of industry trends, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities Support the Digital Management Team in reviewing and implementing relevant BIM documentation aligned with ISO 19650. Collaborate with design, construction, and customer teams to support digital deliverables and compliance with project requirements. Coordinate delivery and assurance of project information, including IFC-SPF parameters, COBie data, geometry, scanning, visuals, and logistics. Promote Digital processes and procedures within the organisation. Ensure model compliance with customer, framework, and relevant standards. Provide training and support to teams and stakeholders. Manage interfaces between different BIM software and solutions. Collaborate with other design disciplines for design integrity and best practices. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential: Relevant technical degree or qualification Experience in diverse BIM teams and interdisciplinary design. Skilled in engaging and influencing others towards a shared goal. knowledge of BIM processes and national/international standards. Familiarity with IFC-SPF parameters and COBie data Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary designs within 3D environment Understanding of ISO 19650 Desirable: Experience delivering government/public sector projects (e.g., DfE, MoJ). Experience in 3D modelling and design applications Experience in data delivery and understanding Familiarity with 3D review tools Familiarity with visualisation tools Additional Information In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, optional private medical cover, life assurance, and an Incentive Bonus. At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and 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 have enabled us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people 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 Group Bristol, Gloucestershire
12/02/2026
Full time
Proposals Manager (Bid Manager) Willmott Dixon Construction are looking for a Proposals Manager to join our Wales & West regional team in our Bristol office. The main role of a Proposals Manager at Willmott Dixon is to manage the quality of submissions and actively work with our Project Managers to develop the quality of bids. You will be able to assess technical bid requirements and lead the bid teams to develop a winning solution. You will ensure the formal bid process is followed, providing recommendations for continuous improvement. Through your writing, reviewing and editing of drafts you will ensure our submissions persuasively convey our offer to the customer by communicating key win themes within our responses, ensuring we score highly against the evaluation criteria. Working with subject matter experts, you will conceptualise and create visual elements to help tell the story, whilst also contributing to the 'look and the feel' of our offering. With a strong awareness of bidding best practice, you will also provide guidance and support to less experienced staff and those from other areas of the business. You'll also support creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids. Key Responsibilities Contribute to and create our bid win plan, then consistently communicate this to the team throughout so that the bid is developed in line with the strategy. You will: Understand the entire bid submission and lead our approach to align with the 'win plan.' Revisit the strategy when needed. Be accountable for everything that goes into the bid. Define and shape the visual presentation of the submission. Support the prepositioning phase by proactively developing early solution concepts that address key customers drivers identified during business development engagements. Host lessons learnt workshops after the bid is submitted to capture insight, identify areas for improvement and inform future opportunities Make sure all the written content of the bid is clear and compelling by: Owning individual answers (planning and scripting). Briefing other bid writing contributors. Checking the quality of other contributors' work and providing feedback and/or intervening. Signing off all the written content before the Director peer review. Essential and Desirable Criteria You will ideally have some experience as a Proposal Manager, Submissions Manager, Bid Manager, Tender Manager, or similar role in the construction industry. You will be able to lead the creation of our written responses to achieve high quality, winning bids/submissions that meet the requirements and expectations of our customers. You will have good experience of writing and editing tender submissions. Knowledge and experience of the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign is desirable, but full training will be provided if required. Experience of leading answer plan sessions, win theme workshops and managing the tender review process. Experience of bid writing and bid editing, creating compelling and persuasive responses. Experience of hosting lessons learnt workshops after bid submissions to capture insight, identify areas for improvement and inform future opportunities. You'll also have experience supporting the prepositioning phase in previous bids. Meticulous organisational skills Experience of using Microsoft Office. Use of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop desirable. UKAPMP membership and certified desirable. Additional Information Are you an innovator, are you curious? We are not afraid to think big and embrace innovative new ideas to make sure we deliver a better, stronger, and more personal offer and exceed our customers' expectations. Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. 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 Group Bristol, Gloucestershire
12/02/2026
Full time
We have an excellent opportunity for a Building Services Manager (M&E) to join our Bristol office and provide support for our projects in the South West region. The successful Building Services Manager will lead and coordinate the MEP process from project inception through to post-completion using commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise. Reporting to the Head of Building Services, you will work alongside our preconstruction and delivery teams to carry out technical reviews of tender documents, liaise with the estimating team and supply chain partners and adjust designs accordingly as and when required. This is an exciting role that could see you working on several projects at a time across preconstruction and delivery. You will be responsible for producing, prioritising and reviewing accurate information in line with the agreed specification and project cost. You will be a team player and an excellent motivator, as you will be working collectively with pre-construction and operations teams as well as supply chain partners to enable them to work together to produce a coordinated and complete MEP design. Duties and Responsibilities Key responsibilities: Manage the complete qualitative, technical and commercial appraisal of services tenders across the team, in conjunction with other team members. Identify equal and approved services solutions for inclusion in tenders. Ensure technical appraisals of the services design to ensure compliance on all projects. Design gap analysis (Building Services). Maintaining and developing relationships with our MEP Supply Chain. Supply Chain Coordination. Visiting sites during construction as required. Attend meetings such as tender launch meetings, mid tender reviews/interviews and tender adjudications. Reviewing the MEP installations for compliance against the designs, contract requirements, relevant standards/regulation and our quality requirements. Constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic. Work closely with the Design Manager and project team to ensure an integrated MEP design across multiple build elements. Support the operations teams in the delivery of M&E systems once the package has been handed over from the preconstruction team. Leading the commissioning phase, ensuring it is delivered correctly with the use of the supply chains commissioning management or independent commissioning managers. Undertake witnessing and signing off the systems as complete on behalf of WDC. Essential Criteria Understand the appropriate M&E and service legislation Able to control costs, timing, quality in line with targets Able to interpret project documentations and develop appropriate strategies Full Driving Licence Proficient use of Microsoft programmes Proficient use of and Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc) Appropriate CSCS card Desirable Criteria: Relevant Degree or Equivalent Qualification Working towards MCIOB / MCIBSE /MIET Additional Information In return: 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, 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. 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.
Willmott Dixon Group Bingham, Nottinghamshire
12/02/2026
Full time
An experienced Site Manager with an internal or finishing trade background is required by Willmott Dixon to initially work on an 82m new build scheme before moving onto other projects in the Coventry area thereafter. Reporting to the Construction Manager the successful candidate will manage the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality. Key responsibilities Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management. Implement project strategies in order 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 economic manner to eliminate waste and avoid non recoverable costs and preliminaries losses. Monitor and work to agreed preliminaries budget. Comply with standard procedures Manage project handover and ensure defect / snag free completion. Support the strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtain certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set. Essential Criteria Proven track record of successful delivery of projects. Use of Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project/ASTA 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. Internal trade/finishing background Desirable Criteria Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent. Appropriate CSCS card. SMSTS certificate. First Aid at Work certificate. Valid driving licence. Additional Information 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. 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. 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.
Willmott Dixon Group City, Birmingham
10/02/2026
Full time
Building Services Manager (M&E Manager) We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a M&E Building Services Manager to join our Construction Midlands team. Willmott Dixon is driven by quality and customer service and to this day we remain family owned and take pride in our core values. You will provide support to our business through Preconstruction, Design, and Operational Delivery. You will be required to work providing a support service to our projects in the Midlands. This is an exciting role which will see you working across several projects simultaneously and also be the go-to MEP expert for your projects. Responsibilities Lead the Pre Construction activities for MEP packages during the Preconstruction Phase, with input/assistance to the Project Team to provide a compliant scheme, that is commercially robust and viable. Providing support to our Operational Teams. Visiting sites during construction as required. Reviewing the MEP installations for compliance against the designs, contract requirements, relevant standards/regulation and our quality requirements. Assisting the site teams with any technical queries finding solutions to challenges. Supporting to develop installation and commissioning programmes. Maintaining and developing relationships with our MEP Supply Chain. Attending and leading M&E discussions within Design Team Meetings, Customer Meetings, progress and commissioning meetings. Leading the commissioning phase, ensuring it is delivered correctly with the use of the supply chains commissioning management or independent commissioning managers. Undertake witnessing and signing off the systems as complete on behalf of WDC. Supporting commercial teams. Maintain lessons learnt into the business and Preconstruction Teams. Maintain the feedback loop into Preconstruction Teams on Supply Chain performance. Collaboration Collaborate with the wider business in relation to MEP services as well as across our supply chain. Actively support the building services department to deliver on their strategic aims. Mentor junior members of the team and support them to achieve their agreed goals and targets where required. Provide assistance to the quality & customer care team and find resolution to any emerging issues. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria: Appropriate CSCS card. Valid driving licence. Appropriate managerial experience in the services sector. Experience of undertaking a BSM role or supervisory role in an M&E discipline for Operational Delivery. Understanding of all relevant M&E and services legislation. Commercial acumen. Proficient use of and Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience on a variety of M&E projects in a wide range of sectors. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc). Desirable Criteria: Relevant Degree or Equivalent Qualification. Working towards MCIOB / MCIBSE /MIET. Additional Information 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, 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. 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.