Willmott Dixon Group

We're looking for a Senior Planner to join our WD Interiors team, based out of our London office at Old Bailey, with hybrid working available (three days office or site-based, two days remote). Working closely with preconstruction and site teams, you'll be responsible for producing realistic, well-sequenced and de-risked programmes across fast-paced interiors, refurbishment and structural alteration projects, typically ranging from 8m to 40m+. You'll support schemes from tender stage through to live delivery, ensuring programmes are accurate, clearly communicated and aligned with customer requirements, logistics constraints and contractual obligations. This role is ideal for an experienced Planner who understands the full interiors construction lifecycle, thrives in a high-energy environment, and enjoys collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes. NB. We will also consider applications from well rounded individuals at the 'Planner' level, who are looking to step up and take on a greater challenge. Key Responsibilities: Project Scheduling & Preconstruction Produce robust, evidence-based tender programmes that support competitive and deliverable bids. Develop informed bid preparation programmes, ensuring key activities are based on known outputs and supply chain input. Prepare planning reports, programme narratives, commentaries and method statements that clearly articulate construction approach and sequencing. Work closely with estimating and operational teams to support prelims development and bid strategy. Actively contribute to tender presentations and customer meetings where required. Live Project Planning & Delivery Develop fully logic-linked, coded construction programmes from first principles. Track and manage programme progress on live projects, working closely with site teams to ensure weekly updates are accurate and meaningful. Advise project teams on the programme and logistical impact of design changes or emerging risks. Produce clear, practical site logistics plans that demonstrate a robust and safe approach to delivery. Collaboration & Innovation Work collaboratively with preconstruction, site teams and the supply chain to develop achievable programmes. Identify opportunities for alternative construction methods, innovation, MMC and value engineering, sharing these with the wider team. Ensure programmes align with sustainability objectives and best practice. Essential Skills: Proven experience as a Senior Planner OR Planner within the interiors, refurbishment, fit-out or cut & carve sector. Strong understanding of the full construction project lifecycle, from tender through to completion. Experience planning fast-paced refurbishment and structural alteration projects. Proficiency in ASTA Powerproject (mandatory). Experience producing programmes for both tender and live projects. Working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Skills: MEP / Building Services planning exposure (highly advantageous). Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Nialli (training available). Degree, HND, Level 5 construction qualification or time-served trade background with proven planning experience. Eligibility for SC-level Security Clearance (beneficial for some projects). 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 are looking to expand our national development solutions team and have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to focus on assisting our Regional Head of Land and Development in progressing a strong pipeline of work across our North region. With over five years of successfully partnering with public sector customers across a variety of sectors our main aim now is to further develop our order book of development led opportunities. You will report to our Regional Head of Land and Development and support them in both seeking new work and progressing an existing pipeline of developments mainly secured through public sector engagements and partnering. You will be based in the North of England (Manchester and the North West, Yorkshire and the North East), but as the role could involve working on national projects you should be prepared to travel. Work life balance is important to us and as our team are national, hybrid working is key to allow you to split your time between home, our offices (Oldham, Leeds and Gateshead) as well as visiting sites/customers. Willmott Dixon is driven by quality and customer service and to this day we remain family owned and take pride in our core values. We are passionate about people and have a real focus and drive around continuous development. The key responsibilities will include: Provide support to our Regional Heads of Land and Development in helping move development projects from feasibility to 'construction ready'. This would include undertaking research, assisting in the writing of feasibility studies. Commissioning and managing the work of sub-consultants. Assist in bidding and winning future work through development of proposals and commercial structures. Assist in representing Willmott Dixon development solutions publicly and encourage/develop new relationships to grow the team and our reputation. Collaborate with and support other regional development managers to grow their pipeline. Including supporting on business development, bids, tenders, attending events etc. Assist in building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, consultants, funders and other stakeholders to deliver projects to site and successful outcomes for our customers. Create and maintain development appraisals on schemes, reporting internally and externally as required. Work closely with regional preconstruction teams to establish deliverable solutions which achieve relevant margin requirements. Support relevant consultant relationships on projects. Identify and mitigate risks/opportunities and develop contingency plans to eliminate risk and optimise returns to ensure that projects evolve to meet and better the financial and programme required. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential criteria: High levels of personal energy and comfortable operating in a complex, fast paced environment with the ability to work both independently and as part of a passionate dynamic team. Tenacity and persistence to resolve challenging issues. Ability to challenge the status quo but knowing how to manage change to minimise disruption. Developer or construction side project management experience. This should include the development and management of project programmes, reporting progress against these, instructing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver against programme objectives, and the development and maintenance of project management tools (e.g. risk register, issues log, budget and resourcing plans). Assisting the senior team to prepare for, manage and record key client meetings A passion to assist in developing out and identifying opportunities, push boundaries and engage strategically to help the team and customers deliver their outcomes. Commercial acumen in developing and reporting on commercial appraisals and financial modelling. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing, presenting and pitching ideas. IT proficient including MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams and appraisal software. Desirable criteria: Mixed use development experience (town centre, retail, leisure, community, office and residential). Knowledge of public partnering contractual arrangements (development agreements, partnership agreements, JV's etc). Knowledge of funding routes (either private funding or public sector grant funding). Experience of working with or for Local Authorities. In return we offer A competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension scheme, green company car allowance, life assurance, private medical cover, incentive/bonus schemes, employee trade discounts, and many more. We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career. We are a supportive, growing team in an exciting area supported by a larger forward-thinking company, who recognise and reward your achievements. Additional Information We're an open minded team and business and we embrace diversity in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't feel like you meet 100% of our requirements we encourage you to get in touch. We value our people and are building a team who share our values. Your skills, experience and background may be just what we need. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to creating an inclusive and successful team which values our people as our biggest attribute. 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 recruiting an Operations Manager within our North West construction business, responsible for leading multiple project teams delivering schemes typically ranging from 10m to 90m in value. This is a senior operational leadership role. You will act as a key link between project delivery and the wider regional leadership team, ensuring projects are set up correctly, governed rigorously, and delivered safely, predictably and profitably. You will be involved end-to-end: from first-stage tendering and pre-construction, through live delivery, handover, and post-completion performance. Leadership & Accountability - Lead and support multiple Project Leads and site teams, creating clarity, consistency and confidence in delivery. Pre-Construction & Work Winning - Collaborate with Pre-Construction teams during first-stage tenders, bringing buildability, logistics and programme support -Identify and resolve early-stage risks. Programme, Commercial & Risk Control - Ensure projects are planned properly, reported honestly, and recovered early when performance deviates. Design, Quality & Technical Assurance - Lead operational input into design development, ensuring information is complete, coordinated and buildable. Supply Chain Leadership - Build long-term, trusted relationships with Supply Chain Partners. Safety, Health, Environment & Sustainability - Be visibly accountable for the highest standards of SHE and act decisively where unsafe behaviors or conditions are observed. Customers & Reputation - Act as a trusted senior interface for customers. What Success Looks Like - Projects are calmly controlled and well reported with the teams feeling clear, supported and accountable. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria Experience leading multiple live construction projects. Strong track record of resolving technical, operational and contractual challenges. Ability to control programme, cost, quality and risk. Experience working closely with commercial teams, designers and supply chain partners. Ability to interpret contracts, programmes, drawings and specifications. Relevant Level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 or equivalent). Full UK driving license. Desirable Experience across multiple sectors. Degree in a construction-related discipline. MCIOB status (or working towards). 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. 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. 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 neighborhoods 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.

Our Development Solutions team at Willmott Dixon have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Development Manager to join our team and expand capacity throughout our South West region. With over five years of successfully partnering with public sector customers across a variety of sectors our main aim now is to deliver current projects and grow further development led opportunities to support Willmott Dixon's growth. You will play a key role in the growth and success of our national development solutions team with a focus on delivering our current pipeline of mixed use regeneration projects and engaging with our new business and delivery teams to identify new opportunities. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring continuing success in both delivery and expansion. Ideally you be based in the South West of England as we currently have a focus on projects along the South West Coast but as the role evolves you could be working on national projects and therefore you should be prepared to undertake regular travel. Work life balance is important to us and as our team are national, hybrid working is key to allow you to split your time between home, our offices (London, Bristol and Exeter) and visiting sites/customers. Willmott Dixon is driven by quality and customer service and to this day we remain family owned and take pride in our core values. We are passionate about people and have a real focus and drive around continuous development. The key responsibilities will include: Maintain / Deliver Working with the existing development and preconstruction teams to manage, maintain and deliver the existing pipeline of development projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, funders and other stakeholders to deliver projects to site and successful outcomes for our customers. Establish and create development management services solutions for customers and deliver the service through to project completion. Identify and understand key alternative funding solutions and options. Create and maintain development appraisals on schemes, reporting internally and externally as required. Work closely with regional preconstruction teams to establish deliverable solutions which achieve relevant margin requirements. Manage relevant consultant relationships on projects. Identify and mitigate risks/opportunities and develop contingency plans to eliminate risk and optimise returns to ensure that projects evolve to meet and better the financial and programme requirements. Growth Lead and manage development opportunity related bids and feasibilities to successful outcomes. Represent Willmott Dixon development solutions publicly and encourage/develop new relationships to grow the team and our reputation. Collaborate with and support other regional development managers to grow their pipeline. Including supporting on business development, bids, tenders, attending events etc. Relationship management and key account management for regional development customers/ partners / frameworks. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential criteria: A passion to creatively identify new opportunities, push boundaries and engage strategically to help our customers deliver their outcomes. Experience working in a development related function previously (ideally with an in house developer/contractor - desirable but not essential). Strong business development skills and experience in identifying and creatively delivering projects in partnership with the public sector. Proven commercial acumen, experienced in developing and reporting on commercial appraisals & financial modelling. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing, presenting and pitching ideas. IT proficient including MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams and appraisal software. Desirable criteria: Mixed use development experience (town centre, retail, leisure, community, office and residential). Knowledge of public partnering contractual arrangements (development agreements, partnership agreements, JV's etc). Knowledge of funding routes (either private funding or public sector grant funding). A network of customer and consultant contacts. In return we offer: A competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension scheme, green company car allowance, life assurance, private medical cover, incentive/bonus schemes, employee trade discounts, and many more. We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career. We are a supportive, growing team in an exciting area supported by a larger forward-thinking company, who recognise and reward your achievements. Additional Information We're an open minded team and business and we embrace diversity in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't feel like you meet 100% of our requirements we encourage you to get in touch. We value our people and are building a team who share our values. Your skills, experience and background may be just what we need. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to creating an inclusive and successful team which values our people as our biggest attribute. 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.

Are you ready to lead prestigious projects in the Yorkshire region? Willmott Dixon is looking for a Construction Project Manager to join our award-winning team. The Role We are seeking a Construction Project Manager with a proven track record in successfully leading and delivering complex projects. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships with customers and supply chain partners. You will be the driving force behind our most significant projects, taking responsibility from early customer engagement through to successful handover. This includes: Leadership: Building and inspiring teams, and making key decisions that shape the success of your projects. Delivery: Leading teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Preconstruction: Collaborating with customers and developing workable programmes. You'll ensure that every aspect of delivery meets our high standards, including quality, cost, time, and above all, safety. We build our reputation on delivering brilliant projects for our customers and as a Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing that reputation. The Project You'll ensure that every aspect of delivery meets our high standards, including quality, cost, time, and above all, safety. We build our reputation on delivering brilliant projects for our customers and as a Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing that reputation. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria: Demonstrable success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Customer facing experience. Proven ability to control costs, timing, and quality against targets. Strong technical skills, including the ability to interpret contract documents, programmes, drawings, and specifications. Experience managing diverse teams, including direct employees, consultants, and supply chain partners. CSCS Card First Aid at Work certification. SMSTS certificate. Valid driving licence. Desirable Criteria: Degree in a construction-related field. Progress towards MCIOB membership. Familiarity with planning software. What We Offer 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. Ready to Lead? If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, join us at Willmott Dixon and become an ambassador for our business. Together, we can build something extraordinary. 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, full PMI for you and a partner, life assurance, enhance holiday leave 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 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 have an exciting new opportunity for an Senior Bid Coordinator to join our Midlands construction business. These roles are vital to supporting our business growth strategy and ensuring that our win team continues to secure new projects within the region. Our main office is in Central Birmingham, and we deliver projects across multiple sectors within the Midlands region. This will be a hybrid role, but an office presence will be required in the lead up to important bid deadlines. Within the role you will be responsible for assisting and coordinating proposals teams to produce winning submissions. You will support the submission of consistent, high quality, engaging proposals that delight our customers. Key Responsibilities Within this role you will be responsible for supporting the win strategy and coordinating the proposal content. The role will involve: Assisting with research into appropriate proposal opportunities. Overseeing the relevant portals and ensure that submissions are made in line with the required deadlines. Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams in relation to creating the correct proposal content. Being responsible for coordinating timely responses for proposal content from the relevant people within the business. Re-write/edit proposal responses from a variety of stakeholders, ensuring consistency of responses in terms of themes, messages, key phrases and keywords Working with colleagues in graphic design to co-ordinate the presentation of the submission. Working across multiple projects, supporting multiple teams in the production of quality bids. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential You'll have experience in a Bid Writer, Assistant Submissions Manager or Bid Coordinator role. Able to use Microsoft suite of office programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook and Project. Understanding of the different proposal processes. Strong written abilities/degree qualification in English or History. Desired Have or working towards a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification. APMP membership and accreditation. InDesign/Photoshop experience. 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.

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Build Manager to join our Wales & West team. This is a hands-on Assistant role supporting the Site / Senior Build Managers to manage the day-to-day site operations. We're recruiting due to a strong pipeline of work in the South of Wales region having recently secured some high value & exciting projects. As an Assistant Build Manager at Willmott Dixon, your key responsibilities will include: Establishing standards of quality on site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications and project requirements. Adopting the principles of the Considerate Constructor's Scheme and manage community relationship. Ensuring appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business. Undertaking 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. Producing and developing project programmes and control operations to achieve delivery of the project on time. Organising the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades. Understanding the client priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations. Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management. Managing project handover and ensure defect / snag free completion. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria Experience in site management Proven experience in managing supply chain relationships A current CSCS card and SMSTS certificate Valid Driving Licence First Aid at work certificate Ability to accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications Experienced in use of Microsoft programmes; i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project. Desirable Criteria Experience of Field view (or similar construction software) Construction related degree 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, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. 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.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a M&E Building Services Manager to join our Construction Wales & West 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 Exeter area including some parts of Devon and Cornwall when/if required. 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 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.

Principal Estimator We're looking for a Principal Estimator to join our London & East Construction team, based from our Hitchin office, with hybrid working available (typically three days office-based and two days remote). Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, you'll take ownership of delivering accurate, robust and competitive build costs across multiple high-value projects, typically ranging from 8m to 100m. Working collaboratively with the wider preconstruction team and supply chain, you'll lead the estimating process from early feasibility and bid stages through to contract signing, ensuring our proposals balance affordability, value, risk and quality. This is a senior role with responsibility for managing and developing a small team of estimators, while also acting as a trusted commercial advisor to customers, consultants and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Estimating & Cost Planning Process Take full ownership of estimating activities across one or more high-value projects, delivering accurate net costs in line with scope, customer requirements and company guidance. Develop and manage robust cost plans through the Preconstruction Services Agreement phase/design stages through to contract signing. This includes tracking affordability and guiding customers and design teams on commercial opportunities and contractual risk. Lead two-stage and framework bids, including EOI, feasibility and ITT stages, ensuring commercial strategies, prelims, profit and overheads are clearly defined. Present cost information at tender settlement meetings and support decision-making at senior level. Commercial & Technical Assurance Identify value engineering opportunities, cost risks and mitigation strategies, offering workable solutions throughout preconstruction. Lead procurement strategy development, ensuring key trade packages are identified, benchmarked and aligned with programme and design milestones. Analyse and interrogate subcontractor quotations in detail, capturing risk and opportunity appropriately. Ensure sustainability, social value and legislative requirements are fully reflected within project costs. Supply Chain & Stakeholder Management Lead and positively manage supply chain engagement, building strong, collaborative relationships with key partners. Work closely with Preconstruction Managers, Project Managers (Preconstruction), Designers, Planners and Commercial teams to align cost, programme and buildability. Act as a trusted advisor to customers and consultants, managing expectations around cost, value and affordability. Essential Skills: Solid experience operating at Principal Estimator / Senior Estimator or Senior Cost Planner level within commercial construction. Strong background in cost planning, estimating and commercial management across complex projects. Proven experience leading framework or two-stage tenders (single-stage experience also considered). Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work to demanding deadlines. Confident communicator, able to influence and lead discussions with internal teams, customers and consultants. Demonstrable leadership capability, with experience managing and developing others. Strong proficiency in estimating systems such as Conquest, CostX, Bluebeam and advanced Excel / MS Office Suite. Desirable Skills: Experience within education, defence or public-sector frameworks (DfE / DIO highly beneficial but not essential). Knowledge of construction cost data, benchmarking and cost metrics. Professional accreditation or working towards MRICS / MCIOB. 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 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 across multiple sectors mainly in leisure, education, blue light, residential and healthcare. 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.

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.

Construction Planner Willmott Dixon is looking to recruit a Planner to support our preconstruction team in Wales. Working on a hybrid basis in the Cardiff office and at home. Reporting to the Senior Planning Manager the main role of a Planner at Willmott Dixon is to deliver good quality programmes and associated work for tenders and projects during preconstruction. This role will support our construction projects throughout Wales and see you working on exciting projects valued between 10/ 70m. The key responsibilities: Ensure thorough planning with a focus on commercial acumen and buildability Create a clear tender planning report for the bid team, highlighting essential project planning elements. Develop well-informed tender programmes with input from supply chain partners. Produce straightforward tender plans and programs that demonstrate robust planning. Play an active role in project presentations to both internal and external teams. Encourage innovation and value engineering during tender preparation. Provide clear program commentaries and planning method statements. Always prioritise a customer-first approach. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential All levels and backgrounds considered but main contracting construction experience is essential. Open to people from different construction job roles looking to transition into planning - site/project/construction management etc. Full training and development support would be offered. Desirable Onsite and preconstruction planning experience and be able to produce accurate programmes using Asta Power Project. Experience producing logistic plans and methodologies. Proven experience of accurate programming and sequencing from outputs. An understanding of construction technology and methods including steel structures, concrete frames, timber frames etc. Be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and other construction information. Have a good understanding of site requirements in respect of setting up, preliminaries and temporary works. Experience with NEC and JCT contract types. Knowledge of 4D planning principles & experience of producing 4D animations linked to the Gantt chart. Experience of managing external graphics providers in the production of logistics plans & animations. Why Willmott Dixon? We offer a competitive package including a motoring expenditure allowance (car allowance), enhanced pension, medical cover, life assurance, home working allowance, and bonus 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 Click here to learn more about our award-winning Wales and West Construction team!

The Role We are recruiting for a Proposals Manager to join our Southern regional team. As the successful candidate, you will play a pivotal role in winning new work by leading the development of compelling, persuasive and customer-focused proposals across South London and the Southeast. Working alongside a Bid Manager on first-stage tenders, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering high-quality submissions that clearly articulate our offer, address customer needs and concerns, and demonstrate best value. You will engage and lead subject matter experts across the business, translating complex technical input into clear, engaging and impactful written content that truly resonates with our customers. This is a highly collaborative and networked role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement, creative thinking and the confidence to challenge and influence. Through well-crafted written and oral submissions, you will help ensure our proposals stand out and ultimately win projects. NB. This is a 6-month fixed term contract opportunity, with the possibility of converting into a permanent role! Key Responsibilities: You will have a work winning mindset and a passion for creating high quality proposals. You do not need to have worked in construction previously but must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities outlined below: Lead the development of compliant, compelling and persuasive bid submissions aligned to the win strategy. Identify, engage and coordinate subject matter experts to contribute effectively to proposals. Develop and maintain the proposal plan, managing timescales, inputs, reviews and final submission deadlines. Proactively write high-quality proposal responses from scratch, ensuring clarity, consistency and customer focus throughout. Brief, support and challenge contributors to ensure responses meet quality, tone and content expectations. Review, edit and refine all written content ahead of final submission, ensuring accuracy, consistency and impact. Facilitate post-submission reviews and lessons learned to continuously improve proposal quality and win rates. Essential: Solid writing skills with the ability to craft clear, concise, engaging and persuasive proposal content. Proven ability to lead the creation of written responses and improve content authored by others. Strong attention to detail producing error-free, polished submissions under pressure. Ability to think creatively, problem-solve and translate complex information into compelling narratives. Strong project management skills, being able to manage multiple contributors and meet fixed submission deadlines. Confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels. Desired: English literature or journalism degree or equivalent qualification. 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.

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 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 Click here to learn more about our award-winning Wales and West Construction team!

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. Our Purpose - (url removed) Our history (url removed)/about-us/history

Senior Design Manager Are you an experienced Senior Design Manager looking for your next challenge with a Tier 1 contractor? Willmott Dixon is seeking a motivated and technically strong Design Manager to join our Construction North team, where you'll play a key role in delivering exciting projects across the Northwest. Our pipeline includes a diverse mix of projects such as Department for Education schemes, high-rise residential, offices, town centre regeneration, leisure, and blue-light facilities etc. With an excellent reputation as one of the UK's leading contractors, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that was recently ranked in the top five of the Financial Times' "Europe's 1,000 Best Workplaces" list for 2025. This role offers you flexibility with a hybrid working model, typically three days in the office or on site and two days from home. Key Responsibilities Manage a team of 1 to 2 Design Managers on larger scale projects Lead the design process on allocated projects, ensuring compliance with Willmott Dixon procedures and delivering high-quality outputs. Manage and coordinate design programmes, maintaining control of deadlines and information flow. Chair and contribute to design team meetings, ensuring collaboration across consultants, supply chain partners, and internal teams. Review and challenge technical details to maintain buildability, value engineering, and quality. Work closely with Pre-construction Managers, Principal Design Managers, and Operations Managers to ensure design aligns with programme, cost, and customer requirements. Essential Skills Proven experience operating as a Senior Design Manager within a Tier 1/Tier 2 Head Contractor environment - on larger scale projects from preconstruction phase right through delivery (cradle to grave). Excellent level of technical design skills and capabilities. Experience across multiple sectors such as Education, Health, Commercial, Defence, Residential, Leisure. Strong track record of leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams. Technical confidence in reviewing design details, drawings, and specifications. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to influence both internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency with MS Office Suite and drawing mark-up tools. Desirable Skills Professional qualifications (e.g. CIOB, RIBA) or evidence of continued professional development. At Willmott Dixon, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive, develop, and build long-lasting careers. For this role, the career pathway includes progression to Principal Design Manager, supported by structured development and active knowledge-sharing forums. 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.

Construction Estimator Willmott Dixon Construction are looking to recruit a Estimator to join our Midlands region in our Birmingham Snowhill office, working on a hybrid basis. You will be joining a team who are passionate about their work and share in the continued success of the business. The main role of an Estimator at Willmott Dixon is to manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen whilst identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process. The successful candidate will be able to deliver the right net cost to the highest quality and accuracy In doing so you will price selected trades from first principles using agreed Willmott Dixon outputs. You will also be able to produce a detailed control document at handover to delivery team and complete project take-offs to the required level of detail up to the level of SMM 7 for agreed trades. Key Responsibilities The key duties/ responsibilities will include: Ensure that all costs on the project are in accordance with the project scope, the customer's requirements and current legislation. Collaborate with the wider preconstruction team to secure and convert tender projects. Create robust accurate cost plans through the various design gateways up to target price. Guide the design team and inform the customer with respect to affordability. Use technical experience to identify opportunities and risks along with solutions to add value. Collaborate with the project team to identify and value alternative design solutions where required and present to the customer for review. Support the design discipline by costing change control items as identified and track through the RIBA Stages. Complete or manage project take-offs to the required level of detail (SMM7/NRM2/building quants). Provide a complete and robust cost information pack during the substantiation process to the commercial build team at handover, to include completed comparisons, bills of quantities, tender book and quotations. Lead the procurement schedule and build supply chain interaction and relationships. Review the performance of supply chain partners with the operations team. Collaborate with the design lead to capture and include design fees in the tender summary book (consultants, statutory authorities, surveys, schedules, and the like). Assist in the change control process, identifying design changes between RIBA stages, advising on the impact of the change and approximate cost. Carry out cost assessments on alternative design solutions to inform the final design and project/customer budget. Make customer insight led and data-driven decisions to provide solutions to customer requirements. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria Successful delivery of two-stage tenders with experience pricing all work packages Have experience of various construction methods Experience of controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets Experience of reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications Good standard of mathematical ability Appropriate CSCS card Desirable Criteria Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) Relevant degree Use Conquest Estimating System or similar Experience of taking off quantities up to SMM 7 Working towards MCIOB/RICS Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. 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. About Us With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance 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 trusted 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.

Construction Estimator Willmott Dixon Construction are looking to recruit an Estimator to join our Midlands region in our Nottingham office, working on a hybrid basis. You will be joining a team who are passionate about their work and share in the continued success of the business. The main role of an Estimator at Willmott Dixon is to manage commercial activities with a high degree of acumen whilst identifying opportunities to add value throughout the project process. The successful candidate will be able to deliver the right net cost to the highest quality and accuracy. In doing so you will price selected trades from first principles using agreed Willmott Dixon outputs. You will also be able to produce a detailed control document at handover to delivery team and complete project take-offs to the required level of detail up to the level of SMM 7 for agreed trades. Key Responsibilities The key duties/ responsibilities will include: Ensure that all costs on the project are in accordance with the project scope, the customer's requirements and current legislation. Collaborate with the wider preconstruction team to secure and convert tender projects. Create robust accurate cost plans through the various design gateways up to target price. Guide the design team and inform the customer with respect to affordability. Use technical experience to identify opportunities and risks along with solutions to add value. Collaborate with the project team to identify and value alternative design solutions where required and present to the customer for review. Support the design discipline by costing change control items as identified and track through the RIBA Stages. Complete or manage project take-offs to the required level of detail (SMM7/NRM2/building quants). Provide a complete and robust cost information pack during the substantiation process to the commercial build team at handover, to include completed comparisons, bills of quantities, tender book and quotations. Lead the procurement schedule and build supply chain interaction and relationships. Review the performance of supply chain partners with the operations team. Collaborate with the design lead to capture and include design fees in the tender summary book (consultants, statutory authorities, surveys, schedules, and the like). Assist in the change control process, identifying design changes between RIBA stages, advising on the impact of the change and approximate cost. Carry out cost assessments on alternative design solutions to inform the final design and project/customer budget. Make customer insight led and data-driven decisions to provide solutions to customer requirements. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria Successful delivery of two-stage tenders with experience pricing all work packages Have experience of various construction methods Experience of controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets Experience of reading and accurately interpreting drawings and technical specifications Good standard of mathematical ability Appropriate CSCS card Desirable Criteria Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) Relevant degree Use Conquest Estimating System or similar Experience of taking off quantities up to SMM 7 Working towards MCIOB/RICS Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. 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. About Us With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance 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 trusted 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.