Willmott Dixon Group

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner to work on exciting new projects with our Wales & West business. With offices in Cardiff, Bristol, and Exeter, we deliver projects across multiple sectors in the built environment including healthcare, education, commercial, defence, blue-light, and leisure on schemes between 10 - 150 million pounds. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Cardiff office and at home. This position will involve assisting the planning and preconstruction teams to produce realistic, de-risked programmes, on time and to the highest quality. The Assistant Planner will ensure that we provide an accurate programme in line with the customer's requirements, project scope, and current legislation. Responsibilities Assisting in completing the planning process. Assisting in the preparation of planning information for the tender adjudication. Assisting in the preparation of preconstruction and construction programmes that are auditable and based upon known outputs and sequences or have been informed by liaison with our supply chain. Assisting in the monitoring of programmes regularly and advise the tender bid team of the progress position. Advising the tender bid team of the programme and the logistical effect of any design change. Assisting in the production of site logistics plans that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted. Supporting the site teams with programme management, where appropriate. Actively seeking opportunities for alternative construction methods, including MMC, innovation and value engineering, and share these with the tender team. Essential Criteria 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 - assistant level site/project/construction management etc. Full training and development support would be offered. Be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and other construction information. An understanding of construction technology and methods including steel structures, concrete frames, timber frames etc. Appropriate CSCS card. Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc). Desirable Criteria Experience producing logistic plans and methodologies. Some experience of accurate programming and sequencing from outputs. Have a good understanding of site requirements in respect of setting up, preliminaries and temporary works. Onsite and preconstruction planning experience and be able to produce accurate programmes using Asta Power Project. Experience with NEC and JCT contract types. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. 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, heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Willmott Dixon is seeking a Technical Lead, working across our offices in Nottingham, Birmingham and Coleshill but ideally based out of our Birmingham Snowhill office, to play a key role to provide technical guidance to project teams to ensure compliance with business and building safety standards. You'll enjoy a hybrid working model with time split between the office, home, and occasionally, on projects with our site teams. This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of construction projects which regularly include non-standard buildings and on occasion higher risk buildings (HRBs). You'll be expected to draw on your strong interpersonal skills and comprehensive technical understanding of building regulations guiding teams, ensuring compliance. Our projects range from 10m- 150m+ across the following sectors: Education, Leisure, Blue Light, Commercial, Healthcare, and Residential, so no two schemes are the same! Responsibilities Build and maintain positive relationships with our customers, stakeholders, and project teams, and effectively communicate technical solutions and recommendations in accordance with relevant building regulations. Facilitate Willmott Dixon's role as "Principal Designer" and demonstrate the right competencies to be an advisor to our project teams. Create processes and procedures to review the competency of other members of the team. Where appropriate, liaise with Design Managers and the wider design team to ensure they and specialists have provided information and detail to demonstrate compliance requirements of the legislation. Ensure that design information is of a consistent high standard, compliant, and deliverable for the project. Keep accurate records of conversations and decisions. Upon completion of the design, sign as the "Principal Designer" duty holder for and on behalf of Willmott Dixon. Assist sites and respond to questions or items raised through site inspections by others, where required. Engage with and mentor our regional design manager community. Essential and Desirable Criteria Hold a Class 3 Building Control accreditation/qualification with previous experience as a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) Possess a Level D competence across the Building Inspector Competence Framework as required by a Class 3 Building Control Officer and demonstrate the behaviours and ethics appropriate to this level. Enjoy being a team player and active contributor to the projects. Full UK Driving License Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. 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, fully discounted private medical insurance for you and a partner, 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.

Due to a recent internal transfer, we are recruiting for a Proposals Manager to join our Construction South team. You will work with our Project Manager's to craft bespoke and compelling bid submissions, addressing our customers key project drivers. We are committed to truly understanding our customers' needs and developing sustainable solutions that are articulated into clear and attractive submissions. Working flexibly from home and from one of our offices (based in Weybridge and Dartford), you will have a passion for creating high quality bids and must be able to demonstrate the skills and capabilities outlined below: You should have experience as a Bid Writer, Bid Editor, Bid Coordinator or similar role. Also critical is the ability to lead the creation of our written responses to achieve high quality, winning bids that meet our company objectives. You will have good experience of writing and editing tender submissions. Knowledge and experience of the Adobe Suite, particularly InDesign is required. The main role of a Proposals Manager at Willmott Dixon is to lead the development of quality submissions and actively work with our bid managers to enhance the quality of bids. You will be able to work with our subject matter experts to assess technical bid requirements and assist the Project Manager in shaping our proposals. You will ensure the formal bid process is followed, providing recommendations for improvement to the process. Through your writing, review and editing of drafts you will ensure the writing structure and words used in the bid persuasively conveys our offer to the customer. Working with subject matter experts, you will conceptualise and work with our graphic designers to help best convey our offer. You'll also support the creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids. Essential Criteria Experience of facilitating answer plan sessions, win theme workshops and managing the tender review process. Experience of bid writing and bid editing, creating compelling and persuasive responses. Excellent resource planning skills. Experience of using Microsoft Office. Use of Adobe InDesign. Desirable Criteria Relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Personal Qualities You will be able to model behaviour that shows, respect, helpfulness and cooperation. Make best use of available resources and seek new sources of support when necessary. State your own position and views clearly and confidently in conflict situations. Identify your customers' needs and expectations and strive to deliver them. Prioritise and plan to deliver agreed objectives. Present plans clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that ensure understanding. Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself. Find practical ways to overcome barriers. 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.

Preconstruction Project Manager Willmott Dixon are looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Project Manager to join our Yorkshire region. We support hybrid working and you would be office based (Morley) 3 days per week with 2 days per week at home. Reporting to a Preconstruction Manager, the successful person will essentially 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 5m to 80m 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. As a Project Manager (preconstruction), 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. 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 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 follow the link to apply. 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. 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. 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 exciting role of Project Manager Preconstruction has been created to join the Hybrid Bid Service team at Willmott Dixon focused on winning and developing education projects for the Department for Education across England. This role will build on our successes to date and will lead the customer journey and preconstruction phase. The position will form part of a tight-nit, creative, and strategic team, who are eager to push the boundaries of what is possible alongside this like-minded customer, through the latest approaches to innovation, education, and sustainability. The team work from a base at our Hitchin office 2 days per week and/or from our Central London office and home on other days in the week. The role come with an attractive rewards package, leading benefits and career development with one of the UKs leading construction companies, known for its industry leading sustainability strategy and award-winning diversity approach. Responsible for leading project teams on the DfE Construction Framework (High Value Band) in collaboration with our Local Teams to achieve a min 50% win rate. Develop our project management approach in line with our growth and efficiency goals. Manage projects from Expression of Interest, Invitation to Tender and through the early stages of the CEM process then handing over to the Local Construction Team. Essential Criteria Significant and proven experience in a similar role DfE bidding and/or Project Management Experience Desirable Criteria Schedule (Resource/Time) Management Platforms APM qualifications and ChPP InDesign Additional Information 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 awarded No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for and the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Willmott Dixon currently have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to work on projects within our South Wales area. We deliver projects between 10-80 million pounds across multiple sectors such including healthcare, blue light, commercial, defence, leisure, and education so no two projects are the same! The role of a Quantity Surveyor is to provide commercial support on projects to ensure that it is procured, delivered within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations. You will be responsible for the delivery of the project to meet its financial targets. You need to demonstrate a good working knowledge of contract conditions and procurement of packages of works as well as management of project risks. You will also have good communication skills with the ability to nurture productive relationships with both the supply chain and customers. Responsibilities Ensure projects are delivered within budget and to the highest quality, exceeding customer expectations. Work closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to ensure budgeted targets are met. Establish strong working relationships with supply chain, consultants, and customers. Accurately value, certify, and issue payment notices for supply chain partners in accordance with contract arrangements. Manage the procurement of work packages from our proven supply chain partners in line with company standards and requirements. Ensure external valuations are submitted in accordance with conditions of the main contract and that payments are received by the due date. Complete cost value comparison (CVC) reports to accurately reflect the current position on site and the final projection. Identify any potential disputes in a timely manner and enable introduction of effective solutions Essential Criteria Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry. Strong proficiency in MS Excel. Procurement and cost management experience. Excellent financial and contractual awareness. Ability to read and accurately interpret drawings and specifications. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Valid driving licence. Desirable Criteria Construction-related degree. Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: 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, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With 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.

Are you ready to lead the design process on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the region? Willmott Dixon is seeking a Senior Design Manager, based out of our Oldham office, you'll enjoy a hybrid working model with time split between the office, home, and projects. What You'll Do: As a Design Manager, you'll take ownership of the design process, fostering collaboration across disciplines and driving project success. Leading the design on projects ranging from 10m to 100m across the following sectors: Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Residential. You'll oversee, monitor, and report on design programmes, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with project goals and budgets. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design process to produce accurate information that meets agreed specifications and cost plans. Managing the appointment and performance of consultants in line with their deed and agreed scope of services. Developing a design programme with consultants to meet whole-life programme milestones. Delivering cost-effective, innovative technical solutions. Chairing design team meetings and driving action plans to completion. Ensuring designs meet all statutory and regulatory approvals, with comprehensive tracking and documentation. With a robust pipeline of projects and a transparent outlook, you'll have the confidence that you're joining a stable business with a fantastic culture. About You We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a passion for innovative construction solutions. Key skills and attributes include: Strong leadership and communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in developing and managing design programmes. Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to construction design. The ability to produce cost-effective and creative technical solutions. Preconstruction experience highly desirable 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, private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and access to a market-leading sustainable car 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 history, Willmott Dixon is a privately owned business with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations. In 2025, we were recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Big Companies to Work For, ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times, and became the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.

Willmott Dixon is looking to recruit a Senior Planner to support our Preconstruction team in Yorkshire - Based from our Morley office, this role supports projects across the region, working in a hybrid manner with 2 days per week from home. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, you will play a key role in producing realistic, robust and de-risked programmes for tenders and preconstruction activity across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value and fast-track projects typically ranging from 10m to 80m across Yorkshire As Senior Planner, you will work closely with our preconstruction, operational and supply chain teams to develop accurate, evidence-based tender and construction programmes aligned to customer requirements, project scope and current legislation. You will also support the wider bid team by ensuring programmes are commercially informed, buildable and clearly communicated. Key responsibilities Produce robust tender and preconstruction programmes using Asta Powerproject Develop planning reports, programme commentaries and method statements to support tender submissions Prepare auditable programmes based on outputs, sequencing and supply chain engagement Produce site logistics plans and planning information for tender adjudication Advise bid teams on the programme and logistical impact of design changes Support project presentations and present confidently at post-tender interviews Identify opportunities for MMC, innovation and value engineering during tender development Support live projects when required, including programme management and progress monitoring Undertake site visits and reports, and use as-built data to support benchmarking and productivity improvement What we're looking for Proven planning experience within a main contractor or construction environment Ability to produce accurate programmes, sequencing and logistics plans using Asta Powerproject Strong understanding of construction methods and technology, including steel frame, concrete frame and timber frame solutions Able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical information Good understanding of site set-up, preliminaries and temporary works Experience of supporting preconstruction and delivery teams on complex projects Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain programmes clearly to internal teams, customers and consultants Analytical, detail-focused and commercially aware approach Ideally site-based planning experience Relevant Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 or equivalent) and appropriate CSCS card Desirable Working towards MCIOB Awareness of digital construction, 4D planning and emerging planning tools What we offer 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, private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and access to a market-leading sustainable car scheme. Applicable roles may also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA). At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment where people can thrive, and we are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon is a privately owned business with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations. In 2025, we were recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Big Companies to Work For, ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times, and became the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.

Join Willmott Dixon as a Frameworks Manager and play a key role at the front end of our business by building strong customer relationships, securing exciting project opportunities, and supporting our strategic plan for growth through existing and new frameworks. As one of the top employers in the industry, we're looking for a customer-focused individual with excellent stakeholder management skills, strong communications and adaptive approach to problem solving to provide project and procurement solutions to our existing and targeted customers. If you have an interest in the evolving construction market, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative forward-thinking team, working closely with Customers, Framework Providers, Business Development and Internal Stakeholders to identify opportunities, shape customer-focused solutions and help drive work-winning success across the region. Responsibilities: Work collaboratively to agree and deliver framework turnover targets Create and secure work-winning opportunities with customers. Develop customer solutions through inception and viability stages. Use market awareness and sector insight to identify opportunities. Develop robust customer relationships to generate long-term repeat business Develop and maintain strong relationships with framework providers Ensure framework compliance and accurate reporting is maintained at all time Work collaboratively with business functions including Business Development, Preconstruction and Operations to ensure new opportunities align with business need and capability. Essential Criteria Proven record of developing and implementing business frameworks Strong presentation and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deliver accurate and timely reporting. Disciplined approach to updating management information. Proven track record of creating and developing positive customer relationships. Basic understanding of the construction market and customer landscape. Understanding of market sector trends and insights. Desirable Criteria Degree level education or equivalent. Experience of working in construction or a related sector. In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus, and a car scheme that 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're happy to support agile working wherever possible. We're a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and with over 170 years of rich history, our purpose goes beyond profit: delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities, and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now. 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.

Preconstruction Project Manager Due to a strong pipeline of work Willmott Dixon are looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Project Manager (Second Stage Bid Manager) to join our Wales & West region in Exeter. Supporting our preconstruction team in the South West, you will be based in our Exeter office but we also know that work isn't the only important aspect of your life so we are happy to support flexible working and working from home wherever possible. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the successful person will demonstrate true leadership and manage both internal and external resources to deliver successful bids, on time, within budget and to the highest quality, ensuring our customers' expectations are met and, wherever possible, exceeded. Essentially project managing the preconstruction bid process. 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 80m 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. 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 this will help you hit the ground running. In addition to this, we'd be interested to review CVs of those with a construction consultancy background, provided there is experience with managing the preconstruction process from RIBA stages 2-4. 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 follow the link to apply. 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 for you and a partner, 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.

Willmott Dixon is looking to recruit a Senior Planner to support our Preconstruction team in the North West. Based from our Oldham office, this role supports projects across the region, working in a hybrid manner with 2 days per week from home. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, you will play a key role in producing realistic, robust and de-risked programmes for tenders and preconstruction activity across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value and fast-track projects typically ranging from 10m to 100m across the North West. As Senior Planner, you will work closely with our preconstruction, operational and supply chain teams to develop accurate, evidence-based tender and construction programmes aligned to customer requirements, project scope and current legislation. You will also support the wider bid team by ensuring programmes are commercially informed, buildable and clearly communicated. Key responsibilities Produce robust tender and preconstruction programmes using Asta Powerproject Develop planning reports, programme commentaries and method statements to support tender submissions Prepare auditable programmes based on outputs, sequencing and supply chain engagement Produce site logistics plans and planning information for tender adjudication Advise bid teams on the programme and logistical impact of design changes Support project presentations and present confidently at post-tender interviews Identify opportunities for MMC, innovation and value engineering during tender development Support live projects when required, including programme management and progress monitoring Undertake site visits and reports, and use as-built data to support benchmarking and productivity improvement What we're looking for Proven planning experience within a main contractor or construction environment Ability to produce accurate programmes, sequencing and logistics plans using Asta Powerproject Strong understanding of construction methods and technology, including steel frame, concrete frame and timber frame solutions Able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical information Good understanding of site set-up, preliminaries and temporary works Experience of supporting preconstruction and delivery teams on complex projects Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain programmes clearly to internal teams, customers and consultants Analytical, detail-focused and commercially aware approach Ideally site-based planning experience Relevant Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 or equivalent) and appropriate CSCS card Working towards MCIOB (desirable) Awareness of digital construction, 4D planning and emerging planning tools (desirable) 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, private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and access to a market-leading sustainable car scheme. Applicable roles may also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA). At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment where people can thrive, and we are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon is a privately owned business with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations. In 2025, we were recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Big Companies to Work For, ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times, and became the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.

Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager Due to a strong pipeline of work Willmott Dixon are looking for a dynamic Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager to join our Wales & West region in Exeter. Supporting our preconstruction team in the South West, you will be based in our Exeter office but we also know that work isn't the only important aspect of your life so we are happy to support flexible working and working from home wherever possible. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the successful person will demonstrate true leadership and assist in the management of both internal and external resources to deliver successful tender bids, on time, within budget and to the highest quality, ensuring our customers' expectations are met and, wherever possible, exceeded. Essentially project managing the preconstruction bid process. With a proven track record of successful projects, you will be responsible for supporting the oversight of two-stage/negotiated tenders for projects ranging in value from 15m to 75m across a range of sectors, including Education, Health, Defence, Blue Light and Commercial. At Willmott Dixon we operate through numerous Public Sector frameworks, allowing for a greater probability of seeing your hard work come to life. As an Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Motivating and supporting the leadership of a project 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 on bids. 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 team to go the extra mile. Essential and Desirable Criteria If you have previously worked in a construction role, including but not limited to Operations, Planning, Commercial, Design or Estimating, this will help you hit the ground running. This role would be suitable for Construction Project Managers, Design Managers, Architects, Engineers, or Quantity Surveyors who are currently at an assistant level and have experience working in the preconstruction stage in the built environment. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to become a key part of our preconstruction team, if you will enjoy understanding the challenges our customers face and are motivated by finding innovative solutions, please follow the link to apply. 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.

Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager Due to a strong pipeline of work Willmott Dixon are looking for a dynamic Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager to join our Wales & West region in Bristol. Supporting our preconstruction team in the South West, you will be based in our Bristol office but we also know that work isn't the only important aspect of your life so we are happy to support flexible working and working from home wherever possible. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the successful person will demonstrate true leadership and assist in the management of both internal and external resources to deliver successful tender bids, on time, within budget and to the highest quality, ensuring our customers' expectations are met and, wherever possible, exceeded. Essentially project managing the preconstruction bid process. With a proven track record of successful projects, you will be responsible for supporting the oversight of two-stage/negotiated tenders for projects ranging in value from 15m to 75m across a range of sectors, including Education, Health, Defence, Blue Light and Commercial. At Willmott Dixon we operate through numerous Public Sector frameworks, allowing for a greater probability of seeing your hard work come to life. As an Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager, you will be responsible for: Motivating and supporting the leadership of a project 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 on bids. 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 team to go the extra mile. Essential and Desirable Criteria If you have previously worked in a construction role, including but not limited to Operations, Planning, Commercial, Design or Estimating, this will help you hit the ground running. This role would be suitable for Construction Project Managers, Design Managers, Architects, Engineers, or Quantity Surveyors who are currently at an assistant level and have experience working in the preconstruction stage in the built environment. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to become a key part of our preconstruction team, if you will enjoy understanding the challenges our customers face and are motivated by finding innovative solutions, please follow the link to apply. 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 new opportunity for a motivated Supply Chain Coordinator within our Construction South business. With our main office in Weybridge, and satellite offices in Farnborough and Dartford, we deliver projects across multiple sectors within Southern England and South London Boroughs regions. As the successful candidate, you will report to the Regional Supply Chain Manager and collaborate with teams across new business, pre-construction, delivery, and aftercare. You will support the management and coordination of our supply chain partners, ensuring they meet current and future business needs and performance standards. Key Responsibilities Support in driving the strategic direction of the department. Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident, proactive approach to engaging internal teams and supply chain partners. Able to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. Effective workload management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and deliver to deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to produce and maintain reports, analyse data, and support supply chain performance tracking. Ambitious and motivated, with a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and develop within the construction supply chain. Passionate about driving value, quality, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. Essential Criteria Demonstrable experience in supply chain engagement, subcontractor coordination, or procurement support activities. Ability to build effective relationships and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to review, challenge, and improve existing processes. Clear and confident verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider multi-functional project or business team. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel where required. Minimum BTEC or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). Desirable Criteria Good working knowledge of the UK construction industry. Located within a reasonable commuting distance of the Weybridge head office. Previous experience in supply chain or stakeholder relationship management. 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 are currently looking to recruit a Senior Project / Quantity Surveyor to join our highly regarded London & East division, We deliver projects between 10m - 100 million across multiple sectors such including MOD, healthcare, blue light and education so no two projects are the same! 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. 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.

Preconstruction Project Manager Due to a strong pipeline of work Willmott Dixon are looking for a dynamic Preconstruction Project Manager (Bid Manager) to join our Midlands region. Supporting our preconstruction team in the West Midlands, you will be based in our Birmingham office but we also know that work isn't the only important aspect of your life so we are happy to support flexible working and working from home wherever possible. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the successful person will demonstrate true leadership and manage both internal and external resources to deliver successful bids, on time, within budget and to the highest quality, ensuring our customers' expectations are met and, wherever possible, exceeded. Essentially project managing the preconstruction bid process. 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 150m 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. 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 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 follow the link to apply. 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 for you and a partner, 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.