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Your potential deserves the perfect platform. At Willmott Dixon, we don't just build brilliant structures—we build brilliant careers. As one of the UK's most respected construction companies, we're passionate about developing talent, recognising achievement, and creating opportunities for people to reach their full potential.
With nearly 700 colleagues who've chosen to build their careers with us for over a decade - representing over 11,000 years of combined service and 110 centuries of collective experience - we're clearly doing something right. When people join us, they stay, grow, and thrive.
The evidence speaks for itself. Our commitment to creating exceptional workplaces has earned recognition from the most prestigious employment awards in the UK and Europe:
When you join us, you're joining a community that invests in your success. Our people don't just work here—they build their careers here, developing skills, gaining experience, and achieving personal growth that lasts a lifetime.
Our commitment to you:
Every project you work on transforms communities. From schools that educate future generations to healthcare facilities that save lives, from sustainable housing to cutting-edge commercial spaces—your work creates lasting positive impact across England and Wales.
As a national company delivering exciting, challenging projects, we offer variety and opportunity that smaller firms simply can't match. Whether you're passionate about heritage restoration, cutting-edge sustainable construction, or innovative development solutions, you'll find projects that inspire and challenge you.
Why build your career with us?
✓ Proven track record – 4th best employer in Europe (Financial Times)
✓ Industry leadership – Construction's best big company (Sunday Times)
✓ Career longevity – Nearly 700 colleagues with 10+ years' service
✓ Skills development – Platinum recognition for earn-and-learn programs
✓ Inclusive culture – Top 50 for gender equality
✓ Meaningful work – Projects that transform lives and communities
✓ National opportunities – Exciting projects across England and Wales
✓ Private ownership – Long-term thinking and investment in people
We're not just aiming high - we're achieving it. Our goal is simple: to create the best possible working environment in the construction industry. That means:
Your skills, developed. Your talent, recognised. Your career, extraordinary.
Join a company where nearly 700 people have chosen to build careers spanning decades, where your abilities genuinely make a difference, and where you'll be part of creating the buildings and communities that shape Britain's future.
Whether you're starting your career, looking for your next challenge, or seeking leadership opportunities, we have the projects, people, and culture to help you achieve your professional ambitions.
Discover your career of a lifetime with us.
At Willmott Dixon, we don't just build brilliant buildings—we build brilliant careers.
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Tips for a successful career!
See films on our latest intake of trainees
If you have five years’ service, you can learn something new and we’ll pick up the tab
Exciting opportunities within one of the UK’s largest constructors of Housing
Our focus is on how we retain and develop people to be the best in our industry
We recognise and reward the exceptional contributions of our staff
We want to make a positive difference at both a local and national level by involving the communities where we operate
We encourage high standards and are mindful of our impact on those around us
A long established reputation for being a people-focused company helps make us unique in our industry
We have a thriving IT community and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join our team
Start your journey to senior management with our Management Trainee Scheme
Learn skills while studying for a qualification
Managing the budget and contractual relationships of a building project
Researching and costing a building or service to win a contract
Bringing together architects, structural and services engineers and specialist designers to produce a coordinated design
Design, installation and maintenance of essential services and equipment found in any building
A challenging and satisfying role playing a key part in the success of a building project
Head of Strategy and Insight
Principal Framework and Sector Manager
Sustainability Director
Head of Funding Solutions – nationwide
Chief Executive Officer
National Performance Coordinator
Project surveyor
New Business Director
National Product Director and Recladding Lead
Director, New Business
Senior project surveyor
Senior Estimator