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Where Exceptional People Create Exceptional Buildings

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.

Proven Excellence in People Development

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:

Award-Winning Workplace Culture

  • 4th place – Financial Times Best Companies (Europe's top 1,000 employers)
  • Construction's best big company – Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
  • Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality – The Times 2024

Professional Development Excellence

  • Platinum – The 5% Club (over 10% of our people in earn-and-learn schemes)
  • Platinum – Investors in People (Construction business)
  • Gold – Investors in People (Interiors business)

A Community of Career Builders

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:

  • Skills development through industry-leading training programs and earn-and-learn opportunities
  • Career progression with clear pathways to advance your expertise and responsibilities
  • Recognition and reward for talent, achievement, and contribution
  • Inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes
  • Work-life balance supporting your wellbeing and personal commitments

Where Your Impact Matters

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.

The Career Advantage

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

Our Mission: Be the UK's Best Contractor to Work For

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:

  • Gender parity across all management levels by 2030
  • Continuous improvement in workplace culture and development opportunities
  • Innovation in how we support, develop, and reward our people
  • Leadership in creating inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplaces

Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?

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.

What its like to be a trainee at Willmott Dixon - see Ben's story

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If you would like to make a speculative application (including work experience, internships and placements) - please do so here.

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