Willmott Dixon - Management Trainee Programme
Willmott Dixon is looking for bright, ambitious individuals to join our Management Trainee programme within our Construction South team, working on exciting projects across the South London & the South East.
This is more than just a first job in construction, it’s a launch pad for future leaders. Our program gives you real responsibility from day one, structured learning, and the chance to help shape communities through the buildings we deliver.
About the Role
Our programme will give you a great foundation; you will get exposure to many areas of our business through placements in different disciplines such as Site, Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating and Design Management to develop your understanding of the construction business as a whole and will give you strong platform to choose a discipline to specialise in going forward.
Our management trainee programme is 2 to 5 years in duration (depending upon your entry point) and will give you the chance to earn while you learn and give you valuable work experience alongside part-time study for a relevant qualification that is paid for by Willmott Dixon. Upon graduation from the programme, you will progress into an Assistant level role in your chosen discipline.
Why Willmott Dixon?
With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose goes beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations.
We’ve been recently recognised as:
1. One of the Top 10 “Big” Companies to Work For (Sunday Times, 2025)
2. In the Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality (Times, 2024)
3. Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 Best Workplaces (Financial Times, 2025)
4. The first major contractor to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in sustainable development
We’ve been running our Management Trainee scheme for over 40 years, with many of our current senior leaders having started out here!
What Makes Our Program Stand Out?
5. Earn while you learn – competitive salary with increases as you progress
6. No student debt – we cover your tuition fees for part-time study towards a relevant qualification
7. Fast-track progression – a proven route into management, with most trainees stepping into Assistant Management roles upon completion
8. Real responsibility – you’ll manage live projects, not just shadow others
9. Structured rotations – exposure across different functions to broaden your knowledge and skills
10. Recognition – opportunities to take part in Trainee Challenges and even win our coveted Trainee of the Year
11. Support professional memberships and accreditations i.e - CIOB, RICS etc.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
12. School and college leavers with A Levels, T Levels or equivalent
13. Graduates (construction and non-construction degrees)
14. Skilled tradespeople looking to transition into management
15. Must hold Level 3 Qualification and above
The ideal candidate will
16. Have strong problem-solving and numeracy skills
17. Be a good communicator and collaborator
18. Show the drive to organise, influence and take responsibility
19. Bring curiosity and resilience in a fast-paced environment
20. Ideally, have some exposure to construction (work experience, placement or similar)
21. Valid driver's license
What You'll Get
22. Competitive salary + annual incentive scheme
23. MEA - Motor Expenditure Allowance
24. Funded college/university/vocational study fee
25. Pension and life assurance
26. Laptop and mobile phone
27. Travel expenses
28. Book allowance
29. Training and study leave
30. The opportunity to work on flagship projects that make a real difference
Next Steps
Our Management Trainee roles start in September 2026.
- Applications close: 4th January 2026
- Assessment centre: February/March 2026
If you decide to use AI tools to assist with drafting, reviewing, or refining your application, make sure that:
31. The content accurately represents your own experiences and qualifications
32. You can clearly and confidently explain all aspects of your submission
33. Your unique perspective comes through clearly
Should you be shortlisted you'll be asked to answer some questions via video recording. Please be aware feedback may only be available after the closing date.
Inclusion & Flexibility
We embrace diversity and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We also consider flexible and agile working requests.