Graduate Management Trainee - Quantity Surveying
Willmott Dixon is looking for bright and ambitious graduate to join our Management Trainee programme in Quantity Surveying within our Construction London & East, working on exciting projects in north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia.
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
As a Quantity Surveying Trainee, you will be directly involved in construction management and site operations. You will be working with Willmott Dixon colleagues and our supply chain partners to plan and manage the construction processes on-site to ensure that our projects are delivered to our customers defect free, completed safely, on time and on budget.
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, Estimating and Design Management to develop your understanding of the construction business as a whole and not just your chosen specialism of Quantity Surveying.
Our graduate management trainee programme is 2 to 3 years in duration (depending upon your degree). We welcome applications from graduates studying a construction related degree (2-year programme) as well as graduates from other subjects (3-year programme). Upon graduation from the programme, you will progress into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role.
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. Graduates (construction and non-construction degrees)
The ideal candidate will
13. Have strong problem-solving and numeracy skills
14. Be a good communicator and collaborator
15. Show the drive to organise, influence and take responsibility
16. Bring curiosity and resilience in a fast-paced environment
17. Ideally, have some exposure to construction (work experience, placement or similar)
18. Valid driver's license
What You'll Get
19. Competitive salary + annual incentive scheme
20. MEA - Motor Expenditure Allowance
21. Funded college/university/vocational study fee
22. Pension and life assurance
23. Laptop and mobile phone
24. Travel expenses
25. Book allowance
26. Training and study leave
27. 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
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28. The content accurately represents your own experiences and qualifications
29. You can clearly and confidently explain all aspects of your submission
30. 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.