Graduate Management Trainee - Quantity Surveying
Willmott Dixon is looking for bright and ambitious graduates 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 work 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 on 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.
Recognition
* One of the Top 10 “Big” Companies to Work For (Sunday Times, 2025)
* In the Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality (Times, 2024)
* Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 Best Workplaces (Financial Times, 2025)
* The first major contractor to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in sustainable development
What Makes Our Program Stand Out?
* Earn while you learn – competitive salary with increases as you progress
* No student debt – we cover your tuition fees for part-time study towards a relevant qualification
* Fast‐track progression – a proven route into management, with most trainees stepping into Assistant Management roles upon completion
* Real responsibility – you’ll manage live projects, not just shadow others
* Structured rotations – exposure across different functions to broaden your knowledge and skills
* Recognition – opportunities to take part in Trainee Challenges and even win our coveted Trainee of the Year
* Support professional memberships and accreditations i.e. CIOB, RICS etc.
What We’re Looking For
* Graduates (construction and non‑construction degrees)
The ideal candidate will
* Have strong problem‑solving and numeracy skills
* Be a good communicator and collaborator
* Show the drive to organise, influence and take responsibility
* Bring curiosity and resilience in a fast‑paced environment
* Ideally, have some exposure to construction (work experience, placement or similar)
* Valid driver’s licence
What You’ll Get
* Competitive salary + annual incentive scheme
* MEA - Motor Expenditure Allowance
* Funded college / university / vocational study fee
* Pension and life assurance
* Laptop and mobile phone
* Travel expenses
* Book allowance
* Training and study leave
* 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 are shortlisted you will 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.
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