Join our award-winning team at Willmott Dixon, a leading UK contractor shaping communities through innovative projects across Southern England. Operating from our offices in Weybridge, Farnborough, and Dartford, we deliver landmark commercial, residential, and public sector projects with a commitment to sustainability and excellence.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
We’re seeking a motivated Assistant Supply Chain Manager to support our Construction South business. You’ll report to the Supply Chain Manager and collaborate across new business, pre-construction, delivery, and aftercare teams to strengthen our supply chain partnerships. Your role will involve supporting supplier evaluations and contract negotiations to drive value and quality, working closely with project teams to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of materials and services, and fostering strong relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders to support project success.
We’re looking for someone with strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills to engage diverse teams and suppliers, combined with commercial awareness to deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and reliability to consistently deliver results. Ideally, you’ve worked in a supply chain or related role within construction, but we also welcome applicants from other construction roles eager to transition, bringing transferable skills and a passion for supply chain excellence.
Essential Skills
* Minimum BTEC or Level 3 equivalent
* Proven experience of supply chain management and procurement within commercial construction
* Strong ability to build relationships and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders
* A problem solving mindset to review and improve processes
* Solid verbal communication skills
* Work well as part of a wider multi-functional team
Desirable
* Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Management, Construction Management, Commercial Management or a relevant discipline.
* Working towards membership of a related professional body e.g. CIPS or CIOB.
* Good working knowledge of the construction industry.
* Knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015 and other relevant legislation and policy in relation to public procurement
About Us
With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.
Construction is changing, and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!
Willmott Dixon has just been awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.