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willmott dixon group Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
Willmott Dixon are looking to recruit a Group Head of Reward on a 12 month FTC to drive performance, rigour and simplify complexity in the way our people are rewarded. You'll own reward and reporting end to end, working closely with the CPO and the senior people team and finance. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of rewards and benefits, project management skills, a passion for working with people and excellent communication skills. This role offers hybrid working; a combination of office-based working in our head office in Letchworth, Herts (3 days per week) and remote/home working as well as travel to other offices as required by the business. What You'll Be Doing Leading the annual pay review cycle, from models through to materials and manager guidance Owning compensation benchmarking across the business and defining a compensation strategy to attract the best talent and drive performance Leading Pay Transparency compliance such as gender and ethnicity pay, working alongside the CPO and Legal Conducting pay equity analysis and flagging gaps for remediation Owning benefits administration and the annual benefits review across all areas of the business Building and maintaining reporting on pay, benefits, headcount and turnover for the CPO and finance Essential Criteria Hands on experience in a rewards/benefits role Excellent communication skills Excellent systems knowledge including HR systems and EXCEL Strong project management and planning skills, including attention to detail Experience of managing problems and proposing solutions Desirable criteria Human Resource management degree/ CIPD qualification What We're Looking For Strong attention to detail with a genuine commitment to getting things right Comfortable with dealing with large amounts of data and able to spot issues quickly Tenacious and persistent with a track record to seeing things through to completion Naturally curious always asking how things could be done differently or more simply Able to cut through complexity and able to find practical solutions Able to explain data and reward information in a straightforward way Additional Information We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 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. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
willmott dixon group
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
As our new Regional Defence Sector Lead, you will play a pivotal role in building and growing Willmott Dixon's defence portfolio across our South/Midlands region, developing high-value relationships within the defence market, shaping a compelling pipeline of opportunities, and helping convert them into secured work. Reporting to one of our National Sector Lead ( Defence) who sits within our strategic accounts and services division, this is a newly created position that reflects our strategic commitment to defence as a priority growth sector. This is a relationship-led, field-based role. You will spend much of your time with clients, consultants, and MOD stakeholders across the region, acting as a credible and trusted face of Willmott Dixon in the defence sector. You will work closely with our central defence team, Pre-Construction, and Business Development colleagues to ensure opportunities are shaped, positioned, and progressed effectively. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join at the ground floor of a strategic growth push, with the autonomy to shape your own approach and real influence over the direction of our regional healthcare business. NB. This role is regionally based covering the South of England, Central England and surrounding areas region. Due to the nature of the role, regular travel across the region, and occasional national travel will be required. Candidates are expected to be office-based at least once per week, with most of the time spent with clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain senior-level relationships with MOD, DIO and key defence consultants to generate and sustain a strong pipeline of regional opportunities. Lead early-stage business development activity, identifying, shaping, and pre-positioning on healthcare opportunities including feasibilities, negotiated routes, and competitive bids. Support delivery of the Willmott Dixon national defence strategy at a regional level, providing market intelligence and insight to inform pipeline planning and investment decisions. Provide technical defence input to proposal and pre-construction teams, improving bid quality, consistency, and overall win rates, including input on defence planning, operational continuity, and compliance. Represent Willmott Dixon externally at industry events, conferences, defence working groups, and networking forums to enhance the company's visibility, reputation, and influence in the defence sector. Collaborate with senior executives, Business Development, Marketing, and Operations colleagues to ensure defence opportunities align with regional priorities and company capabilities. Monitor and share good practice and market intelligence across LCOs to support a consistent, high-quality, work-winning approach. Track and report on pipeline metrics, growth forecasts, and business development KPIs to assess progress and refine strategy. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong, demonstrable experience working within or alongside the MOD or wider defence sector, with a deep understanding of MOD governance, policy drivers, funding routes, business case approval processes, and key sector challenges. Proven track record of building and sustaining senior relationships with defence sector clients, DIO, and/or defence consultants, with an established and credible network. Good understanding of MOD procurement routes and frameworks, with the ability to work closely with regional framework leads. Strong market awareness, ability to anticipate demand, shape opportunities, and align solutions to client needs. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate credibly at board and senior executive level. Customer-focused mindset with high emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build rapport quickly across a wide variety of stakeholders. Collaborative, 'one team' approach, comfortable working across central and regional functions. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the region. Desirable Skills & Experience: MOD or direct defence operational or management experience. Knowledge of defence technical requirements and security clearance procedures, and operational continuity in live MOD environments. Experience within the construction or built environment sector (business development, pre-construction, or client-side) will be highly valued but not essential; the right candidate's defence expertise and transferable skills are the priority. Experience of bid and capture planning in a complex public sector procurement environment. Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in a defence or related field. About Us With over 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. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
willmott dixon group Bristol, Gloucestershire
Jul 28, 2026
Full time
Willmott Dixon are looking to recruit a highly organised New Business Administrator to join our Wales and West regional team and work from our office based in Pill near Portishead/Bristol. The successful candidate will report into the Preconstruction Director and be responsible for providing administrative support to the New Business and Preconstruction Team. The role requires a proactive and efficient individual who can handle a variety of tasks with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities Providing administrative support to the New Business and Preconstruction Team. Providing administrative support to the Preconstruction Director and Head of New Business Business development events coordination Managing and administering our internal CRM database, and support in the production of monthly reporting documentation and data. Assist in scheduling, coordinating meetings and events. Create your own network with our customer and partners administration contacts Covering others during holiday and peak periods. Create a network and work with other Willmott Dixon regional preconstruction and new business administrators Support in making the team and our processes more efficient and effective. Essential and Desirable Criteria Proven experience as an administrator. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate excel experience) Strong organisation and multitasking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and part of a team. Hold a driving license with access to their own vehicle as the office is based in Ham Green, Pill, Bristol. The ability to travel to other Willmott Dixon offices and sites for meetings is key. Additional Information We are looking for someone to work 8:30am to 5:00pm and we would consider occasional home working on a Friday. In return we offer generous rewards for our people with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes, but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted private medical, life assurance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and an incentive bonus. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 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. Willmott Dixon was recently awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2024 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development (2024).
willmott dixon group Weybridge, Surrey
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Assistant Supply Chain Manager 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. 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. Key Deliverables: Supporting the SC Manager to ensure we have a supply chain that can meet the demands and needs of our business. Building relationships with our partners to understand capability and capacity. Analysing cost of error and proposing changes in relation to supply chain. Driving consistency in approach across our supply chain partners to ensure high standards are understood and met on every project. Supporting the SC Manager with delivering regular key business updates to our supply chain. Managing performance feedback from our teams in relation to our supply chain and using this to influence decision making. Key Criteria: Essential Minimum BTEC or Level 3 equivalent Experience in/or knowledge of supply chain management, procurement within the construction sector Ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders A problem solving mindset to review and improve processes/change Able to communicate effectively Work well as part of a 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. Knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015 and other relevant legislation and policy in relation to public procurement About Us With over 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon's purpose goes beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities, and enhancing the environment to ensure our world is fit for future generations. By adding lasting value to the communities where we work, our values, people, innovation, partnerships, and focus on sustainability have enabled us to build a successful, privately owned business where our people thrive. We've been recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the top five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. We are also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.
willmott dixon group Oldham, Lancashire
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Digital Construction Manager An opportunity to join our award-winning digital team in the Northwest as a Digital Construction Manager (BIM). This is a hybrid role split between office (Oldham office as base), project sites and home. As a Digital Construction Manager, you will play a key role in planning, implementing, and managing digital processes throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. You will be responsible for supporting our digital management team and helping to shape how we, our supply chain and customers embrace and implement digital construction techniques. If you are passionate about BIM, coaching people in new techniques, embracing technology and staying ahead of industry trends, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The Project Support the Digital Management Team in reviewing and implementing relevant BIM documentation aligned with ISO 19650. Collaborate with design, construction, and customer teams to support digital deliverables and compliance with project requirements. Coordinate delivery and assurance of project information, including IFC-SPF parameters, COBie data, geometry, scanning, visuals, and logistics. Promote Digital processes and procedures within the organisation. Ensure model compliance with customer, framework, and relevant standards. Provide training and support to teams and stakeholders. Manage interfaces between different BIM software and solutions. Collaborate with other design disciplines for design integrity and best practices. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential: Relevant technical degree or qualification Experience in diverse BIM teams and interdisciplinary design. Skilled in engaging and influencing others towards a shared goal. knowledge of BIM processes and national/international standards. Familiarity with IFC-SPF parameters and COBie data Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary designs within 3D environment Understanding of ISO 19650 Desirable: Experience delivering government/public sector projects (e.g., DfE, MoJ). Experience in 3D modelling and design applications Experience in data delivery and understanding Familiarity with 3D review tools Familiarity with visualisation tools Additional Information In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, optional private medical cover, life assurance, and an Incentive Bonus. At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 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 have enabled us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024 , and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.