Willmott Dixon

As our new Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering growth with highly effective business development, exploration of opportunities through our development business throughout the region and your own strategic leads in Kent, South London and East Sussex. Reporting to the Regional Head of New Business, you will be responsible for business development in your area, focused on developing customer relationships and securing opportunities. Focus is on Accelerated procurement, ECI, 2 stage tendering, and Willmott Dixon Developments opportunities. Your work will directly influence how we position ourselves via frameworks and the open market to build long-term relationships with our customers. You'll engage closely with new and existing customers, understanding their needs and guiding them through early project stages to shape the right solutions. By nurturing meaningful relationships and applying a strategic mindset, you'll help ensure we are known, trusted and well-placed to win repeat and new business opportunities across the South region. Working collaboratively with colleagues in Preconstruction, Operations, Commercial and our Frameworks Team, you'll ensure that opportunities align with regional priorities. You'll also use your market insight to anticipate trends, support pipeline development and ensure our teams are equipped with the intelligence they need to succeed. This role covers South London, Kent and East Sussex region of England. We are flexible on the base location of the successful candidate which could be either Weybridge or Dartford offices; but due to the nature of the role, travel across the region will be required. Key Responsibilities/Deliverables: Identify, create and secure work-winning opportunities with new and existing customers in South London, Kent and East Sussex. Build strong, trusted relationships with customers, consultants, framework providers and industry partners. Support early-stage engagement, shaping briefs and developing customer-focused solutions during feasibility and pre-positioning stages. Use Customer Account Management (CAMs) processes to maintain visibility of opportunities and strengthen the pipeline. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure bids and proposals align with customer requirements, insight and regional strategy. Monitor market trends and provide insight to inform strategy, positioning and marketing content. Support and facilitate stakeholder events, presentations and workshops. Maintain accurate and timely management information across all accounts and frameworks. Essential Criteria Proven business development experience with a track record of creating and converting opportunities. Experience managing or delivering within frameworks. Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills. Ability to build and nurture strong internal and external relationships. Confident engaging with customers at all stages of the project lifecycle. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage reporting and pipeline information effectively. Understanding of construction markets, customer drivers and emerging sector trends. Collaborative approach, able to work with diverse teams and stakeholders. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Criteria Degree-level education or equivalent. Experience within the construction or built environment sectors. Ability to shape compelling narratives and communicate complex information simply. 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.

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Architectural Technologist to join our in-house design team at Willmott Dixon. This role could suit someone early in their career who is looking to move out of an Architect practice. In this role, you will support design development with a focus on producing detailed design information, including standard details and working drawing packages. You will be part of a collaborative team, with the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and skills over time. You will need a good understanding of environmental and technical design principles, along with some knowledge of UK Building Regulations, to help ensure designs meet legislation, standards, and Willmott Dixon policies and procedures. Support and guidance will be provided to build this knowledge further. We support hybrid working at Willmott Dixon and our team are based in our Hitchin office on most Mondays and Tuesdays which are the preferred office days but you will be supported to work from home on other days. There maybe some travel required to other office locations including London on occasions. Essential skills Experience using Revit Good technical awareness, including materials and specifications Ability to produce technical drawings, with support where required Some understanding of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, and Warranty requirements Willingness to learn and develop, with the ability to work independently over time Comfortable supporting live schemes and responding to project needs Desirable skills Experience or interest in one or more of the following sectors: Department for Education, Residential, Leisure, or Healthcare Personal Qualities A clear and confident communicator Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across different regions and disciplines Proactive and willing to take initiative Open to learning, feedback, and continuous development Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.Benefits: In return we reward our people generously 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, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. You will also 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.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 was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Willmott Dixon are looking to add an established Communications and Marketing Manager to the Construction Midlands region, based out of our Nottingham office, you'll enjoy a hybrid working arrangement with opportunity to travel across the region when required. As a Communications and Marketing Manager, you will lead communications for our Midlands business, proactively supporting in executing strategic initiatives to enhance brand awareness, engage customers, and drive business growth. You will work collaboratively with the National Marketing team members to support national events and campaigns, and align, develop, and implement consistency in regional marketing campaigns across various channels. In addition to this, you'll actively support our local Business Development Lead to plan and execute regional marketing campaigns and priorities, as well as support internal communication events and will undertake line management duties. Responsibilities Manage the timely delivery of the regional annual marketing and communication strategy. Understand Willmott Dixon customer aspirations and strategically align the local region's approach to support work winning and delivery. Manage the creation and delivery of marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, case studies, blogs, press releases, films and digital, social media and website content. Work closely with Willmott Dixon customers and consultants to develop communication plans to amplify the stories behind our projects. Plan and execute targeted advertising and promotional campaigns to support the business's needs. Track and analyse communication performance and use insights to optimise strategies and tactics aligned with the business's plan. Manage local and regional media relations. Oversee and manage the annual award schedule and submissions in collaboration with Willmott Dixon's customers and partners. Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external agencies for optimal performance and benefit from national resources. Coordinate activities with the local business development plan while working with New Business teams to exploit new opportunities. Leading and managing the local marketing and communications team. Essential Criteria You'll be a marketer with at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Proven track record of executing successful marketing strategies. Stakeholder engagement skills - comfortable working with our customers and people of all levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including SharePoint and experience with digital marketing tools/platforms such as Google Analytics, SEO/SEM, social media management, CRM systems, CMS, and email marketing. Up to date with marketing legislation; GDPR, and image usage legislation to ensure business compliance. Desirable Criteria CIM Marketing Qualification. Experience with InDesign/Photoshop Experience of leading a team Additional Information In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus, and a car scheme that will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. At Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in, and we're happy to support agile working wherever possible. We're a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance 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 trusted 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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and community-minded Assistant Social Value Manager to join our Construction South division. Based out of our Weybridge office in Surrey, this is a permanent, full-time role that will see you working across the region, from South London to Southampton, delivering genuine, measurable impact in the communities where we build. At Willmott Dixon, social value is not a tick-box exercise, it is embedded in who we are, driven by our "Now or Never" sustainability strategy. This role has been created to meet genuine pipeline growth, and you will join a well-resourced team that means what it says and can back it up. This is an ideal opportunity for someone full of energy and initiative, who thrives on building relationships and wants a platform to bring their passion for social good to life. We are open to candidates from a wide range of backgrounds such as Recent Graduate, or Education, Charity, Youth Work, Community Engagement, Local Authority or Sustainability sectors What matters most is your drive, your empathy, and your ability to make things happen! Responsibilities: Plan and deliver social value activities tailored to customer, project and business needs - including school workshops, STEM curriculum support, ecology and environment sessions, and careers fairs Manage and grow our T-level and Building Lives Academy programmes, actively supporting apprentices and work experience placements to ensure they get the most from their time with us Build meaningful, lasting relationships with community organisations, education providers, charities and supply chain partners across the region Work collaboratively with project, commercial and supply chain teams to ensure social value is delivered effectively through our partner network Accurately record and report all activity through the MiSocial portal and other customer-defined platforms (such as Social Value Portal and Compliance Chain), meeting all project KPI compliance requirements Provide clear, regular reporting into the Senior Social Value Manager and communicate directly with customers on social value delivery Identify new opportunities to bring your own community engagement passion to life - whether that's partnering with local charities, schools or community initiatives Essential Skills: A genuine passion for community engagement, social impact and making a difference Confident communicator, able to engage diverse audiences face-to-face, in workshops and virtually Highly organised and self-motivated, comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities independently Proficient in the Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) A good standard of written and spoken English Full UK driving licence (essential - this is a regionally mobile role) Eligible for a standard DBS check Desirable Skills: Experience in education (teaching, tutoring, learning & development), the charity sector, youth work, community partnership, CSR, local authority or a sustainability-related role Degree educated, ideally in social sustainability, community development or a related field Facilitation, coaching or training experience Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools (full training provided) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, inclusive team working on exciting and meaningful projects, with a clear career pathway and the best pipeline the South team has ever seen. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.Benefits: In return we reward our people generously 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, full / heavily discounted 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 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.