Management Trainee (Graduate & Degree Apprentice) - London & East

Willmott Dixon; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual rises

Annual car allowance

Funded college/university study

Pension and life assurance

Laptop and mobile phone

Travel expenses

Training and study leave

Work on flagship projects

Job summary

Willmott Dixon's Graduate & Degree Apprenticeship Programme in London & East offers hands-on experience on live construction projects across North London, the Northern Home Counties and East Anglia, with rotations through site management, quantity surveying, design and pre-construction.

Starting in September 2027, the programme blends paid work with part-time study, includes a fast‑track route into management, and delivers real responsibility from day one, with a buddy support and opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including English, Maths and Science (or equivalent)
• Degree qualification by Sept 2027 required for graduates
• Minimum Level 3 qualification by Sept 2027 (e.g., A-Level, BTEC)

Responsibilities

• Starting September 2027, opportunities in disciplines across Quantity Surveying, Site Management, Estimating, Planning, Sustainability.
• You will gain hands-on experience on live projects with structured rotations.
• Support delivery of projects and take on real responsibilities from day one.

Skills

Construction awareness

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree qualification by Sept 2027

Level 3 qualification (A-Level/BTEC)

Job description

Graduate & Degree Apprenticeship Programme - London & East

Launch your career in construction with our exciting Graduate and Apprenticeship programme within our London & East region. Based from our offices in Hertfordshire, you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience working on exciting construction projects across North London, the Northern Home Counties, and East Anglia, helping to shape the communities of tomorrow.

Willmott Dixon is a privately owned contractor with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations.

Our programme is 2 to 5 years in duration (depending upon your level of academic achievement) and will give you the chance to earn, learn and gain real experience alongside a part‑time study for a relevant qualification that is paid for by Willmott Dixon.

What Makes Our Programme Stand Out?

• Earn, learn and gain real experience – competitive salary with annual increases as you progress.
• Structured rotations – exposure across different functions including site management, quantity surveying, design, preconstruction and more.
• Fast-track progression – a proven route into management, with most trainees stepping into Assistant Management roles upon completion.
• Real responsibility – you’ll support the delivery of live projects.
• You will be allocated a buddy from day one.
• Recognition – opportunities to take part in trainee challenges, trainee away days, CITB college and even win our coveted Trainee of the Year.
• We support professional memberships and accreditations i.e - CIOB, RICS etc.

Starting in September 2027, we have opportunities in the following disciplines:

• Quantity Surveying: Your role is about managing the costs of a project on site. This will include preparing tender and contract documents, weighing up commercial risks, procuring the best supply chain and managing payments for completed work.
• Site Management: You play a vital role in turning plans into reality, leading the safe and efficient delivery of construction projects from start to finish.
• Estimating:Working at the heart of the pre‑construction team, you will evaluate project requirements, build robust cost plans and support the successful delivery of tender submissions.
• Planning:You play a key role in bringing construction projects to life, creating detailed schedules and coordinating activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within programme.
• Sustainability: You will partner with preconstruction and project teams to champion sustainability, helping ensure construction projects meet ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives.

• Right to work in the UK.
• 5 GCSE’s grade 4/C or above including English, Maths and Science (or equivalent)
• Have a valid driver's license.
• All applicants must have a minimum level 3 qualification by September 2027. Such as A-Level, T-Level, BTEC or equivalent.
• For graduate roles, you will need to be degree qualified by September 2027.
• (Desirable) You have had some exposure to construction (work experience, placement or similar).

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary + annual incentive scheme
• Annual car allowance
• Funded college/university/vocational study
• Pension and life assurance
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Travel expenses
• Training and study leave
• The opportunity to work on flagship projects that make a real difference

Next step

• Our Management Trainee roles start in September 2027.
• Applications closing date 22 nd November 2026
• Video interview invites sent by the 18 th December 2026.
• Assessment centre or panel interview to take place in early 2027.