Management Trainee (Graduate & Degree Apprentice) - North

Willmott Dixon; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual car allowance

Funded study

Pension and life assurance

Laptop and mobile phone

Travel expenses

Training and study leave

Job summary

Willmott Dixon invites graduates to join a structured 2–5 year programme across Quantity Surveying, Site Management, Preconstruction, Design Management and New Business. You will learn on live projects, rotate across teams, and study with pay-for-education support.

Starting September 2027, successful candidates progress quickly toward Assistant Management roles while benefiting from a buddy system and professional membership support.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including English, Maths and Science (or equivalent)
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Minimum level 3 qualification by September 2027 (A-Levels, T-Levels, BTEC or equivalent)
• For graduate roles, degree qualified by September 2027
• Desirable exposure to construction (work experience, placement)

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of live projects across disciplines (Quantity Surveying, Site Management, Preconstruction, Design Management, New Business)
• Participate in structured rotations across functions
• Gain practical experience while studying with paid education
• Progress toward management roles through fast-track development
• Work with a buddy from day one

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree by Sep 2027

5 GCSEs incl English Maths Science

Tools

None

Job description

Launch your career in construction with our graduate and apprenticeship programme in the North. Our Northern construction business is made up of three sub-regions, with local offices in Oldham, Morley and Gateshead, delivering a wide range of projects across sectors including Education, Transport,Leisure, Commercial, Healthcare, Blue Light and Residential.

With projects ranging from around £10m to over £100m, you’ll have the opportunity to gain experience across different teams, sectors and stages of construction while building the foundations for a long-term career with Willmott Dixon.

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 Program 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.
• Support professional memberships and accreditations i.e - CIOB, RICS etc.

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

Quantity Surveying: You 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.

Preconstruction Project Management: You will oversee and support projects through the work-winning and preconstruction stages, responsible for developing winning bids and ensuring projects are planned, coordinated, resourced, risk-managed, and contractually secured ready for successful delivery by our site teams.

Design Management: You will overview, monitor and report on design programmes, and provide technical support to the bid process. In addition, you will be supporting the development of designs that utilise innovative techniques on multiple/complex projects.

New Business: You will work within the new business team supporting Business Development Managers, Proposal Managers, Framework Managers and the Communication team. Learning how the front end of the business operates, how we build customer relationships and win our work.

• 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