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Regional Head of Business Development

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager with a technical background in the construction industry to lead our multi-sector expansion efforts in the South East of England and South London. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the regional construction market, and have a proven track record of generating new business opportunities and fostering long-term customer relationships. This role requires strategic thinking, excellent persuasion skills, and the ability to deliver results in a competitive landscape.

You'll be tasked with pinpointing project opportunities throughout our Southern region, leveraging your established expertise in managing and growing business relationships within the construction and fit out industry. This role involves actively promoting our services with enthusiasm and authority, providing guidance and direction to potential customers. Demonstrable skills in organising and planning sales activities to support our strategic expansion goals, along with the ability to deliver precise progress reports and forecasts, are critical.

It's imperative that you are a driven and proactive person, capable of comprehensively understanding the WDI service portfolio and independently generating sales leads within both our private and public sector customer bases.

 

Key Responsibilties

Market Analysis & Strategy Development: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify new business opportunities within the construction and fit out sector. Develop and implement a strategic business development plan tailored to the unique characteristics and demands of the South East England and South London markets.

Customer Acquisition & Relationship Management: Actively pursue new customer leads and maintain fruitful relationships with existing customers. Utilise a consultative approach to understand customer needs and offer tailored solutions that meet their objectives.

Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with the project management, marketing, and operations teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion. Collaborate closely with the business development team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Contract Negotiation & Management: Be capable of discussing contracts with customers,  ensuring favourable and lower risk terms, appropriate to the project type and customer.

Brand Representation & Networking: Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking meetings. Build and maintain a strong professional network within the industry to promote our brand and services.

Reporting & Analysis: Provide regular reports on business development activities, market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to the senior management team. Use data-driven insights to refine and adapt strategies as necessary.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of the construction market in South East England and South London.
• High level of verbal communication skills and networking.
• Presenting to all levels of seniority from individuals to meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business development strategies that have led to significant revenue growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel as needed within the designated region.

 

About Us

With a rich history of over 170 years, 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.

Principal Marketing Manager

As the Principal Marketing Manager, reporting to the Preconstruction Director and playing a vital role within the New Business Senior Leadership Team, you will work in close collaboration with our business development and proposals team. Your responsibility extends beyond crafting, guiding, and executing our Marketing Strategy; you are also charged with spearheading market research initiatives. These efforts are aimed at pinpointing opportunities for expansion and securing a competitive edge in the market.

Your role involves creating and launching impactful campaigns, increasing our visibility at events, driving website traffic, and providing additional marketing materials to support the business development team. Through your work, you will showcase the company's extensive capabilities, highlight ongoing projects by delineating unique selling points, and enhance our standing among both current and prospective clients, as well as with wider industry partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to create awareness of the company’s business activities and drive revenue growth.
• Lead the marketing team in executing campaigns, events, digital marketing, and PR to generate leads and build brand equity.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and challenges; adjust marketing strategy and plans accordingly.
• Manage the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and measuring return on investment (ROI) on marketing campaigns.
• Foster strong relationships with media and stakeholders through creative PR strategies.
• Collaborate with the sales team to align marketing and sales strategies for maximum impact.
• Oversee the development and management of digital content across all platforms, including website, social media, and email marketing, ensuring consistency with brand voice and messaging.
• Report on marketing performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making.
• Stay updated with the latest marketing trends and technologies, incorporating innovative practices into marketing strategies.

 

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications and related discipline, or equivalent experience in business-to-business marketing
• Experience from a professional services environment, marketing agency or a related field would be highly regarded.
• Experience of developing and launching campaigns, including ROI assessments
• Proven budget management
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills
• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) certification is advantageous but not required
• Experience in events (planning and running)
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office tools
• Experience in briefing third party suppliers
• Experience in the Adobe suite is highly beneficial but not necessary
• Ideally, strong knowledge of the UK construction market, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.

About Us

With a rich history of over 170 years, 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.

 

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Assistant Project Surveyor seeking a challenging role with a renowned company? Willmott Dixon Interiors is currently expanding its team and looking for a dynamic individual to join us. In this position, you will primarily focus on NHS projects in Brighton, making Crawley or Haywards Heath an ideal location due to their proximity to both Brighton and possible future work in London.

As an Assistant Project Surveyor at Willmott Dixon, your main responsibility will be to provide exceptional commercial support to our senior surveying staff on one or multiple projects. Your goal will be to ensure that projects are procured, delivered within budget, and executed to the highest quality standards, surpassing our customers' expectations.

In this role, you will be involved in accurately valuing, certifying, and issuing payment notices for subcontract works in compliance with subcontract conditions. You will also ensure that external valuations align with the main contract conditions and that payments are received promptly. Additionally, you will be responsible for generating comprehensive CVC reports that accurately depict the current on-site situation and the final profit projection.

At Willmott Dixon, we strongly believe in fostering excellent working relationships with our supply chain, consultants, and clients. As the Assistant Project Surveyor, you will actively contribute to this effort by identifying and reporting potential disputes in a timely manner to your line manager, enabling effective resolutions.

Collaboration is key to our success. You will work closely with the project team and senior commercial staff to achieve or surpass the budgeted targets for your project. Your dedication and expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential Requirements:

Relevant Experience: Demonstrable experience working on projects with a value range of £2m +

Surveying Knowledge: Solid understanding of surveying principles, procedures, and practices within the construction industry.

Commercial Acumen: Ability to provide effective commercial support, including valuations, payment notices, and contract compliance.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with project teams, senior staff, clients, and stakeholders.

Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in valuations, certifications, and reports.

Problem-Solving Abilities: Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential disputes or issues in a timely manner.

Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and senior commercial staff to achieve project targets.

Customer Focus: Dedication to exceeding customer expectations and maintaining excellent relationships with clients.

Desirable Requirements:

NHS Project Experience: Previous experience working on NHS projects or within the healthcare sector would be highly advantageous.

Construction Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

IT Skills: Proficiency in relevant software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and industry-specific surveying tools.

Contractual Awareness: Understanding of contract conditions, terms, and procedures relevant to construction projects.

Leadership Potential: Demonstrated potential to take on additional responsibilities and progress within the organization.

Flexibility: Willingness to travel to different project locations, including occasional visits to London for potential future work.

Please note that these requirements are indicative and may vary based on the specific needs of the role – if you have most of these or are on the way to getting them then please do get in touch as your personality and potential are key at this level too.

What can we offer you?

Benefits: 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, 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

We are proud to be part of the Willmott Dixon family; a privately-owned contracting and interior fit out group in the UK. With a rich history, amazing track record and strong values, this partnership makes us a stronger and more progressive organisation, allowing us to share knowledge and take on bigger and better projects.