Our Vacancies

Senior Site Manager

Willmott Dixon Interiors is currently looking to recruit a Senior Building Manager (Senior Site Manager) to join our specialist interiors division often focused on major/complex refurbishment projects initially working on a large and exciting refurbishment project based in Birmingham City Centre.

To be considered as a Senior Build Manager, you will be capable of leading, running and delivering refurbishment (often with structural alterations) projects of up to around £10m.

Reporting to the Construction/Operations Manager the ideal candidate will be able to lead the supply chain to deliver the projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers’ expectations.

Key Performance Objectives

Delivering Safety Excellence: Champion the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental management throughout the project's lifecycle. Implement proactive measures to ensure a secure working environment for all team members, supply chain partners, and stakeholders.

Strategic Sustainability Achievement: Devise and execute project strategies aligned with the company's sustainability objectives. Innovate ways to enhance sustainability, minimize environmental impact, and leave a positive legacy for the project and community.

Quality Leadership: Establish a culture of uncompromising quality by setting and maintaining rigorous standards. Oversee the delivery of a superior build that aligns with project specifications and requirements. Utilize strong communication skills to manage diverse teams, including direct employees, supply chain partners, and consultants.

Additional Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a customer-centric approach, understanding and prioritizing customer needs, while maintaining excellent working relationships.
• Embrace the principles of the Considerate Constructor’s Scheme and proactively manage community relations.
• Develop and refine project schedules, orchestrating operations to achieve timely project delivery.
• Ensure smooth project handover, guaranteeing defect-free and snag-free completion.
• Use of technology including such planning software, handheld devices, Microsoft products, etc. for efficient project management.
• Accurately interpret and translate project programs, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Lead day-to-day project management activities for supply chain partners, direct employees, and consultants.
• Leverage excellent communication skills to foster collaboration, facilitate clear directives, and address challenges effectively.

What is the benefit of joining Willmott Dixon…?

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential:

• A track record of successful delivery of projects.
• A variety of construction operations and project sector experience.
• Controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets.
• Efficient use of all staff and resources.
• Reading and accurately interpreting programmes, drawings and technical specifications.
• Ensuring project team(s) understanding of drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding and appropriately sharing build programmes.
• Managing teams including the supply chain, direct employees and consultants.
• Playing a leading role which positively contributes to the project team(s).
• Proactively liaising with customers and the supply chain.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• First Aid at Work certificate.

Desirable:

• Relevant degree or trade background.
• Working towards a MCIOB.
• Basic programming using Power Project.

Personal Qualities

At Willmott Dixon we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. This role would be suitable to a person who:

• Is a team player
• Is able to Influence and inspire
• Has a growth mindset
• Excellent listening skills
• Is able to Problem solve
• Is positive & proactive
• Has excellent presentations skills both written and verbal
• Is innovative/creative/open minded
• Displays model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and co-operation
• Reflects regularly on experiences and performances and constantly seeks to improve
• Is personable, friendly, approachable, motivated and flexible
• Has the ability to communicate with all levels of staff
• Is people focused
• Is driven/motivated
• Is organised/detailed

Sound like you? If so, come and join our Willmott Dixon Interiors team, and become a great ambassador of our business.

In return we provide you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos and a chance to develop your career of a lifetime!

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.

 

Contracts Manager (hotel fit-outs)

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and passionate Contracts Manager to lead fast-track hotel refresh programme of works. You will be joining Willmott Dixon Interiors and we have offices in Central London and Birmingham, but this role would be UK wide so home location not as important as drive and passion for the work.

Willmott Dixon Interiors are driven by our customers’ aims and aspirations, delivering outstanding work, providing a great service and excellent value for money. To this day we remain family owned and take pride in our core values.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in frameworks, particularly fast track roll outs or refresh works on hotels, retail, gyms and leisure facilities. You will be leading more than one project at any one time and acting similarly to a contracts manager. As this position will involve working nationally it will best suit someone that is happy and familiar with staying away from home on a regular basis.

To be considered as a Contracts Manager (known internally as Construction Manager), you will be able to develop and implement project strategy and delivery programme, ensure effective communication and implementation to deliver projects on time, ensure regular monitoring and reporting on progress, and instigate corrective actions as required.

You should ideally be able to lead the project team, manage the supply chain and to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers’ expectations

It is equally as important in this role to manage the operational aspects of the project to achieve the budget, review performance against targets and identify and manage potential risks and opportunities, manage project handover and ensure defect /snag free completion; all whilst leading and motivating the project team and the supply chain to deliver the project!

In addition you will need to develop and monitor strategies (including sustainability) to deliver a quality build in accordance with the requirements of the project.

What is the benefit of joining Willmott Dixon?

Willmott Dixon is one of the largest privately owned Construction businesses in the UK. Our unique selling point is our people. We are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around their continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Willmott Dixon Interiors are an Investor in People Gold Award holder.

You will have a clear plan around your development. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business; our values are at the epicentre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent coupled with the right culture and values ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential Criteria

• A track record of successful delivery of projects.
• A variety of construction operations.
• A growth mindset.
• Controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets.
• Reading and accurately interpreting contract documents, programmes, drawings and technical specifications.
• Managing teams including the supply chain, direct employees and consultants.
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc).
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• First Aid at Work certificate.
• Valid driving licence.
• SMSTS certificate.

Desirable Criteria

• Construction related degree.
• Working towards MCIOB.

About Us

We have been recognized for our excellence in workplace culture, ranking 1st in the Best Big Companies to work for 2022 and being listed among the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. Additionally, we proudly received the first prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in sustainable development, a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact on society.

Site Manager (hotel fit-outs)

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced, motivated and driven Site Managers to be a part of fast-track hotel refresh programme of works. You will be joining Willmott Dixon Interiors and we have offices in Central London and Birmingham, but this role would be UK wide so home location not as important as drive and passion for the work.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in frameworks, particularly fast track roll outs or refresh works on hotels, retail, gyms and leisure facilities. As this position will involve working nationally it will best suit someone that is happy and familiar with staying away from home on a regular basis.

You will need to be able to work at a fast pace and work well under pressure managing multiple supply chain partners as wells as key stakeholders and customers. Reporting to the operations and construction managers you will manage the delivery of all projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality.

Our award-winning team create space that help businesses succeed. Combining the strength of a national contractor with the skills of a highly experienced design and fit-out team and completing complex one-off projects up to £55 million+ in value.

What is the benefit of joining Willmott Dixon?

Willmott Dixon is one of the largest privately owned Construction businesses in the UK. Our unique selling point is our people. We are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around their continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Willmott Dixon Interiors are an Investor in People Gold Award holder.

You will have a clear plan around your development. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business; our values are at the epicentre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent coupled with the right culture and values ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Proven experience of:

• A track record of successful delivery of safe projects.
• A variety of construction operations and general building knowledge.
• Using Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project.
• Reading and accurately interpreting programmes, drawings and technical specifications.
• Ensuring project team(s) understanding of drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding and appropriately sharing build programmes.
• Playing a leading role which positively contributes to the project team(s).
• Proactively liaising with customers and the supply chain.

Professional Memberships
Essential

• Appropriate CSCS card.
• SMSTS certificate.
• First Aid at Work certificate.
• Able to travel independently to work.
• Happy to work away from home.

Desirable

• Working towards a MCIOB.

About Us

We have been recognized for our excellence in workplace culture, ranking 1st in the Best Big Companies to work for 2022 and being listed among the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. Additionally, we proudly received the first prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in sustainable development, a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact on society.

Bid Manager (preconstruction Project Manager)

At Willmott Dixon Interiors, we are proud to be part of the renowned Willmott Dixon family – a leading privately-owned contracting and interior fit out group in the UK. Our exceptional track record, rich history, and strong values make us a progressive and successful organization, enabling us to undertake ambitious and impactful projects.

We are now looking to recruit an experienced Bid Manager (Project Manager) to join our team and embrace our core values of customer service, quality, and a thriving company culture.

As a Bid Manager at Willmott Dixon Interiors you will successfully project manage the second stage (post qualification bid) process from launch to main contract execution.

Your main responsibilities will include;

Leading the bid team/process in all aspects of the submission.

Produce high quality qualitative bid submissions on time within budget.

Effectively coordinate and lead bid team contributors input.

Provide and implement creative ideas and initiatives into bids.

Assess technical and complex bid requirements, control and shape the bid proposals.

Liaise with the client team to effectively portray our service offering.

Provide de-risked, profitable, compliant and affordable bids in line with Willmott Dixon's strategic objectives.

Manage and lead the production of accurate, well presented technical bid submissions.

Create and lead client presentations.

As an interiors specialist our projects are diverse and may involve complicated refurbishments of existing premises. These may be from circa £5m to circa £25m in value.

We are a very customer focused business and would expect our Bid team to constantly reinforce and deliver our customer first ethic and ‘Everything Completed with Pride’.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team and we can offer you a career of a lifetime.

Willmott Dixon Interiors deliver nationwide projects across the Commercial, Hotel, Leisure, Retail, Education and Health sectors. No matter the scope or scale of the project, our people are the best in the business and have the specialist knowledge required to rise to any project challenges that may come their way.

Values that we live by and would hope you do too – Courage, being Open and Respect for everyone (COR).

Are you an innovator? We are not afraid to think big and embrace innovative ideas to make sure we deliver a better, stronger and more personal offer and exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our preconstruction teams have adapted to working in a hybrid, agile way. We generally work on a 60/40 office and home basis to suit business needs.

Essential and desirable criteria:

Essential Criteria:

• Superb demonstrable standard of written and spoken English
• Excellent standard of resource planning.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Full membership or relevant professional body.

Desirable Criteria

• Full membership of secondary technical professional body.

Technical or Operational
Proven experience of:

• Leading the bid/project management process.
• Complex technical schemes.
• Dealing with diverse technical output.

Information
Proven experience of:

• Reviewing and assessing bid enquiries including deisgn, costs, programmes, logistics etc. 
• Using Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc Excel, Word, Outlook and Project.

People
Proven experience of:

• Inspiring and leading bid contributors.
• Leadership in client team meetings.

Sound like you? If so, come and join our Willmott Dixon Interiors team, and become a great ambassador of our business.

Additional information:

In return we provide you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos and a chance to develop your career of a lifetime!

We have been recognized for our excellence in workplace culture, ranking 1st in the Best Big Companies to work for 2022 and being listed among the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. Additionally, we proudly received the first prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in sustainable development, a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact on society.

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.

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.

Quality Delivery Manager

At Willmott Dixon Interiors, we take pride in delivering excellence in construction projects. We are a leading main contractor with a reputation for quality and innovation. Our success is driven by our exceptional teams, and we are currently looking for a dynamic Quality Delivery Manager to join our team.

Why We Need You: As a Quality Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality in our projects. Your expertise will be critical in delivering compliant and defect-free projects. You will lead, mentor, and support our project teams, promoting a culture of quality excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and Inspire: Be the driving force in implementing our 'Quality Delivery' agenda throughout the business. Your influence will shape our commitment to quality.
• Team Engagement: Spend time with our delivery teams, emphasizing the importance of quality and guiding and coaching them on this journey.
• Quality Planning: Lead, support, and mentor delivery teams to establish Quality Plans before projects begin on site.
• The Yellow Book: Promote the use of 'The Yellow Book' (our manual for efficient design) across the business, ensuring key details are communicated to delivery and design teams to ensure compliance.
• Early Engagement: Collaborate with our Supply Chain Partners, with a specific focus on design portions. We believe in teamwork and building strong relationships. You will work closely with delivery teams, design teams, and supply chain partners to ensure the best outcomes for our projects.
• Preconstruction Support: Work closely with preconstruction to identify critical design specification requirements, bridging gaps to ensure clarity at the tender stage, which can inform cost and program. Support work winning teams.
• Knowledge Sharing: Attend design validation meetings to ensure lessons and best practices are shared.
• Strengthen Relationships: Lead the development of relationships with supply chain partners and manufacturers, organizing workshops as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Continually gather and share best practices and lessons learned to drive our commitment to quality.

What We're Looking For:

Attributes: We're seeking individuals who thrive on:

• Building strong and lasting relationships.
• Supporting teams in maintaining robust processes.
• Influencing and persuading others towards a commitment to quality.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the construction industry or a career move from a site/operational role such as Site/Construction Manager.
• A deep understanding of quality delivery procedures.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile construction projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

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.

Join us in our mission to deliver quality excellence in construction and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career development.

About Us

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 have recently been honoured in the first ever The King’s Awards for Enterprise for our work to enhance the life opportunities of others. These proudly sit alongside our previous wins in 2014, 2018, and 2019, for both our sustainable development work (first major contractor to do so) and how we are supporting social mobility.

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.