Location: Birmingham, UK
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Deadline: 22/11/2026
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Develops persuasive proposals, written content and bid strategies to help Willmott Dixon win construction projects while gaining experience across construction and business functions.
Build your future with us
Launch your career in construction with our Graduate programme within the Midlands region. Based from our Birmingham office, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience working on exciting construction projects across the West, Central and East Midlands, helping to shape the communities of tomorrow.
Proposals: You will oversee the proposals process, creating compelling written content and strategies that “wow” our customers, showcase our strengths, and help secure future projects for the business.
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 3 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.
No student debt.
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.
Essential Criteria
Right to work in the UK.
You will need to be degree qualified by September 2027.
- (Proposals Management) Degree equivalent in Marketing, Communications, English, History, Social Sciences, or construction-related subject(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
Book allowance
Training and study leave
The opportunity to work on flagship projects that make a real difference
How to apply
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Location: Letchworth Garden City, UK
Industry: Construction
Willmott Dixon is a privately-owned construction and interior fit-out specialist with the ambition to create a huge and lasting positive, impact on our society. This is not only through what we build; it’s through the fantastic efforts of all our people who make a major contribution to enhancing their local communities. We like to think there's no better place to work; this is underlined by coming 5th in the 2020 Sunday Times list of Top 100 companies to work for - better than any other contractor. We provide excellent training and career opportunities, plus a unique and stimulating workplace and benefits package - come and experience it for yourself!
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