Graduate Trainee Programme – Preconstruction Project Management
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
- Right to work in the UK.
- You will need to be degree qualified by September 2027.
- (Preconstruction) Degree equivalent in construction project management, construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, etc
(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
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Graduate Trainee Programme – Preconstruction Project Management in Birmingham employer: Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee development and well-being. As a Principal Surveyor, you will benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside opportunities for career advancement and training in the vibrant North London and East region. Our family ethos fosters strong relationships within teams and with clients, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding experience in your role.
