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Willmott Dixon

Preconstruction Project Manager

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Willmott Dixon
Privately‑owned UK construction, residential development and interior fit‑out specialist.
Manages preconstruction bids, leads teams and ensures successful project proposals.
14d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
York, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Residential Construction
Interior Fit‑out
Refurbishment
Maintenance
Property Support
Project Management
Framework Procurement
Sector Specialisms
Health
Defence
Education
Hotels
Leisure and Culture
Car Parks
Commercial Workspaces
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
  • Coordinating inception workshops with our customers and using your proven listening skills to ensure we truly understand our customers 'Why', gaining vital information that will enable your bid team to go the extra mile.
  • Motivating and leading a bid team that includes both internal (estimators, design professionals, MEP professionals and planners) and often external (supply chain and consultants) resource.
  • Maintaining continuous professional development of yourself and your team to ensure appropriate technical awareness, implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement.
  • Working closely with your team to develop the commercial strategy.
  • Maintaining a ‘one team’ approach throughout to create a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations.
  • Ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on progress, managing potential risks and opportunities, and instigating pre-emptive and corrective actions as required.
  • Developing and incorporating project strategies to achieve the company’s sustainability objectives.
  • Managing the customers’ expectations through informal and formal ‘health checks’, adopting a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations.
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Company
Overview
£1.1 Billion Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generated through large-scale construction and development projects across multiple sectors.
  • Evolved from small-scale building into a national construction powerhouse.
  • Portfolio spans civic centres, hospitals, stadiums, arts venues and transport hubs—showcasing versatility across sectors.
  • Delivers science and healthcare facilities, including supercomputer suites and research labs, and major secondary schools.
  • Leads in Passivhaus, tall residential blocks and complex façade retentions on heritage structures.
  • Tackles large multi-phase regeneration, multi-storey car parks and intricate interior fit-outs.
  • Taken on headline projects—from Twickenham hospitality suites to the misjudged Woolwich development that sparked industry debate.
  • Still family-run five generations on, the firm carries forward its founding spirit in modern materials like CLT and advanced BIM.
Culture + Values
  • We take responsibility for our actions and the impact we have on others.
  • We believe in working together to achieve success.
  • We are always striving to do the right thing for our people, customers, and communities.
  • We take pride in being accountable, honest, and ethical in everything we do.
  • We are committed to developing and supporting the careers of our people.
Environment + Sustainability
47% Reduction
Carbon Emissions
Achieved a significant decrease in carbon emissions since 2016.
99% Diverted
Construction Waste
Over 99% of construction waste has been diverted from landfill.
15% Energy Reduction
Energy Usage Decline
Energy usage has decreased by 15% over the last three years.
  • Net zero carbon by 2030.
  • Pledged to invest in and adopt clean technologies and solutions to reduce environmental impact.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% by 2025
Female Leadership Target
Aim to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership roles by 2025, reflecting a commitment to gender balance in executive positions.
70% Participation
Annual Inclusive Training
Ensuring 70% of all employees complete annual inclusive leadership training to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion within the organization.
40% Women, 50% Apprentices
Diverse Recruitment
40% of new hires in 2023 were women, and half of all apprentices come from underrepresented groups, showcasing progress in hiring practices.
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