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With over 160 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon&rsquo;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 was awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen&rsquo;s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

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Assistant Business Development Manager Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Business Development Manager within our London &amp; East construction business. With offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and Chelmsford (Essex), we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role. We are looking for a self-starter to join our small, but dynamic and well-established business development team. The role has been specially created due to our growth aspirations and needs a fresh personality to make it their own. This role may be suitable for a recent marketing graduate / student who has gained some work experience from a work placement or internship and has a good understanding of marketing concepts and how they can relate to a business development role. Equally, you may have transferable skills from another industry or could be looking for your next challenge and opportunity in the Construction industry - this position is open to anyone made of the right stuff. All we ask is that you are a confident communicator who enjoys meeting new people and can help build long-term strategic relationships in an ever-changing environment whilst having fun along the way. Responsibilities Reporting to the Regional Head of Business Development, you will: * Play a significant part in executing our business development strategy. * Manage our Dynamics D365 database and generate relevant reports. * Undertake targeted customer research and monitor opportunity sources / portals to generate new leads. * Support and develop the Capture Planning process within the team. * Be involved in focused marketing campaigns to support BD activities. * Help organise and attend business development and networking events. * Be a Willmott Dixon brand ambassador internally and externally. * Integrate the BD strategy with all other departments within the business. * Support our submission and pre-construction teams during PQQ and tender stages. * Create and maintain a professional and long-lasting network of contacts. * Develop a strong and informed pipeline of opportunities with these contacts. * Over time build strategic customer relationships that lead to repeat business. Willmott Dixon is a family run, reputation-based company that is focused on our customers and building in a sustainable, responsible, and different way. If you think you are made of the right stuff, please get in touch. Skills and competencies: * Highly motivated, hardworking, willing to roll up your sleeves. * Excellent communication abilities in all forms. * Strong organisational and time management skills. * Confident in building relationships and networking. * Strategic thinker, strong collaborator. * Ability to quickly learn and communicate the latest 'hot' topics. * Can adapt and flex to changing market needs and situations. * Enjoys working to a deadline and multi-tasking. * Takes pride in what you do and cares about how you do it. * Capable of making informed decisions based on facts, data and listening. * Likes winning, hates losing, learns from mistakes. Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: In return 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, full / heavily discounted 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 With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance 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 trusted 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. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best &quot;Big&quot; 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 Business Development Manager

Willmott Dixon are currently looking to recruit an IT Project Manager to join their project services team within the IT department. Within this role you will be responsible for the management and delivery of technology and application projects ensuring all projects are delivered to time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards whilst maintaining good stakeholder relationships. Currently there is a focus on delivering a D365 implementation project and other associated software projects, so experience with ERP/software project management would be preferred (ideally D365). Although the team are based at our head office in Letchworth Garden City, this role can be done as either a hybrid, or a fully remote role, with occasional travel to Letchworth or other Willmott Dixon office locations. They are a great team to work with and would describe themselves as: - * Flexible * Fun * Uncomplicated * Genuine and friendly * Innovative and keen to improve * Responsive to customer needs As a project manager you will lead on the day-to-day management to ensure that the project is delivering the requirements, within timescales, budget and to agreed quality standards. You will ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with defined procedures, policies and the prevailing IT processes and project management methodologies used to manage and control the end-to-end services. We are looking for an experienced project manager with the following skills and experience: * Delivering ERP projects (preferably with experience of a D365 project) * Ability to manage multiple projects dependant on the complexity * Setting and achieving project milestones * Managing costs against the business case and exceptions with budget holders * Working in a fast-paced environment * Strong stakeholder management * Problem solving skills * Managing ambiguity * Resilience Essential Criteria * Prince2 qualification * ITIL 4 Foundation Desirable Criteria * Familiar with ITIL principles * Prince2 for Agile Projects * MSP Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: In return 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, full / heavily discounted 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 With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance 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 trusted 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. Willmott Dixon has just been awarded No 1 in the Best &quot;Big&quot; 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.

Project Manager D365

We're currently recruiting for an experienced, hands on Payroll Clerk to join our busy team and be part of the wider Finance Team. The purpose of the role is to ensure accurate and timely salary and expense payments to the Group's 3,000 people in line with statutory requirements and Group policy whilst providing the business with accurate payroll costings and data. As a Payroll Clerk within the Payroll Team your key responsibilities will be: Responsibility for end to end payroll processing for a number of Local Company Offices and branches within the Group including full monthly reconciliation of payroll, preparation and submission of BACS and RTI files. Responsibility for processing employee expense and mileage payments. To include checking for tax status, particularly in terms of 24 month rule for site based employees and reimbursement for commute travel. Ensure all payroll deadlines are maintained through an awareness of priorities and workload. Maintaining in depth knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, including Local Government Pension Schemes. Assist in creating and posting all payroll journals to the Finance system. Assist in reconciling and paying over third party and pension payments. Maintain P11d and payroll records for company benefit schemes, particularly the Private Medical Scheme and Company Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Retain payroll records in accordance with statute and Willmott Dixon policy. Producing ad-hoc reports as required by the business. Assist in attending to queries raised by employees and business, ensuring all emails in the generic Payroll Inbox are cleared on the allocated day. Support with project work as required. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in compliance with Group policy and relevant Data Protection guidelines. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Good level of education Good level of written and spoken English Knowledge of relevant Microsoft Office suite of applications, particularly excel Experience of using integrated HR/Payroll software Ability to carry out all technical payroll calculations manually Proven experience in a complex payroll environment Proven experience of working as part of a team A courteous and helpful manner when resolving issues Ability to prioritise with a flexible approach Strong customer service skills Attention to detail Desirable CIPP or similar qualification. Experience of working within a Finance environment Experience of Resourcelink Personal Qualities Self-awareness Ability to model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and co-operation. Highly collaborative team player with a willingness to continually learn and develop. Relationship Focused Ability to identify your customer needs and expectations and strive to deliver them. Delivering objectives Ability to find practical ways to overcome barriers. Ability to problem solve issues in a logical and organised manner. Ability to work to a project plan when required and feedback on issues to stakeholders. Additional Information This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Letchworth office 3 days per week. At Willmott Dixonwe provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile and flexible working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us Over 170 years of rich history, 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 recently been awarded No 1 in the Best &quot;Big&quot; 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.

Payroll Clerk

The Role An exciting new opportunity for a Proposals Manager / Bid Writer has been created at Willmott Dixon to join a dedicated team focused on winning and developing education projects for the Department for Education across England. Building on our significant successes during 2022-23, we are seeking a candidate who can help in producing high impact, credible and customer centric PITT and ITT submissions. The position forms part of a tight-nit, creative, and fun team, who are eager to push the boundaries of what is possible alongside this like-minded customer, through the latest approaches to innovation, education, and sustainability. The team has a base within our Hitchin office, with the opportunity to work from our Central London office and home throughout the week. This role come with an attractive rewards package, leading benefits and career development with one of the UKs leading construction companies, known for its industry leading sustainability strategy and award-winning diversity approach. The Project Bid Writer responsibilities include: Enhance the quality of bids with clear, accessible written content. Writing bespoke answers to customer questions To communicate effectively and influence Review and critique specialist authors' responses. Writing and editing bid submissions into compelling and persuasive responses. Ensuring the writing structure and words used in the proposal persuasively conveys the offer to the customer Manage a varied workload with multiple conflicting deadlines. Understand and include customer-focused sales messages and share with bid authors. To identify risks and opportunities. Manage mutliple stakeholders across the Willmott Dixon business Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential: Significant experience in a Bid writer role in the construction industry InDesign Microsoft Office Suite Desired: A Level/Degree English Literature Background utilising excellent writing skills e.g. Communications, PR, Journalism Schedule (Resource/Time) Management Platforms Photoshop/Illustrator APMP foundation Additional Information 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. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, 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 was awarded No 1 in the Best &quot;Big&quot; Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.