Leeds , Yorkshire and Humber

Graduate Trainee Programme - Framework Manager

Full Time , Management Trainee

Reference number: CON02562

Closing date:

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Build your future with us

Launch your career in construction at Willmott Dixon with our Graduate programme within our Strategic Accounts and Services Team. This team focuses on maximising national work winning at Willmott Dixon including the ongoing management of key customers through national framework agreements. We’re seeking a graduate to be based out of our Leeds office to focus on proposals and bid and framework management where you will work with the existing team but will also gain experience through placements in one of our Local construction offices as well as with one of our Framework customers to gain valuable hands-on experience.


Willmott Dixon is a privately owned contractor - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations.


Our graduate programme is 3 years in duration and will give you the chance to earn, learn and gain real experience alongside part-time study that is paid for by Willmott Dixon for the APMP qualification that is the global standard for bid and proposal management professionals.

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 other preconstruction areas such as design and estimating.

  • 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 a relevant AMP professional qualification with

Essential Criteria


  • Right to work in the UK.

  • Have a valid driver's license.

  • You will need to be degree qualified by September 2027.

  • Excellent writing skills

Desirable criteria


  • Degree in English, History, Drama or similar preferred.

  • 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

Next step


  • Our Management Trainee roles start in September 2027.

  • Applications closing date 12th December 2026

  • Assessment centre or panel interview to take place in early 2027.


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