Willmott Dixon are currently looking to recruit a Apprentice Business Administration to join our London & East construction business. Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia.

This an 18 months fixed term contract role. The Apprenticeship is offered through a shared apprentice provider, you will be employed and have your apprenticeship managed directly by them but working solely for Willmott Dixon.

As an apprentice you will be expected to work 4 days per week on projects with 1 day per week spent at college undertaking a Level 3 in Business and Administration. We are looking for someone who wants to learn and gain the skills, knowledge, and experience of the Digital Management side of our business, someone who will naturally align themselves with our commitment to customer service, quality and our culture.

The main purpose of the role is to maintain the project filing system and prepare documents for storage/archiving as appropriate, alongside completing Operational Manuals for customers. Reporting to the Principal Digital Construction Manager, the successful candidate will support team members in maintaining the smooth running of the administration function and will be working closely with the design team.

Key responsibilities

• Check, review and distribute project documents, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place
• Maintain project filing systems and prepare documentation for storage and archiving
• Provide administrative support to technical and project teams
• Assist with the smooth running of project administration processes
• Request and manage files in a variety of formats
• Compile Operational and Maintenance Manuals for customers
• Coordinate information between Willmott Dixon teams and external consultants
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Support the Digital Management team with document control activities across multiple projects

Essential and Desirable Criteria

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Confident communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships
• A proactive approach to customer service and supporting others
• Good written and verbal communication skills

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is a collaborative team player with a positive, proactive approach and a passion for continuous improvement. You'll be an effective communicator with strong influencing, listening, and presentation skills, able to build relationships at all levels.

Additional Information

Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.

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.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 'Big' Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025.

Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.