Management Trainee (Project Planning) Review
at Willmott Dixon
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction, Project Management
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Working within an integrated team to develop proposals for our customer's. Understanding the proposals and developing a project programme in collaboration with our supply chain to create a realistic and achievable yet challenging plan to deliver the project in the safest and most sustainable way, both economically and environmentally.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Absolutely love it! I think a degree apprenticeship is one of the best opportunities for young people - gaining hands-on experience and facing real life challenges and situations with guidance from professionals that want to see you succeed. All the while, earning good money and working towards a degree.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New Skills:
Client Care
Negotiation
Industry software - Asta Powerproject
Procurement & Tendering
Cost Analysis
Critical Path Analysis
Managing people and teams
Developed Skills:
Logical problem-solving
Communication of ideas
Teamworking
Leadership
Microsoft Software - Excel, Powerpoint, Word
Client Care
Negotiation
Industry software - Asta Powerproject
Procurement & Tendering
Cost Analysis
Critical Path Analysis
Managing people and teams
Developed Skills:
Logical problem-solving
Communication of ideas
Teamworking
Leadership
Microsoft Software - Excel, Powerpoint, Word
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised yet agile. Our progression is reviewed quarterly (as a minimum) with our line managers where we can raise any concerns and identify any gaps in knowledge or experience to fill. The degree apprentices have oversight from our directors who help to make any necessary arrangements as required.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as you ask for really - we have a dedicated central learning team and people teams in each region who can help you find the best courses to further develop your skills and knowledge. Line management is also very supportive and project team members want to see you succeed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The quality of the education is generally good and tutors provide support when asked. Some lecturers are better than others but the university is open and receptive to feedback, and regularly ask for it from students.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Some of the topics covered in university are not entirely relevant to my role but are still good to have an understanding of. There are some cases where the content covered in university doesn't always align with what happens in practice - but most tutors stay updated and informed.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Loads! Annual Dinners, Annual Trainee Away Days, Awards Ceremonies, Charitable Events such as races, hikes, boat races. Professional events like Trade Awareness (great way of networking with peers from across the business all over the country), Developing Leaders Conferences. Social Valuye events such as volunteering and fundraising, community engagement, etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Willmott Dixon to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The culture, the people you get to work with every day, the value in what we do that goes further than handing over a building to a happy customer. It's contributing to communities and leaving a lasting legacy, helping future generations thrive with better opportunities. It is so rewarding.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Willmott Dixon?
Try and get some focused work experience relevant to what you want to do - it goes a long way and shows that you are keen and willing! Understand our values and ethos and genuinely consider whether this is the right place for you and if they align with your own.
