ABout us

Leading, investing, and delivering

Willmott Dixon Developments is the development and regeneration business within Willmott Dixon. Working alongside customers from the earliest stages, we shape projects so they are viable and deliverable.

By combining development expertise, investment capability and delivery insight, we support projects from concept through to completion. This provides customers with confidence, long-term commitment and a partner able to support delivery beyond individual transactions.

The backing of Willmott Dixon, a privately owned business with over 170 years’ experience, means projects are backed with financial strength, delivery expertise and long-term commitment.


Willmott Dixon Developments has a development pipeline worth over £1bn, spanning housing and mixed-use projects across the UK. Over the past ten years, more than 1,000 homes have been delivered.

A Willmott Dixon company

We’re part of Willmott Dixon, one of the UK’s leading construction and development groups. Privately owned and with a long-term approach to investment and delivery, Willmott Dixon has over 170 years’ experience. Its purpose is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance the environment so our world is fit for future generations.

What we offer

Creating a clear route forward

Development expertise from early-stage involvement, structuring projects, testing options and aligning investment and delivery to create a clear route forward.

Specialist areas

Sector expertise

Experience across regeneration, residential and partnership-led development, applying the right approach to different challenges, priorities and delivery requirements.

Our team

Leading projects into delivery

A senior team structuring deals, securing investment and leading projects into delivery across the public and private sectors.

Latest insights

Blog
Jul 24, 2026
Blog

Data-led placemaking for lasting social value

Marika Lawrence reflects on a workshop exploring how data can support regeneration, strengthen community engagement and help deliver better outcomes…


Marika Lawrence

Regional Head of Land and Development – Midlands

Blog
Jul 09, 2026
Blog

Unlocking student living: funding models to support future growth

Matthew Knight shares insights from a UKREiiF 2026 discussion about how universities can use funding models to expand student accommodation


Matthew Knight

National Head of Development – Investment

Blog
Jun 24, 2026
Blog

Coastal regeneration in practice: turning investment into lasting change

David Atkinson reflects on a discussion at UKREiiF 2026 focusing on coastal communities, funding, regeneration and placemaking


David Atkinson

Director – Development & Investment

News
Jun 24, 2026
News

Willmott Dixon Developments joins Neighbourhood Health Forum as latest member

Willmott Dixon Developments joins collective voice of private investors in neighbourhood health delivery.