About Dirextra

Dirextra is a UK-based international training and consultancy group specialised in engineering, construction, oil & gas, and public procurement. Founded in 2003, we have been working for over two decades to support professionals and companies in the infrastructure sector.

🏢 Who We Are

Our headquarters and legal base are in Manchester, United Kingdom. Graduate programs are delivered in person in Manchester, while corporate and public authority training is conducted online via live videoconference. We also operate in Italy with a branch office in Rome (Via Lima 7).

🧭 What We Do

• Dirextra Alta Formazione – Certified public procurement training in Italian
• Graduate Master Programs in Construction & Oil & Gas with guaranteed internships
• Consultancy & legal support for contractors and public entities
• Health & Safety and compliance training (UK & EU)
• Career services and international job placement
• 🍷 Dirextra Wine & Cocktail School – Masterclasses, tastings and hospitality experiences in Manchester

🌐 Our Mission

• Promoting excellence in technical education
• Offering real job opportunities for young professionals
• Supporting companies and public agencies with strategic expertise
• Delivering innovative training experiences across industries

🤝 Our Sponsoring Companies

Since the very first edition of our master program in 2003, we have been supported by leading multinational construction companies that have sponsored Dirextra for over 22 years.

💼 Our Clients

We have worked with over 300 public bodies and multinational companies, including:
University of Florence, Regione Abruzzo, GESAC, Province of Piacenza, Trenitalia, Infrarail, Banca d'Italia, Comune di Terracina, Webuild, Ghella, Rizzani de Eccher, Cociv, Speri, IREN, Techfem, Aria, Mavi, Autostrade del Brennero, Tecnimont, Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, Arcadis, Techne, De Sanctis Costruzioni, ICOP.

📅 Our Journey

• 📍 April 2003 – Foundation of Dirextra
• 🎓 September 2003 – First master edition in Catania
• 🏗️ 2006 – Third edition held in Rome, marking expansion
• ⚖️ 2009 – Launch of mini-masters and public procurement legal training
• 🇬🇧 2013 – Expansion towards London and setup of international office
• 🏫 February 2016 – First Manchester master edition, official UK relocation
• 🇲🇹 2019 – Master edition delivered in Malta
• 💻 2022 – All corporate and public training goes fully online
• 🍸 2022 – Launch of Dirextra Wine & Cocktail School in Manchester

📸 Our People

A look inside our world: moments from our classrooms, construction sites, international events and student journeys.