2024 Graduate Programme – Planning – Public Sector and Life Sciences – (Construct) – London

At Mace, we’re global experts in shaping the built environment – helping to lead the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. From development and consultancy, to construction and operations, we connect expertise across the entire property lifecycle to help our clients, people, communities and society achieve more than they believe is possible.

The opportunity

This role starts in early September 2024, and is based on a construction site/project in London in the Public Sector and Life Sciences sector within our Construct engine.

Delivering for everyone, everywhere. The work of government never stands still: changing requirements necessitates adaptation and evolution. And so too, their estates. The public sector faces many challenges when delivering projects and programmes for the communities they serve. From building homes to modernising leisure facilities there are tight timescales. Pressed budgets. Constantly changing political priorities.

Add in sustainability targets, devolution, ageing under-utilised estates, plus efforts to rebuild communities post-pandemic and government needs a trusted partner, with local knowledge, that delivers. Across consultancy and construction, Mace has been supporting government departments, both in the UK and overseas, for over 25 years. From rationalising estates and embedding sustainability, to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of projects across the built environment. Creating places that matter. We have been providing multi-disciplinary services across the justice and blue lights sector – from single building resilience upgrades to multi-faceted prison infrastructure programmes.

In our Construct engine, you’ll be part of a global think tank where innovation and sustainability take the lead. We collaborate closely with clients to understand their individual challenges, lending new ideas and fresh thinking to make strategic decisions and shape project directions. We will follow our clients where they work, often sharing their locations. Whilst we visit projects and sites, Consult is more about delivery of creative solutions than hardhats. If on-site action speaks to you more, our Construct engine might be your scene – check out the hands-on roles we have there, where you’ll be turning plans into reality on the ground.

What you’ll do

In Planning, you will play a key role in supporting the planning function on allocated projects and contribute where required. You will support the effective project management and delivery of our projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and profitably. Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to plans with full awareness of logistics/site project constraints
• Connecting constructively with the Project Team
• Contributing to the production of the weekly progress report to the project team
• Understanding functional obligations under form of contract
• Reviewing and capturing productivity to measure progress
• Communicating effectively with the client and stakeholders
• Supporting sustainable design and procurement process within integrated programmes
• Supporting health and safety through programme integration
• Establishing and overseeing project work plan and deadlines
• Undertaking tasks required to full fill the requirements of the project/assignment

You will also work towards gaining professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Association of Project Management (APM) fully funded and supported by us.

What we can offer you

We see every challenge as an opportunity to dream bigger and bring ambitions to life. When you start your journey with us, you’ll get structured on-the-job training and real responsibility, right from the get-go. With support from industry-leading colleagues, and a wealth of exposure to the variety of services we offer our clients, we’ll invest in you and your future. No holding back.

• As well as benefiting from our formal development programme, we offer:
• A permanent role from the moment you join
• Competitive salary + fully funded professional membership
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional ‘Mace Days’ off + 3 days paid Christmas shutdown
• One volunteering day a year
• Company pension (with up to 7% employer contribution)
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance cover
• Annual health screening
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discounts and savings for retailers, gyms, cafes, restaurants, cinemas, etc.
• A number of other flexible benefits

About you

• A future or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher in any subject
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications)
• We’re looking for ambitious people who want to make a difference in the world. Proactive people who aren’t afraid of barriers, innovate, and have a genuine passion for service excellence. And those who embody the same values, behaviours and competencies as us to proudly move our industry forward:
• Values – safety first, client focus, create opportunity, and integrity
• Behaviours – curious, collaborators, contributors, and champions of diversity and inclusion
• Competencies – build effective teams, embrace change, solve problems, and build trusted relationships
• As our projects are spread across different locations, your work base will be flexible, and travel may be required to various project sites or Mace offices. It’s therefore important to have a positive and flexible approach towards travel.

A world of opportunity

Here at Mace, you have the power to create a long-lasting and diverse career. From London to Hong Kong, New York to Nairobi, we work with clients around the world to shape cities and build sustainable communities that meet the needs of the future.

Upon completion of our graduate or apprenticeship programme, using our internal Global Opportunities Portal, you can uncover and apply for your next adventure. Whether you’re looking to travel the world, or step into a new sector, there’s plenty of opportunity for you to explore.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. It’s the reason why we continue to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.

Our employee resource groups, such as Women at Mace, Pride at Mace, Parents at Mace, Ethnic Diversity at Mace, Enabled at Mace, and Military at Mace are transforming the way we work through shared experiences – creating awareness, knowledge, and education.

We’re proud to be an accredited Disability Confident employer, as well as a champion of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme. We’re also ranked 37th in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and the Business in the Community’s Race At Work Charter.

If you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require further guidance about our recruitment process, please contact emerging.talent@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team (please be assured we monitor this inbox Monday to Friday).

Help us shape the world of tomorrow

If you’d like to develop a rewarding career and be part of helping our clients, people, communities and society achieve more than they believe is possible, apply today via the link below. We recruit on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the stronger chance you’ll have.