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Register Your Interest - Graduate Project Manager

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 is a 12-month industrial placement starting in September 2025 and is based in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol & Winchester.

Experienced teams driving value and efficiency. Our people and teams have a wealth of first hand experience throughout the property lifecycle, they understand how to maximise property assets, boost efficiency, rationalisation programmes and deliver the highest quality building. This drives value into every project and programme – whether commercial offices, retail, mixed-use, property or corporate real estate – with our team striving to save costs while also delivering effective and efficient property assets.

Redefining service barriers. Core to our approach is client focus. Blending our construction expertise with our consultancy, we have helped our partners accomplish their goals faster and more efficiently. By redefining the service barriers, we have successfully managed to forge close bonds with our clients, crafting a long term working relationship that makes repeat business effortless. 

In our Consult 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 Project Management (Consultancy), you will support projects to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality requirements, coordinating with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives set out in the project plans. Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Working with the project team to assist in the delivery of the project objectives in line with the Project Plan
• Monitoring and actively engaging in relevant Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards aspects of the project at all stages
• Assisting in the preparation and modifications of the project plans and keeping them updated and relevant over the course of the project(s)
• Collaborating with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensuring robust quality systems are suitably managed and monitored in line with Service Excellence
• Attending and recording relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks
• Partnering with relevant stakeholders and being actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments
• Assisting in tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes
• Assisting in providing handover documentation prior to practical completion
• Understanding the business’ priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and Responsible Business
• Supporting the project and programme management team activities relating to external/third-party client appointments
• Conducting research, analysis, record-keeping and other supporting activities to ensure timely and accurate information to contribute to delivery of project management operation
• Identifying solutions to issues that are generally defined (but not always immediately evident) and require problem-solving

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 an industrial placement you will be supported through a yearlong programme which will focus on your development as well as exposure to the business area that you join. And, if you perform well during your placement, you could be fast-tracked onto our Graduate Programme

As well as benefiting from our formal development programme, we offer:

• Competitive salary 
• 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
• Season ticket loan
• Discounts and savings for retailers, gyms, cafes, restaurants, cinemas, etc.
• A number of other flexible benefits

About you

• This programme is for university students whose degree includes an option or requirement to complete a year in industry from 2024 to 2025, with a graduation year of 2026
• 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.