2025 Graduate Programme - Planning - Central Government - Consult - London

In our 'Consult' engine, you'll join a global team where we work closely with clients to understand their challenges and offer fresh ideas grounded in innovation and sustainability. We provide advisory and project delivery services, guiding clients through every phase of their projects, from initial strategy and planning to execution, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. While we collaborate closely with clients and visit project sites, Consult is centred on producing creative solutions to their individual challenges. If you prefer a more hands-on role in a physical construction environment, explore our roles in our 'Construct' engine., 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.


• A future or recent graduate with a bachelor's degree or higher in any subject


• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications)


Given the nature of our work, flexibility is key. Our projects and clients are based in various locations, so you should be prepared to travel frequently to different project sites or Mace offices. A positive and adaptable approach to travel is therefore essential, as it may be a regular part of your role. To support this, Mace offers travel expense reimbursements for business travel, including mileage, public transport fares, and, where necessary, accommodation.

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 inclusion


• Competencies - build effective teams, embrace change, solve problems, and build trusted relationships
  
  At Mace, we are global consultants in programme and project delivery, and construction experts. We help lead the way to a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future. Through our two business 'engines' - Consult and Construct - we bring to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, life science facilities, social infrastructure, and regeneration projects that support communities across the world., Mace has been a trusted partner for over 25 years, supporting government departments in the UK and abroad with consultancy and construction services. 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., At Mace, you have the power to create a long-lasting and diverse career. From London to Hong Kong, New York to Nairobi, we partner with clients around the world to shape cities and build sustainable communities that meet the needs of the future.


After completing our graduate or apprenticeship programme, you'll have access to our internal Global Opportunities Portal, where you can discover and apply for your next adventure should this be your ambition. Whether you're looking to travel the world, or step into a new sector, the world is full of opportunities waiting for you at Mace.

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. 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 commitment to inclusivity is reflected in our Employee Resource Groups - such as Women at Mace, Pride at Mace, Ethnic Diversity at Mace, and Enabled at Mace - which transform our workplace through shared experiences, creating greater awareness, knowledge, and education. We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident employer and a champion of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme. As signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter, our dedication to creating an inclusive environment has been recognised with the Clear Assured Gold Standard for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion., As an undergraduate at Mace you get to choose what direction you take. You will deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with inspiring colleagues and influential clients.

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company, founded on exceptional people, a commitment to service excellence and a deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit.

We are living in a world that is developing fast. Property and infrastructure projects and programmes are becoming more complex. The drive for sustainable development is ever more pressing. To create cities and communities that solve these challenges, we must look at solutions from all angles, innovating together to identify the best course of action. Our people give us that perspective, with their experience, confidence, drive and commitment to always go the extra mile. Together we strive to build more efficiently, more sustainably, more intelligently and more economically to create cities and communities that don't just function, but inspire.

For over two decades we have found that having a clear vision helps us to plan for the future and ultimately to achieve our goals. Our vision to be the industry leader in helping to shape cities and build sustainable communities, coupled with our mission to continuously pursue a better way, has helped us to grow, strengthen our position in the industry, and help our clients realise their dreams.

We have delivered iconic projects in the UK such as The Shard, the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Heathrow Terminal 5, Birmingham New Street, the Tate Modern Extension and the Emirates A1Airline. And we are currently working on impressive projects such as the Battersea Power Station, Shard Place, Greenwich Peninsula and Manchester Town Hall. Internationally we are delivering projects such as the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, the One Za'abeel towers and Expo 2020 in Dubai.


• A permanent role from the moment you join


• Fully funded professional membership of an association relevant to your role


• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 further 'Mace Days' off + 3 extra days over Christmas, with the option to purchase additional annual leave


• One volunteering day a year


• Pension scheme (with up to 7% matched funding from Mace)


• Life assurance


• Private medical insurance cover


• Annual health assessment


• Season ticket loan


• Cycle to work scheme


• Green car scheme


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• 24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Discounts and savings portal for hundreds of retailers, gyms, cafés, restaurants, and cinemas


• A range of other flexible benefits