Project Management Graduate Programme

4 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Industry Placements Full time
Project Management Graduate Programme

Join our team of experienced professionals in the Consultancy division of Mace, a leading international consultancy and construction company. As a Project Management Graduate, you will play a key role in delivering projects and programmes for our clients in the Local Government sector.

About the Role

As a Project Management Graduate, you will be responsible for supporting projects to deliver agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality requirements. You will work closely with the project team to assist in the delivery of project objectives, monitor and engage in relevant Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards, and assist in the preparation and modification of project plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support project teams to deliver project objectives in line with project plans
  • Monitor and engage in relevant Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards
  • Assist in the preparation and modification of project plans
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure robust quality systems are managed and monitored
  • Attend and record relevant meetings, providing contextual information and analysis
  • Partner with stakeholders to actively engage in risk management and mitigation treatments
  • Assist in tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within agreed timeframes
  • Assist in providing handover documentation prior to practical completion
  • Understand business priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and Responsible Business
  • Support project and programme management team activities relating to external/third-party client appointments
  • Conduct research, analysis, record-keeping and other supporting activities to ensure timely and accurate information
  • Identify solutions to issues that require problem-solving
What We Offer

Our two-year graduate programme offers structured on-the-job training and real responsibility from day one. You will work alongside experienced professionals, receive ongoing support from skilled mentors, and gain exposure to various areas of our business. The programme is designed to develop your skills and knowledge, providing you with the resources, guidance, and opportunities needed to grow and excel in your role.

  • 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
About You
  • 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.

A World of Opportunity

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.

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.

We support this initiative by offering adjustments and support during recruitment, such as extra time for tasks or video interviews, or providing information in alternative formats.

About Mace

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

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.

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