2025 Graduate Programme – Project Management – Resilience (Energy & Utilities) – Consult – Birm[...]

2025 Graduate Programme – Project Management – Resilience (Energy & Utilities) – Consult – BirminghamAt 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.The opportunityStart date: Early September 2025Location: BirminghamSector: Resilience (Energy & Utilities)Engine: ConsultMace provides a range of services to energy clients, including project and programme management, commercial management, project controls, construction management and advisory services. We help our utilities clients at both a strategic and tactical level: delivering discrete projects and offering broader organisational and structural reviews. Working with an intelligent partner like Mace can help utility businesses drive value for money through every aspect of their operations.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.What you’ll doIn 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 key responsibilities will include:Working with the project team to assist in the delivery of the project objectives in line with the Project PlanMonitoring and actively engaging in relevant Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards aspects of the project at all stagesAssisting 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 ExcellenceAttending and recording relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walksPartnering with relevant stakeholders and being actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatmentsAssisting in tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframesAssisting in providing handover documentation prior to practical completionUnderstanding the business’ priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and Responsible BusinessSupporting the project and programme management team activities relating to external/third-party client appointmentsConducting research, analysis, record-keeping and other supporting activities to ensure timely and accurate information to contribute to delivery of project management operationIdentifying solutions to issues that are generally defined (but not always immediately evident) and require problem-solvingYou will also work towards gaining professional membership of a professional association, fully funded and supported by us. Depending on your existing qualifications and your career goals, options include the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Association of Project Management (APM), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).What we can offer youOur two-year programme offers structured on-the-job training and real responsibility from day one. You’ll 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.As well as benefiting from our formal development programme, we offer:A permanent role from the moment you joinFully funded professional membership of an association relevant to your role22 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 further ‘Mace Days’ off + 3 extra days over Christmas, with the option to purchase additional annual leaveOne volunteering day a yearPension scheme (with up to 7% matched funding from Mace)Life assurancePrivate medical insurance coverAnnual health assessmentSeason ticket loanCycle to work schemeGreen car schemeEnhanced maternity and paternity pay24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Discounts and savings portal for hundreds of retailers, gyms, cafés, restaurants, and cinemasA range of other flexible benefitsAbout youA future or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or similar5 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 integrityBehaviours – curious, collaborators, contributors, and champions of inclusionCompetencies – build effective teams, embrace change, solve problems, and build trusted relationshipsA world of opportunityAt 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, and inclusionOur culture respects equality, values 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, 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 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 at Work Charter, our dedication to creating an inclusive environment has been recognised with the Clear Assured Gold Standard for Equality, , and .The Confident scheme encourages employers to think differently about and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. 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. To request adjustments, please contact us at emerging.talent@macegroup.com. Our team monitors this inbox daily, Monday to Friday, and is here to support you. If you need help sending this email, you can click here to launch a pre-populated email for you to complete and send. If you would prefer to speak with a member of our team, please email and ask for a call back, providing your phone number.Help us shape the world of tomorrowIf you’re ready to build a rewarding career while making a real difference for our clients, communities, and society, we want to hear from you. Join us in turning ambitious ideas into reality and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible – apply today via the link on this page.We review applications on a rolling basis and may close a role once we’ve received enough candidates. To give you the strongest chance of success, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.About MaceAs 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.How to applyTo apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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