2016 GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

OUR EXPERIENCE

We work with clients around the world to deliver complex programmes and projects in challenging environments. Our core services are programme and project management, construction delivery, cost consultancy and facilities management.

Whatever career you choose at Mace, you will leave a lasting legacy helping to deliver challenging projects that will drive the sustainable growth of cities across the world.

Key Facts

• We operate in over 60 countries across five strategic hubs

• In 2014 our turnover was £1.49bn

• We employ over 4,600 people and we created 519 jobs in 2014

• In 2014 and 2015 over 32% of our graduate intake were female

• In 2014 and 2015 Mace was ranked the top company for graduates to work for in construction and civil engineering (The JobCrowd awards 2014 & 2015)

How We Deliver

Mace is committed to innovation and excellence. We are proud that our constant pursuit of a better way has resonated with our clients and is embraced by our people. Small or large, complex or simple, we constantly strive to find better solutions to infrastructure and property challenges.

At Mace our clients are, and always will be, at the very heart of what we do. We pride ourselves on our agile, responsive way of doing business which focuses on our clients’ needs. It is this customised service and deep understanding of our clients which adds greater value and builds lasting relationships.

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company, offering integrated services across the full property and infrastructure life cycle. Our mission is to shape cities and build sustainable communities for the future.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London, UK

Birmingham New Street Birmingham, UK

Jumeirah Beach Residences Dubai, UAE

The Coca-Cola London Eye London, UK

Emirates Air Line London, UK

Venetian Cotai Macau, China

GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITIES

Mace offers graduate and undergraduate opportunities across the UK in various disciplines. The table below shows the roles available for each discipline.

Locations include London, Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds, Manchester and Winchester

Programme

Role Graduate Industrial Placement (IP)

Summer Placement (SP)

Construction Management

Design Management

Facilities Management

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Planning – Construction

Project Controls

Project Management – Biopharm

Project Management (consultancy)

Quantity Surveying – Commercial Management (Contracting)

Quantity Surveying – Cost Consultancy (PQS)

Sustainability

On the job trainingThe majority of your learning will come from experience working on live projects with experienced professionals.

Structured training• Technical & soft skills training

• Group projects

Chartership• Guidance and support from

mentors & counsellors

• CIOB, CIBSE, ICE, RIBA, RICS, IChemE and IMechE

Support and mentoring One-to-one support from line managers, graduate managers and mentors

Networking opportunitiesOrganised events with peers and senior Directors

Salaries

GraduatesThe graduate salary is competitive + a £2,000 joining bonus.

Industrial placements£19,500 pro rata

Summer placements£18,000 pro rata

Benefits

• 22 days holiday plus two Mace days

• December holiday shutdown

• Pension scheme with Mace contribution up to 7%

• Season ticket loan

• Private health insurance

• Gym subsidy

• Volunteering opportunities

• A range of retail and leisure discounts

• Cycle to work scheme

Our two year award-winning Graduate Development Programme will provide you with a strong foundation for a successful career at Mace. We invest heavily in graduates to develop the top talent we need to lead and deliver projects of the future. You will take on responsibility in live project environments and your learning will be supported by a comprehensive development programme.

When did your career start at Mace?

I completed a summer placement in a trainee commercial manager role (QS contracting) at one of Mace’s prestigious projects. The commercial role is more hands on and site based compared to the cost consultancy role (PQS) so I was able to develop and improve my technical construction knowledge.

What did you enjoy most about working for Mace?

The culture is so unique so I decided to return after graduation in a cost consultancy role. Whilst being a worldwide company, you have the benefits of being able to work on large scale projects and work abroad. Even with the size of Mace you feel like a valued individual with plenty of opportunity. You will never get lost in the masses and accomplishments are widely celebrated throughout the company to really encourage the sense of a team environment.

What are your main responsibilities as a graduate?

At Mace you very much hit the ground running! When I first started I was working on three projects. After a year I am now working on seven projects

with both public sector clients and schools. All are at different stages in the project lifecycle making my role varied. In any one day I can be doing anything from working on bids for new projects, conducting valuations to closing out final accounts.

What excites you about your role?

The astounding level of opportunity and encouragement I receive. Working towards my chartership, completing the graduate training and furthering my career makes for excellent learning opportunities. No two projects are alike. Each will come with their own challenges and when you start to apply your knowledge from previous experiences you can really feel your knowledge and confidence grow.

How would you describe the support you get towards achieving professional qualifications?

I am working towards my RICS qualification. There is a large level of support through a number of networks including RICS assessors. We have revision sessions twice a month as well as one-to-one meetings with MRICS & FRICS colleagues to ask questions, practise interview techniques and prepare for our final assessment.

Name Beth McLoughlin

University University of Reading

Subject Quantity Surveying BSc

Role Cost Consultancy (QS) – Graduate Development Programme

SUMMER PLACEMENTS

I have been working within the commercial team on site during my placement. Day to day my role has included understanding the process of valuations, issuing instructions and requests for change, meetings with clients and sub-contractors, assisting with payments and site visits.

The aspects I have most enjoyed working for Mace have been to understand how different roles coordinate within the contracting side. I have met lots of different people and been fortunate for them to show me their responsibilities and involvement within the project. I have been given support when needed and everyone has taken the time to answer questions.

I would highly recommend students to do a summer placement at Mace. There are many aspects of jobs you do not learn about at University and it gives you the opportunity to find out what aspects of the role you enjoy.

10 week summer placements are available for first, second and penultimate year students. You will work on challenging projects throughout your placement and your line manager will give you clear responsibilities to develop your skills and experience. Strong performance on a summer placement can lead to further employment and sponsorship opportunities.

Name Amelia Uncles

University University of Reading

Subject Quantity Surveying (BSc)

Role Commercial Management (QS) – Summer placement What was your role and responsibilities

during your industrial placement year?

I worked as a trainee construction manager on the Café Royal, a grade II listed 5* hotel on Regent Street in central London. I started off shadowing before I was given the mock up room to manage. I was later given responsibility for the fit out of the 160 bedrooms. This shows how Mace allows you to progress and take on responsibility if you are capable. Doing a placement year increased my knowledge and gave me an insight into working life within the industry. I was also offered sponsorship for my final year at university.

12 month industrial placement opportunities are available to undergraduates looking for a year in industry as part of their sandwich course. On the job learning, training and development and chartership support are all available during the placement year. If you perform well during your placement year you will be offered a place on the Graduate Development Programme subject to achieving a 2.1. Sponsorship will also be offered in the final year of your degree.

INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENTS

Name Nick Cairns

University Nottingham Trent University

Subject Quantity Surveying & Construction Commercial Management BSc

Role Construction Management - Industrial/Graduate Programme

Why did you decide to return to Mace after graduating?

Mace is one of the top construction companies in the UK and had a large order book of future projects. They have invested a large amount of money in advancing their offer for graduates both in terms of salary and the training provided. I was offered the opportunity to return to Mace without having to go through the recruitment process again due to my placement year which is effectively a year-long job interview.

Minimum Entry Criteria

• A minimum 2.1 undergraduatedegree (expected or obtained)

• 240 UCAS points from3 A Levels excluding generalstudies (or equivalent)

• Grades C in Maths and English(or equivalent qualification)

• A passion for a career in theconstruction industry

• Evidence of key skills developedfrom work experience or extra-curricular activity

Application Process

1. Complete the onlineapplication form on ourwebsite

2. Face-to-face interviewsfor successful candidates

3. Candidates who are successfulwill be invited to attend a finalstage assessment centre

How to apply

Visit macegroup.com/careersand complete the online application form. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

The application deadline for all programmes is Sunday 6 December 2014.

About Mace

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company working across the entire property and infrastructure life cycle. Our core services are programme and project management, construction delivery, cost consultancy and facilities management.

Our mission is to work with our clients around the world to shape cities and build sustainable communities.

We currently operate across more than 70 countries located within the five strategic hubs of Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

We employ over 4,600 people and our current turnover is in excess of £1.49bn.

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