Management Trainee

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The opportunity:

2024 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Graduate Program – (September start)

As part of our graduate development programme, 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 well as benefiting from our formal development programme, you will be involved from day one in major delivery projects as an important team member.

We are looking for individuals who after the graduate programme can specialise into any number of our specialisms.

• Project and Programme Management

• Cost and Commercial Management

• Health, Safety and Wellbeing

During the 2-year programme you will through being part of the team learn ‘on the job’.

• In Project and Programme Management, 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.

• In Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying), you will play a key role in supporting cost management services from contract signature and award to completion of projects. You will be supporting with advising on the issue of certificates and preparation of cost control and reporting services.

• In Health, Safety and Wellbeing you will be supporting the implementation of health safety and wellbeing (HSW) policies, procedures, guidance notes and standards. Supporting audits on behalf of the business for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and other applicable standards

You 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).

You’ll need to have:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher and need to have graduated in the last 12mths.

• You will need to have a GPA score of 3.3 or above.

• Mastery of English language both written and orally.

• Strong data and analysis skills.

• Clear communication and influencing skills.

• We are also particularly hear from individuals who have a digital and sustainability background.

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 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.

Help us shape the world of tomorrow

If you’d like to develop a rewarding career and be part of helping our clients, people, communities and society achieve more than they believe is possible, apply today via the link below. We recruit on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the stronger chance you’ll have.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.