Graduate scheme
At Mace Construct, we are construction experts on the ground. We harness knowledge, experience and relationships to enhance every part of the construction journey. Understanding and delivering on the ambitions of our clients. Enacting real and lasting change for our industry.
On our two-year Graduate Programme, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects from the very start. Whether it’s shaping sustainable places, creating smarter infrastructure, or helping clients solve complex challenges, you’ll play a real part in projects that make a lasting difference – to people, to places, and to the planet.
The Opportunity
Role: Procurement Graduate
Start date: Early September 2026
Location: London
Business: Mace Construct
At Mace Construct, you’ll be at the heart of bringing projects to life through hands-on delivery. Working on live construction sites, you’ll help turn complex and innovative designs into reality – ensuring they’re built safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Our site teams typically start early and finish in the late afternoon, so adaptability and enthusiasm are key. It’s a fast-paced environment where you’ll see the results of your work taking shape every day.
What you’ll do
In Procurement Advisory, you will assist the team to deliver best practice procurement and supply chain solutions, supported by the key principles of responsible/ethical procurement practices, service excellence tools, and industry best practice. Some of your main responsibilities will include:
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Assisting the prequalification management via standard selection questionnaire process
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Drafting tender documents and managing the evaluation process with internal stakeholders
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Assisting in the development of procurement strategies if requested, and client advisory services on procurement and supply chain delivery
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Providing support and coordination relative to the reporting requirements of the project, including various briefing notes as necessary. Assists and ensures that the procurement rules and procedures are followed through all procurement activities
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Developing working relationships with a range of senior stakeholders
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Working with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy
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Supporting (area/team), using basic/established technical capabilities
You will also work towards gaining professional membership of a professional association, fully funded and supported by us with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
What we can offer you
Our two-year Graduate Development Programme gives you structured on-the-job training and the chance to take on meaningful work from day one. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, be supported by skilled mentors and peers, and gain exposure to different areas of our business as you grow your career.
Alongside your development, you’ll receive a wide range of benefits, including:
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A permanent role from the moment you join
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Taxable travel allowance to cover expenses between your home and workplace (Mace Construct only)
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Fully funded professional membership of an association relevant to your role
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22 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 further ‘Mace Days’ off + 3 extra days over Christmas, with the option to purchase additional leave
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Volunteering day each year
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Pension scheme (with up to 7% matched funding from Mace Construct)
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Life assurance, private medical insurance cover, and annual health assessment
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Season ticket loan, cycle to work and green car scheme
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Discounts and savings portal for hundreds of retailers, gyms, cafés, restaurants, and cinemas
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A range of other adaptable benefits to suit you
About you
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A future or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher in any subject
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5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications)
Given the nature of our work, adaptability 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 Construct 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 Construct 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 – proactive and curious individuals who are keen to learn, ask questions, and share ideas. You’ll stay agile in ever-changing conditions, collaborate with diverse teams, and deliver with integrity while living our values and demonstrating the behaviours and competencies that help us shape the industry:
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Values – safety first, client focus, create opportunity, integrity
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Behaviours – curious, collaborators, contributors, champions of inclusion
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Competencies – build effective teams, embrace change, solve problems, build trusted relationships
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We respect equality, value diversity and encourage individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. Our strength lies in broad perspectives, diverse experience and global expertise. It’s why we continue to grow and the basis of our reputation as a leading construction expert.
Our Employee Resource Groups – focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity, disability, parents, and military – bring colleagues together to connect, share experiences, and drive change. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer, a champion of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme, and signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter. Our commitment has been recognised with the Clear Assured Gold Standard for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Disability Confident scheme encourages employers to think differently about disability 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. 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 tomorrow
If you’re ready to build a 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 enough candidates have applied. To give you the highest chance, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, even if a deadline has been advertised.
More Details
Apply by
31.12.2025
Start date
September 2026
Locations
London
