Project Management (Consultancy) - Utilities - Graduate scheme
The Service
We provide a full spectrum of project management services, whether it is advising a client on a new and evolving idea, preparing a business case or developing an organisational framework capable of delivering huge business transformation.
Client focus is at the heart of what we do. Our first step is to identify and fully understand what our clients are trying to achieve - we get under the skin of their vision, goals and values so we can realise them in the project or programme.
As an agile, focused and flexible partner we adopt a value-driven strategy to define and articulate project objectives, before identifying the most effective means to deliver.
Regardless of the scale or complexity of a project, we employ and refine our systems and processes to provide control, governance and transparency from inception to completion. In every decision we make, we challenge and work diligently to find the most efficient and cost-effective outcome.
The Role
As a graduate in Project Management, you will work closely with clients and consultants delivering projects through all stages of the construction lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Your work base will be flexible and could be in one of Mace offices, at a client's office or facility, or in a designer's studio. You will gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery from concept design, through to construction, commissioning, validation handover and into operation.
Minimum Requirements
In addition to the above, you are required to have a number of skills including:
We provide a full spectrum of project management services, whether it is advising a client on a new and evolving idea, preparing a business case or developing an organisational framework capable of delivering huge business transformation.
Client focus is at the heart of what we do. Our first step is to identify and fully understand what our clients are trying to achieve - we get under the skin of their vision, goals and values so we can realise them in the project or programme.
As an agile, focused and flexible partner we adopt a value-driven strategy to define and articulate project objectives, before identifying the most effective means to deliver.
Regardless of the scale or complexity of a project, we employ and refine our systems and processes to provide control, governance and transparency from inception to completion. In every decision we make, we challenge and work diligently to find the most efficient and cost-effective outcome.
The Role
As a graduate in Project Management, you will work closely with clients and consultants delivering projects through all stages of the construction lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Working with clients to establish their needs
- Preparing tender documents
- Contributing to the project execution plan, including the logistics planning and scheduling
- Working closely with the design team from concept to delivery of contractor documentation
- Working closely with the project team and cost managers to ensure all strategies implemented work effectively and efficiently
- Monitoring project progress and preparing progress reports to update relevant parties
- Monitoring and reporting on budgets and cash flow
- Monitoring any potential risks to the project and looking for mitigations where possible
- Monitoring and reviewing of health and safety practices
- Providing general support and assistance to the Project Manager.
Your work base will be flexible and could be in one of Mace offices, at a client's office or facility, or in a designer's studio. You will gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery from concept design, through to construction, commissioning, validation handover and into operation.
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree (expected or obtained). This role is most suited to those who have studied a civil engineering degrees, however we will consider high quality applications from graduates who have studied other subjects
- 240 UCAS points and Grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications).
- Evidence of significant extra-curricular activities that demonstrate drive and excellent interpersonal skills
- A passion for a career in the construction industry.
In addition to the above, you are required to have a number of skills including:
- An understanding of the project life cycle and the roles and responsibilities of project teams
- The ability to adapt and add value to different teams
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A drive to deliver results
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload.