2025 Apprenticeship Programme – Construction Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying) – Infrastructure – London Heathrow Airport
by Mace
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2025 Apprenticeship Programme – Construction Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying) – Infrastructure – London Heathrow Airport
Pairing expert knowledge with more than 25 years’ experience, our people have provided construction, management and consultancy services to many of the world's major airports. Our expertise drives innovation, efficiency and value into every project. And it’s all delivered with a consistent approach to quality and safety.
Our teams have extensive, first-hand experience in delivering airport projects, combining an exceptional commitment to safety, smart construction methods and a collaborative, client-focused approach to ensure success. It’s why several of our partners – such as British Airways and Heathrow Airport Limited – have worked with us consistently for more than a quarter of a century.
In our ‘Construct’ engine, you’ll be at the forefront of bringing projects to life. Primarily site-based, this engine focuses on the hands-on delivery of complex and innovative construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standards. If you enjoy working in a practical environment where your efforts lead to visible results, Construct is the place for you. If you prefer advising and partnering with clients to shape the strategic direction and management of our projects, consider exploring roles in our ‘Consult’ engine, which focuses on driving projects from concept through to completion.
What you’ll do
In Construction Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying), you will be responsible for the commercial management of work packages, supporting package managers and reporting into the project quantity surveyors. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Responsibility for the commercial management of subcontract packages
- Supporting the procurement of subcontract packages and materials
- Supporting the commercial team, including administering client and subcontract changes
- Feeding into the risk and opportunity reporting
- Mitigating risks and protecting packages/project margins
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
You will also work towards completing a five-year Level 6 Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying) apprenticeship, where you’ll achieve a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree. We’ll also support you in gaining professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
What we can offer you
Our four-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 join
- Taxable travel allowance to cover expenses between your home, workplace, and place of study (apprentices only)
- Fully funded professional membership of an association relevant to your role
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 further ‘Mace Days’ off + 3 extra days over Christmas, with the option to purchase additional annual leave
- One volunteering day a year
- Pension scheme (with up to 7% matched funding from Mace)
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance cover
- Annual health assessment
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts and savings portal for hundreds of retailers, gyms, cafés, restaurants, and cinemas
- A range of other flexible benefits
About you
- A minimum of 96 UCAS points
- 5 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 integrity
- Behaviours – curious, collaborators, contributors, and champions of inclusion
- Competencies – build effective teams, embrace change, solve problems, and build trusted relationships
A world of opportunity
At 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, diversity and inclusion
Our culture respects equality, values diversity 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, Ethnic Diversity 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 Disability 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 Race at Work Charter, our dedication to creating an inclusive environment 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 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 tomorrow
If 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 Mace
Mace is an international consultancy and construction company, founded and built on exceptional people, a commitment to service excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Mace is a £1.97bn company, with over 6,000 employees, operating from five global hubs and inspiring each other and our clients to innovate. Our vision is to be the industry leader in helping to shape cities and build sustainable communities. We strive to find better ways to deliver for our clients, communities and the construction industry. We constantly challenge the status quo, make the seemingly impossible possible, and will always do so.
We have delivered iconic projects in the UK such as The Shard, the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Emirates Airline. We are currently working on impressive projects such as the Battersea Power Station and HS2. Internationally we have delivered projects such as the 2019 Pan-American Games and continue to work on exciting projects such as the Expo 2020 in Dubai.
From managing the construction of iconic buildings that transform the landscape to regenerating a town that brings people together, as a Mace Apprentice you’ll get hands on experience working on amazing projects alongside industry leading professionals.
How to apply
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