2026 Design Management Apprenticeship - Public Sector and Life Sciences - London
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 four-year Apprenticeship 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.
On our four-year Apprenticeship 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: Design Management Apprentice
Start date: Early September 2026
Location: London
Business: Mace Construct
Market: Public Sector & Life Sciences
Apprenticeship: Level 4 Construction Design and Build Technician Apprenticeship
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 energy are key. It’s a fast-paced environment where you’ll see the results of your work taking shape every day.
The Public, Science and Technology market delivers some of the most advanced and essential facilities – from science parks and data centres to museums, universities and civic buildings. These technically complex projects demand precision, innovation and sustainability. Our teams bring expertise and creativity to create high-performing spaces that enable research, learning and public service. Join us and help deliver facilities that shape knowledge, protect communities and power innovation.
What you’ll do
In Design Management, you will support the process of managing the design strategy and implementation throughout the project lifecycle. Some of your main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting with the delivery of delegated elements of annual business plan and outcomes to deadlines and budget
- Assisting the Design Manager to present design review data/key performance indicators (KPIs) to project and sub-function leadership
- Working with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy of work winning activities
- Assisting to ensure management system and whole project roles and responsibilities are followed
- Assisting and contributing to activities reported in management reviews, collating, analysing, and presenting data and key metrics
- Providing general administration to support the effective operation of design management within a project team
- Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition
You will also work towards completing a Level 4 Construction Design and Build Technician apprenticeship, where you’ll achieve a HNC in Construction. We’ll also support you in gaining professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Following completion of your Level 4 apprenticeship, you can then progress onto a Level 6 BSc Construction Management qualification.
What we can offer you
Our four-year apprenticeship 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:
- A permanent role from the moment you join
- Taxable travel allowance to cover expenses between your home, workplace, and place of study (Mace Construct 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 leave
- Volunteering day each year
- Pension scheme (with up to 7% matched funding from Mace Construct)
- Life assurance, private medical insurance cover, and annual health assessment
- Season ticket loan, cycle to work and 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 to suit you
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 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:
- Values – safety first, client focus, create opportunity, integrity
- Behaviours – curious, collaborators, contributors, champions of inclusion
- 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 at emergingtalent.construct@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 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 strongest chance, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, even if a deadline has been advertised.
2026 Design Management Apprenticeship - Public Sector and Life Sciences - London
Company: Mace Construct
Posted: 10/10/2025
Closing Date: Ongoing