2024 Apprenticeship Programme – Estimating – London Heathrow Airport (September start)
At Mace, we’re global experts in shaping the built environment – helping to lead the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. From development and consultancy, to construction and operations, we connect expertise across the entire property lifecycle to help our clients, people, communities and society achieve more than they believe is possible.
The opportunity
This role starts in early September 2024, and is based on a construction site/project in London Heathrow Airport in the Aviation sector within our Construct engine.
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 right where the action unfolds. We turn blueprints into tangible reality, coordinating on-site operations and logistics that make projects come alive. From building more safely and sustainably to adopting radical new methods of offsite delivery, our construct engine is leading the way in our sector. Based mainly on-site, we thrive on creating opportunity and building with purpose to deliver for our clients. If advising and partnering with clients is more your thing, our Consult engine might be your calling – check out the roles we have there, where you’ll shape projects from behind the scenes.
What you’ll do
In Estimating, you will assist the estimating team in the creation of estimates by ensuring the estimate is completed in line with Mace procedures. You will learn about the use of estimating tools, and develop an appreciation of different contract and procurement types as well as knowledge of construction methods. Some of your main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the identification and management of risk.
- Liaising with other members of the bid or design team as appropriate to ensure that all aspects of the scope are considered.
- Supporting the requirement for maintaining detailed benchmarking data for use both internally in support of adjudications or externally to clients.
- Presenting the analysis of material and sub contract to the estimating lead in the production of an accurate estimate.
- Assisting in administrative tasks for Estimators and Pre-Construction team members.
- Supporting the team preparing estimates.
- Using digital measurement tools for quantity take-off in a manner and level of detail consistent with the project goals.
- Inputting estimate data into appropriate software.
- Assisting with feasibility studies, writing and undertaking estimate reports.
- Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
You will also work towards completing a Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician apprenticeship. We will also support you in gaining membership with a relevant professional body.
What we can offer you
We see every challenge as an opportunity to dream bigger and bring ambitions to life. When you start your journey with us, 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, we offer:
- A permanent role from the moment you join
- Competitive salary + fully funded professional membership and qualification
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 2 additional ‘Mace Days’ off + 3 days paid Christmas shutdown
- One volunteering day a year
- Company pension (with up to 7% employer contribution)
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance cover
- Annual health screening
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Discounts and savings for retailers, gyms, cafes, restaurants, cinemas, etc.
- A number of other flexible benefits
About you
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications)
- 96 UCAS points
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 or apprenticeship 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.
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. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.
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 employee resource groups, such as Women at Mace, Pride at Mace, Parents at Mace, Ethnic Diversity at Mace, Enabled at Mace, and Military at Mace are transforming the way we work through shared experiences - creating awareness, knowledge, and education.
We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident employer, as well as a champion of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme. We're also ranked 37th in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and the Business in the Community's Race At Work Charter.
If you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require further guidance about our recruitment process, please contact emerging.talent@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team (please be assured we monitor this inbox Monday to Friday).
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.
2024 Apprenticeship Programme – Estimating – London Heathrow Airport (September start)