Programme Length
4 Years
Apprenticeship Level
Level 6
Year Group
Year 12 / Year 13
Description
About MACE
At Mace, we are global consultants in programme and project delivery, and construction experts. We help lead the way to a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future. Through our two business ‘engines’ – Consult and Construct – we bring to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, life science facilities, social infrastructure, and regeneration projects that support communities across the world.
The opportunity
Start date: Early September 2025
Location: London
Sector: Interiors
Engine: Consult
Apprenticeship: Level 6 Environmental Practitioner
The ambitions we chase today will build the world we live in tomorrow. Sustainable. Inclusive. Connected. This is the world we all want. Making it happen? That’s going to take leadership, creativity – and the full force of our collective ambitions. We’re living in a world that’s developing fast. The societal need for property and infrastructure is ever-growing and the urgent need for sustainable development is ever more pressing. Fighting climate change. Protecting biodiversity. Responding to growing populations.
We support our clients to deliver property and infrastructure projects with positive change – to understand and challenge sustainability and social value ambitions, embed innovative solutions and deliver industry-leading transformation that tackles social inequalities and reduces climate impacts. It’s time to transform the built environment. Sustainable. Inclusive. Resilient. Connected. This is the world we all want. Together we can make it happen.
In our Consult engine, you’ll be part of a global think tank where innovation and sustainability take the lead. We collaborate closely with clients to understand their individual challenges, lending new ideas and fresh thinking to make strategic decisions and shape project directions. We will follow our clients where they work, often sharing their locations. Whilst we visit projects and sites, Consult is more about delivery of creative solutions than hardhats. If on-site action speaks to you more, our Construct engine might be your scene – check out the hands-on roles we have there, where you’ll be turning plans into reality on the ground.
What you’ll do
In Sustainability, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of internal and/or client-facing consultancy services including the advisory and co-ordination of various climate change, sustainability and/or social value related activities on projects and/or programmes. Some of your main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting research and development of client climate change, sustainability and/or social value strategies on individual projects
- Developing knowledge in becoming a technical expert and promote innovation in a particular area of sustainability, such as waste, energy/carbon, water, responsible sourcing of materials, sustainable buildings, etc
- Development in becoming a proactive generalist, able to cover all major issues of sustainability with all relevant stakeholders
- Supporting the drive for Mace to be a leader in climate change and sustainability
- Demonstration of developing knowledge of sustainable building design, including embodied and operational carbon and energy reduction, in new build and refurbishment projects, including programme, cost and operational impacts of Net Zero Carbon strategies
- Supporting design teams to understand and respond to environmental constraints and opportunities to maximise positive environmental benefits
- Supporting developing Knowledge/interest in one or more sustainability topics (waste, water, energy, carbon, responsible sourcing, building design, biodiversity, etc)
- Ability to translate technical topics to varied audiences and articulate the value of sustainability
- Being supportive of sustainability and demonstrating this by way of example, supporting and encouraging behavioural change throughout the business
- Developing innovation and best practice, including clearly communicating these to the wider business and our clients
- Supporting the translation of best environmental management systems practices from one area to another, including analysing reporting needs in order to simplify the process.
- Establishing and maintains positive working relationships with client and stakeholders including design team members, contractors, sub-contractors, and regulators
You will also work towards completing a Level 6 Environmental Practitioner apprenticeship, where you’ll achieve a BSc (Hons) Environmental Science degree. We will also support you in gaining professional membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
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