Register Your Interest - Industrial Placement Programme 2026

Industrial Placement Programme

Redefine the boundaries of ambition

This is our purpose. This is our promise. This is our legacy.

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.

Mace Industrial Placement Programme

Make your year in work count with our 12-month Industrial Placement Programme – a fantastic opportunity for sandwich course students to gain invaluable real-world experience and develop the professional skills needed to launch your career.

When you complete your industrial placement with us, you can look forward to:

• Structured training and development – throughout the programme, you’ll take part in a diverse range of interactive training and development sessions, designed to enhance both your professional and technical skills.
• One-to-one support – you’ll have access to a wide network of support and guidance from experienced industry professionals, as well as your dedicated line manager, mentor, and buddy. This one-to-one support will help you settle into the business and thrive in your career.
• Unrivalled exposure – you’ll work on exciting and innovative projects, gaining invaluable experience in challenging and rewarding environments that will develop your skills.
• Networking opportunities – you’ll take part in a range of networking opportunities with colleagues, senior management, and industry professionals. This includes attending internal and industry events, training courses, and other development opportunities to expand your network and knowledge.
• Giving back to society – contributing to our commitment to social value, you’ll have access to a range of volunteering and fundraising initiatives to make a positive impact, grow your network, and develop your skills beyond your day-to-day role.
• A chance to fast-track to our Graduate Programme – do well during on placement, and you could be fast-tracked onto our Graduate Development Programme.

What else we can offer you

• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional ‘Mace Days’ off + 3 days paid Christmas shutdown
• One volunteering day
• Company pension (with up to 7% employer contribution)
• Life assurance and income protection insurance
• Private medical insurance cover, annual health screening, and eyesight tests
• Season ticket loans, green car scheme, and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Discounts and savings portal for hundreds of retailers, gyms, cafes, restaurants, and cinemas
• A number of other flexible benefits

Application process

1. Apply online via our website – applications will open in September, and we advise applying earlier to be in with the best chance
2. Pre-recorded video interview
3. Virtual assessment centre – you’ll take part in a case study presentation, a group exercise, an individual interview, and meet some of our current trainees

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for ambitious people who want to make a difference in the world, who have big aspirations and aren’t afraid to go the extra mile to achieve them. Proactive go-getters who are always on the lookout for new opportunities and aren’t afraid to push boundaries and embrace innovation.

We value curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, seeking individuals who aren't afraid to ask questions and explore new ideas. Those who have a genuine passion for delivering excellent service, always putting the needs of our clients first and striving to exceed their expectations.

At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to our values, behaviours, and competencies, which you can learn more about on our website.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs, creating an environment where ideas flourish. 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.

We take pride in being an accredited Disability Confident employer, and are a champion of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme. We're also proud to rank 37th in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and are a signatory to Business in the Community's Race At Work Charter and the Care Leaver Covenant.

If at any point you need further guidance or support to perform to your full potential, our Emerging Talent Recruitment Team is always here to help. Simply reach out to us at emerging.talent@macegroup.com and let us know what you’re comfortable sharing in your own time (we monitor this inbox daily Monday-Friday) – any information you provide will be kept confidential and only used to put the right support in place.

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.