Architecture Graduate 2026 - Central Government - London

Architecture Graduate 2026 - Central Government - London

At Mace Consult, we combine leading-edge practical expertise with programme and project delivery consultancy skills to unlock the potential in every project, every place, and every person. From iconic skyscrapers to sustainable communities, we turn ambitious ideas into reality.

On our two-year Graduate 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

At Mace Consult, you’ll help shape the projects and programmes that change skylines and communities. Working closely with clients and partners, you’ll bring ideas to life through smart thinking, collaboration and innovation. No two days are the same – it’s a dynamic environment where adaptability, curiosity and integrity drive everything we do.

The Central Government sector demands joined-up thinking to deliver efficient, sustainable and future-ready estates, infrastructure and services. From rationalising estates and restoring cultural assets to building schools, hospitals and prisons, government departments face ambitious timescales, tight budgets and complex political priorities. We combine consultancy expertise with construction delivery to help governments in the UK and worldwide turn policy into reality – creating places that improve communities, support resilience and meet sustainability goals. Join us in Central Government and you’ll help deliver projects that improve public services, strengthen communities and shape a better future for everyone.

Note: While you’ll start in a specific team, client-facing roles naturally evolve over time, offering the chance to work with different clients, teams and sectors across Mace Consult as projects and priorities change.

What you’ll do

In Architecture, you will play a key role in designing delegated elements of Architectural projects to concept stage, meeting business, statutory legal and contractual requirements. Security clearances may be required for some projects. You will gain an understanding of the overall development process of design and construction, exploring the differing disciplines for delivery. Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the architectural team to develop and understand the protocols, processes, and technical aspects of the overall role
• Ensuring training is kept up to date, gaining a clear understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements
• Engaging with business improvement directives where applicable Developing working relationships with a range of internal stakeholders
• Providing informal guidance to more junior roles
• Working with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy etc
• 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 gaining professional membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) or the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), fully funded and supported by us.

What we can offer you

Our two-year Graduate 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
• 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 Consult)
• 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 future or recent graduate with a Part 2 RIBA-accredited bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Architectural Design, or a CIAT-accredited bachelor's degree in Architectural Technology.
• 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 Consult 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 Consult offers travel expense reimbursements for business travel, including mileage, public transport fares, and, where necessary, accommodation.

Due to this project’s remote location, having a driving licence and your own vehicle would be beneficial for this role.

We’re looking for ambitious people who want to make a difference. Proactive individuals who think creatively, embrace change, and deliver with integrity. You should share our values and demonstrate 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

A world of opportunity

At Mace Consult, you have the power to build a career that could take you across sectors and across the globe. From London to Nairobi, Hong Kong to New York, we partner with clients around the world to shape cities and build sustainable communities that meet the needs of the future.

On completion of your graduate programme, you’ll have access to our Global Opportunities Portal – helping you explore your next step, whether that’s a new sector, a new role or a new country.

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 programme and project delivery consultant.

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.consult@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.

How to apply

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