Quantity Surveyor Graduate Trainee Programme

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

•    Safety first – Going home safe and well
•    Client focus – Deliver on our promise
•    Integrity – Always do the right thing
•    Create opportunity – For our people to excel

As part of our graduate development programme, 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, you will be involved from day one in major delivery projects as an important team member.

What you’ll do:

You will play a key role in supporting your allocated project through a rotation of disciplines from contract signature and award to completion of projects. You will rotate through each of the disciplines within your assigned project providing you with a broad understanding of the business and opportunity to work across teams. This will put you in a strong position of skills, knowledge and adaptability as a consultant.

You’ll be responsible for:

• The commercial management of subcontract packages.
• Supporting the procurement of subcontract packages and materials.
• Supporting the commercial team including administering client and subcontract changes.
• Feeding into the risk and opportunity reporting.
• Mitigating risks and protect package/project margin.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• 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’ll need to have:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in either quantity surveying, project management, construction management or other related degree from a recognized university with a GPA Score of 3.3 or above/ second-class upper division.
• Prince2 Foundation/Prince2 Practitioner or qualifications related to construction or project management or membership of, or working towards RICS, APM, CIOB or equivalent professional body.
• You will need to have no more than one year’s work experience.
• Mastery with respect to the English language (verbal and written).
• Strong data and interpretation skills.
• The right to work to work in Kenya.
• Behavioural facets (curiosity, growth mindset and confidence, resilience and commitment, reliability and drive.)
• We are also particularly hear from individuals who have a digital and sustainability background.
• 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.

What we can offer you:

Our two-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 rotating across disciplines to gain a broad understanding of the consult 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. The programme rotation will be underpinned with structured technical, professional and leadership training and an opportunity to start gaining a professional qualification. Your training will take you through the following disciplines:

• Procurement
• Contract administration and commercial awareness
• Construction phase and contract administration
• Contract dispute resolution
• Project administration
• Risk, quality, health and safety and the environment
• Information and data management
• Business advisory
• Project controls, governance and reporting
• Construction technology

A world of opportunity

At Mace, you have the power to create a long-lasting and diverse career. From London to Hong Kong, New York to Nairobi, we partner with clients around the world to shape cities and build sustainable communities that meet the needs of the future.

After completing our graduate programme, you’ll have access to our internal Global Opportunities Portal, where you can discover and apply for your next adventure should this be your ambition. Whether you’re looking to travel the world, or step into a new sector, the world is full of opportunities waiting for you at Mace.