2022 Summer Placement – Project Management – Transport

We provide a full spectrum of project management services, whether it is advising a client on a new and evolving idea, preparing a business case or developing an organisational framework capable of delivering huge business transformation.

Client focus is at the heart of what we do. Our first step is to identify and fully understand what our clients are trying to achieve – we get under the skin of their vision, goals and values so we can realise them in the project or programme. As an agile, focused and flexible partner we adopt a value-driven strategy to define and articulate project objectives, before identifying the most effective means to deliver.

Regardless of the scale or complexity of a project, we employ and refine our systems and processes to provide control, governance and transparency from inception to completion. In every decision we make, we challenge and work diligently to find the most efficient and cost-effective outcome. 

During your placement in Project Management in the Transport sector, you will work on complex Transport programmes working closely with clients and consultants through key stages of the construction lifecycle. You will gain exposure to both consultancy and construction delivery. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Working with clients to establish their needs
• Being involved in the preparation of tender documents
• Contributing to the project execution plan, including the logistics planning and scheduling
• Working closely with the design team from concept to delivery of contractor documentation
• Providing support ensuring that technical standards are being applied through critical examination of contractors design submissions throughout the project lifecycle
• Working closely with the project team and cost managers to ensure all strategies implemented work effectively and efficiently
• Monitoring project progress in line with KPIs, cost and programme and preparing progress reports to update relevant parties
• Monitoring and reporting on budgets and cash flow
• Monitoring any potential risks to the project and looking for mitigations where possible
• Monitoring and reviewing of health and safety practices
• Contribute to successful railway system integration through involvement of relevant disciplines and parties
• Monitoring the quality of works completed on site and helping to deal with any issues that need resolving  
• Placements who join our programme gain exposure to the variety of services offered to our clients and take on responsibility in real, live project environments. You will work alongside industry leading professionals at Mace and many prestigious and high-profile clients.

Minimum requirements

• First, second or penultimate year undergraduate
• Grade 4/C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications)
• Evidence of significant extra-curricular activities that demonstrate drive and excellent interpersonal skills 
• A passion for a career in the construction industry

Benefits

• 22 days' of holiday, plus two ‘Mace Days’ to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
• Season ticket loan

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