2026 Project Management Graduate - Defence and National Security - Plymouth
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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.
What you’ll do
In Project Management (Consultancy), you will support projects to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality requirements, coordinating with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives set out in the project plans.
Responsibilities
* Collaborating with the project team to support the delivery of project objectives in alignment with the Project Plan
* Partnering with relevant stakeholders and contributing to risk management and mitigation strategies
* Assisting in tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within agreed timeframes
* Gathering information and conducting research as required
* Updating and managing existing project plans, processes, and procedures to support successful project delivery under guidance
* Working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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.
* 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 adaptable benefits to suit you
About You
Given the nature of our work, adaptability 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 future or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher in any subject
* 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications)
* Proactive individuals who think creatively, embrace change, and deliver with integrity
* 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
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and provide an inclusive environment for all employees.
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