2024 Summer Placement Programme – Building Surveying (Consult) – Local Government Sector – Manchester (June Start)

Mace

Jan 31

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Manchester

Requirements

This programme is for university students whose degree includes an option or requirement to complete a year in industry with a graduation year of 2026
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications)
We’re looking for ambitious people who want to make a difference in the world. Proactive people who aren’t afraid of barriers, innovate, and have a genuine passion for service excellence.

Responsibilities

In Building Surveying, you will play a key role in assisting with the delivery of professional building surveying services, developing working knowledge to inspect building fabric systems for the purposes of asset management reporting and construction project delivery. Some of your main responsibilities will include:
Assisting with building surveys for various building types for assessment, defect identification and diagnosis and project monitoring
Contributing to the preparation of reports to meet the client's scopes of services
Supporting the preparation of reports, specifications and contractual documents to assist with the management of construction projects
Liaising with internal (including multi-disciplinary) teams, and stakeholders
Providing assistance/support for technical drawings as required using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Applying working knowledge in discipline providing the team with support to solve construction and project-related problems
Adhering to good practice implementation of Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.
Providing support for project survey data analysis and assists with general discipline administration
Supporting with general administration assistance and support to team members/project

FAQs

When does the 2024 Summer Placement Programme for Building Surveying start?

The programme starts in June 2024.

Where is the placement based?

The placement is based in Manchester.

Which sector does this role focus on?

This role focuses on the Local Government sector.

What kind of work will I be involved in during this placement?

You will be involved in delivering services to both public and private sector regeneration clients, including project management for social housing providers, scheme design, and placemaking.

What are some challenges faced by the public sector as mentioned in the job description?

Challenges include tight timescales, pressed budgets, and constantly changing political priorities.

What is the role of the Consult engine in this placement?

The Consult engine acts as a global think tank focused on innovation and sustainability, collaborating closely with clients to understand their challenges and shape project directions with creative solutions.

Is this placement more focused on on-site work or delivering creative solutions?

The placement is more focused on delivering creative solutions than on-site work. If you're interested in hands-on roles, you might want to explore opportunities in the Construct engine.

What type of projects might I work on during this placement?

You might work on projects related to building homes, modernizing leisure facilities, and initiating new schemes in partnership with investors and stakeholders to create vibrant new communities.

Mace

Shaping the built environment. Leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world.

Real Estate

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1990

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Mace, we are global experts in shaping the built environment. 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. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Over 30 years, our growth has been fuelled by an adventurous spirit and the relentless pursuit of a better way. Today, we employ over 6,300 talented and passionate people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. Every day we’re moving closer towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. The built environment holds many of the keys to this future. In an industry that’s too often been part of the problems, we’re determined to create solutions. That’s why, at the heart of everything we do, there’s a purpose that drives us: to redefine the boundaries of ambition. On behalf of our people, communities and society, we see every challenge as an opportunity to dream bigger and bring ambitions to life. Together, we find a way to unleash the potential within every place, project and person – inspiring the stories that shape our lives and change our world.