2027 Graduate Programme - Kenya

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

Our two-year Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work from day one. You could help shape sustainable places, create smarter infrastructure or solve complex client challenges - making a lasting difference to people, places and the planet.

The opportunity

Start date: Early September 2027

Location: You will be employed from a Mace office, which will be your base location. Most Emerging Talent roles are based in Nairobi. However, consultancy work is shaped by client and project needs, so you may work from other client offices or project sites. Your working location may change during the programme and later in your career, and you may need to relocate when project opportunities arise.

You must therefore be comfortable travelling regularly and, depending on your project, working away from your base location for periods of time. Flexibility and a positive, adaptable approach to travel are essential.

Mace Consult reimburses eligible business travel expenses in line with our expenses policy, including mileage, public transport and accommodation where required.

For roles based at client or project sites that are difficult to reach by public transport, you must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Sectors: Our teams support clients across a wide range of markets. Depending on client and business needs, you could work in:

• Government & Communities;
• Defence & National Security;
• Health, Life Sciences & Technology;
• Mobility, including Rail and Highways;
• Resilience, including nuclear, energy and utilities.

Roles: The graduate opportunity available is for either a Construction/Project Assistant Trainee or a Quantity Surveyor Trainee.

What you’ll do

You will gain hands-on experience on live projects and work with multidisciplinary teams across the built environment. Depending on your role, you may support project delivery, planning, design coordination, cost and commercial management, sustainability, risk, data analysis or client engagement. You will also take part in structured learning, professional development and mentoring, while building your network through community initiatives, industry events and collaboration across teams and locations.

What we can offer you

Our two-year graduate development programme combines structured on-the-job learning with meaningful work from day one. You will complete or work towards a relevant qualification and will learn from experienced professionals, receive support from mentors and peers, and gain exposure to different areas of the business as your career develops.

Your training will take you through the following disciplines:

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

Alongside your development, you’ll receive a wide range of benefits, including:

• A permanent role from the moment you join
• 21 days annual leave + public holidays + one ‘Mace Day' off.
• One volunteering day a year
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance cover
• 24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company travel insurance

About you

• 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
• Desired Professional Qualifications: Prince2 Foundation/Price2 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).
• Data Analytical and interpretation skills
• The right to work in Kenya
• Ability to adapt and respond to change
• Behavioural facets
  • Curiosity, growth mindset & confidence
  • Resilience & commitment
  • Reliability & drive

What we’re looking for

We are looking for ambitious, proactive people who want to make a difference. You should think creatively, respond positively to change, act with integrity and demonstrate the values, 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 can build a career across sectors and locations worldwide. From London and Nairobi to Hong Kong and New York, we work with clients to shape cities and create sustainable communities for the future.

After completing the graduate programme, you can use our Global Opportunities Portal to explore roles across sectors and countries. Opportunities depend on your performance, competence and experience, as well as client and business needs and relevant visa requirements.

Help us shape the world of tomorrow

If you are ready to build your career and make a real difference for clients, communities and society, we want to hear from you. Help us turn ambitious ideas into reality - apply today using the link on this page.

Anticipated closing date: TBC

We review applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Next steps: Our Emerging Talent team will carefully review all applications, and we aim to communicate outcomes to both successful and unsuccessful candidates by TBC. We appreciate your patience during this process and kindly ask that you wait until after this date before contacting us for an update on your application. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we're unable to provide individual feedback at this stage of the recruitment process.