2027 Graduate Programme - UAE

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 our UAE Mace office in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or at one of our client's locations. Your working location may change depending on the client project you are working on in as and when project opportunities arise. You will be asked at the application stage on whether you are comfortable with commuting to and from this location daily. Flexibility and a positive, adaptable approach to travel are essential.

Given the nature of our work, flexibility 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 offices. A positive and adaptable approach to travel is therefore essential, as it may be a regular part of your role. 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 or have access to a vehicle that is able to commute you to and from work on a daily basis.

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

• Cities & Places
• Government & Communities
• Health, Life Sciences & Technology
• Mobility, including Rail and Highways
• Resilience, including nuclear, energy and utilities.

Roles: Emerging Talent opportunities are available across our main service lines:

• Project & Programme Management
• PMO & Planning
• Commercial and Cost Management.

From time to time, we may also recruit candidates specialising in:

• Business Advisory
• Work Winning
• Digital
• Responsible Business
• Strategic Advisory
• Information Management.

During your application, you will tell us your preferred base location. We will consider your preferences wherever possible but cannot guarantee a particular project or location. Your first placement will depend on available opportunities and client and business needs. Travel to our Mace offices and client project sites across the UAE may be required, and you may work across different projects or sectors as your career develops.

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.

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

• A permanent role from the moment you join
• Standard country specific holidays + public holidays + one Mace Day off.
• One volunteering day a year
• Life assurance
• 24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company travel insurance

About you

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in digital, commercial, quantity surveying, project management, communications, sustainability, engineering or architecture)
• You will need to have no more than three year's work experience
• A good command of the English language (verbal and written).
• Data Analytical and interpretation skills
• An Arab Emirate National
• 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: Sunday 28th February 2027

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 the start of April 2027. 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.