2026 Construction Planning Apprenticeship - Public Sector, Life Sciences and Technology - London
Mace Construct
London (EC2M 6XB)
Closes in 25 days (Friday 13 February 2026)
Posted on 19 January 2026
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Summary
In Planning, you will play a key role in supporting the planning function on allocated projects and contribute where required. You will support the effective project management and delivery of our projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and profitably.
- Wage
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£22,200 a year
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- A permanent role from the moment you join
- Travel allowance to cover expenses between your home, workplace, and place of study
- Training course
- Construction site supervisor (level 4)
- Hours
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Our site teams typically start early and finish in the late afternoon, so adaptability and energy are key. It’s a fast-paced environment where you’ll see the results of your work taking shape every day.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Contributing to plans with full awareness of logistics/site project constraints
- Connecting constructively with the Project Team
- Contributing to the production of the weekly progress report to the project team
- Understanding functional obligations under form of contract
- Reviewing and capturing productivity to measure progress
- Communicating effectively with the client and stakeholders
- Supporting sustainable design and procurement process within integrated programmes
- Supporting health and safety through programme integration
- Establishing and overseeing project work plan and deadlines
- Undertaking tasks required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment
Where you'll work
155 Moorgate
London
EC2M 6XB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
- Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
- Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
- Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
- Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
- Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
- Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.
Training schedule
Our four-year apprenticeship 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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
At Mace Construct, we are construction experts, bringing deep technical knowledge, on-the-ground experience and strong industry relationships to deliver complex and challenging projects. From major transport hubs and data centres to research facilities and large-scale commercial and residential developments, we turn ambitious plans into built reality.
Our success is driven by our people. Through their expertise, collaboration and commitment to finding better ways of working, they deliver with confidence and accountability. Our culture is built around safety, quality and integrity, creating an environment where people are empowered to take ownership and deliver excellence.
Together, we work in partnership with our clients and supply chain to build places that do more than just function. We deliver projects that leave lasting legacies and create positive impact for the communities they serve.
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Company benefits
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance, private medical insurance cover, and annual health assessment
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
We will also support you in gaining professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009370.
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Closes in 25 days (Friday 13 February 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.