Commercial Management; Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship - Public Sector, Life Sciences

At Mace Construct, we are construction experts on the ground. We harness knowledge, experience and relationships to enhance every part of the construction journey. Understanding and delivering on the ambitions of our clients. Enacting real and lasting change for our industry.

On our four-year Apprenticeship 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.

Role: Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying) Apprentice

Start date: Early September 2026

Location: Oxford

At Mace Construct, you’ll be at the heart of bringing projects to life through hands‑on delivery. Working on live construction sites, you’ll help turn complex and innovative designs into reality – ensuring they’re built safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Our site teams typically start early and finish in the late afternoon, so adaptability and enthusiasm are key. It’s a progressive environment where you’ll see the results of your work taking shape every day.

The Public Sector, Life Sciences and Technology market delivers some of the most advanced and essential facilities – from science parks and data centres to museums, universities and civic buildings. These technically complex projects demand precision, innovation and sustainability. Our teams bring expertise and creativity to create high‑performing spaces that enable research, learning and public service. Join us and help deliver facilities that shape knowledge, protect communities and power innovation.

In Construction Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying), you will be responsible for the commercial management of work packages, supporting package managers and reporting into the project quantity surveyors. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for the commercial management of subcontract packages
• Supporting the procurement of subcontract packages and materials
• Supporting the commercial team, including administering client and subcontract changes
• Feeding into the risk and opportunity reporting
• Mitigating risks and protecting packages/project margins
• Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team

You will also work towards completing a Level 6 Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying) apprenticeship
, where you’ll achieve a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree. We’ll also support you in gaining professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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.

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

• A permanent role from the moment you join
• Taxable travel allowance to cover expenses between your home, workplace, and place of study (Mace Construct only)
• 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 Construct)
• 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

• A minimum of 96 UCAS points
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications)

Given the nature of our work, flexibility is key. Our projects and clients are based in various locations, so you should be prepared to…