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Project Management Review

at Mace

Placement (10 Months+)

Project Management

Manchester

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
3.8/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Performs standard to intermediate-level tasks and assignments efficiently with limited supervision, actively contributing to the team’s performance with some guidance and direction from team members.
Engages with stakeholders to address queries, providing assistance & support, and gaining insights into effective communication and relationship management.
Proactively seeks to expand knowledge and skills relevant to the team's functions and broader business, seeking insights from experienced team members.
Actively contributes to teams/projects by collaborating with team members and stakeholders to plan and execute projects, developing a good understanding of the designated business area.
Learns and adheres to policies, processes, and procedures relevant to the industry, organisation, and their area to ensure accurate and compliant task & process execution.
Identifies key issues & opportunities for process improvement initiatives within the team, providing insights and suggestions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Contributes to the maintenance of records, documents and reports, ensuring their accuracy and completeness, demonstrating growth in effective information management.
Actively participates in training sessions, classes, and workshops, proactively seeking additional opportunities or challenging assignments to further expand skills and knowledge.
Proactively seeks and incorporates feedback from a wide range of sources, demonstrating a positive approach and a strong commitment to personal, technical, and professional development, contributing to the success of the team and organisation.
Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Throughout the placement, I was able to take on roles of responsibility, not only being entrusted by higher-ups but also advocating for my ideas. I was able to lean on them and take ownership of them.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Key skills learned: communication, presentation, stakeholder management, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Both hard and soft skills for project management. This means learning how to efficiently manage projects, lead constructive and meaningful meetings, and turn those into meaningful actions.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Support and guidance were given at the project-specific level. However, the overall placement scheme was a little less organized. The team members were always encouraging, as well as the line managers, who engaged in growth opportunities for you.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture is generally very welcoming and open, where people are willing to have discussions and engage in conversation with you, supporting your ideas and growth opportunities
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have very much enjoyed my placement and the opportunities it has provided, as well as the discussion and encouragement to think beyond my current position into future career opportunities
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Mace
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Mace
Understand and research the company and the ethos of its people before joining
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