Project assistant Review
at Mace
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
London
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I start my day by querying and replying to emails. Usually this includes seeing if we have been sent information from both the client and contractor and acting accordingly. I am either on site or in the office and in between meetings to progress or change the program logistics and handling.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I like the exposure and knowledge i am gaining from being in a professional environment. i learn something new every day and I am always being challenged. However, I do not feel like my salary justifies the amount of work I end up doing. Outside of my role, the emerging talent team takes good care of the apprentices.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My office 365 skills have imporved greatly, especially excel as I now have to use it a lot which has forced me to learn more. My confidence in meeting has increased as I am more used to meeting and working with new people as well. I also have improved my technical skills through uni.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My program gives me enough support to bridge the gap between a-levels and the professional work environment. My concerns are always taken into account and my happiness in the role is always put at the forefront of all the work that I am doing. There is also regular check ins t encourage clarity.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There are people all around me who are willing to help both within and outside of my team. None of my questions are overlooked and when I am assigned work it is in line with my personal and professional development. I know I can always find support in whatever environment I am working in on the day.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Even though my course is all online, the staff at the University are always willing to help and support my learning in the current modules. They always offer to go through assignments and help me improve in time for the next assessment to make sure that I boost my grade.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Even though my course is in construction management and my role is in project management, the two go hand in hand. I am able to directly apply my knowledge from university to help me with my day to day role. It also allows me to share with my colleagues what I am learning.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
We have internal networks that host sessions in regards to diversity and inclusion such as the pride network, parents at mace and the ethnic diversity inclusion network.I am involved with the EDIN and pride network. There are also social events every now and then both from Mace and external organisations.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Mace offer great apprentice and post graduate roles with room to grow past our initial starting positions. Even though it is a big company you do feel seen and feel like the work you are doing is working towards something greater than yourself. The role offers many opportunities which makes you feel needed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Always put your best foot forward, the people around you are there to help you. This is a fantastic opportunity which will set up your career for life. Everyone around you is there to help so reach out to them and they will assist you with anything you need to do.
