Engineering Manager Review
at Mace
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
SW1A
Review Submitted: May 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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 am working in a construction management role at a preoject in Mayfair, London. My day to day roles and responsibilities include ensuring the day to day safe operating of the site. Currently we are in the bulk-dig phase of the project so I have carried out QA checks on our contractors works. Reviewed the upcoming works and worked to form a delivery strategies.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the apprenticeship programme I am on as it gives me the ability to combine my university based knowledge with real-world experience, something which is invaluable to employers and sets me above my competitors.
I find construction both challenging (as there are always new problems to solve) and also very rewarding when you can stand back and look at what you have achieved.
I find construction both challenging (as there are always new problems to solve) and also very rewarding when you can stand back and look at what you have achieved.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
The skills I have developed so far on my apprenticeship have been:
- Confidence and public speaking sills when delivering talks, presentations and meeting to contractors and clients
- Time management skills to ensure I am prompt with hitting the necessary deadlines
- Technical knowledge of building industry as a whole as when I joined construction I had little/no knowledge of the sector.
- Confidence and public speaking sills when delivering talks, presentations and meeting to contractors and clients
- Time management skills to ensure I am prompt with hitting the necessary deadlines
- Technical knowledge of building industry as a whole as when I joined construction I had little/no knowledge of the sector.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is well structured. I attend university once a week and work for the other 4/5.
The 'emerging talent' team within Mace provide you with training sessions throughout the year that supplement your learning on key aspects within construction.
In the early years of my apprenticeship I was given a buddy to help support me as I was new to the industry.
I also carry out quarterly 1 on 1 sessions with my competency accessor who checks on my progress and points me towards new topics to learn/ research.
The 'emerging talent' team within Mace provide you with training sessions throughout the year that supplement your learning on key aspects within construction.
In the early years of my apprenticeship I was given a buddy to help support me as I was new to the industry.
I also carry out quarterly 1 on 1 sessions with my competency accessor who checks on my progress and points me towards new topics to learn/ research.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have a line manager that supports me day to day with any queries or questions.
We have an Emerging talent team in the HR department that are dedicated to the apprenticeship and graduate programmes at Mace.
I have a competency access from Mace who supports my learning and guidance towards achieving my ICE membership.
We have an Emerging talent team in the HR department that are dedicated to the apprenticeship and graduate programmes at Mace.
I have a competency access from Mace who supports my learning and guidance towards achieving my ICE membership.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I am studying at London south bank university.
We have lecturers for each of the topics who can provide support for our learning, these are available during our class times or via email.
I have had some communication with a member of the university support team who helped set up my 20% of the job training tracker.
We have lecturers for each of the topics who can provide support for our learning, these are available during our class times or via email.
I have had some communication with a member of the university support team who helped set up my 20% of the job training tracker.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification will be in civil engineering which is very relevant to the work I carry out day to day. I can see how the structural design I carry out in class can relate to the real world structures and the technical knowledge I learn at university helps me to understand the decisions designers and contractors make.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
As a project team we have regular social events like meals, gatherings etc.
Mace as a company have a host of extra-curricular activities on offer which can be accessed easily via our infomace internal browser.
I have a regular badminton group that has formed from one of my project teams.
Mace as a company have a host of extra-curricular activities on offer which can be accessed easily via our infomace internal browser.
I have a regular badminton group that has formed from one of my project teams.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Mace are very supportive to their staff and take pride in their modern approach to construction.
Mace are very forward thinking and always look to achieve the inductry best in what they do.
they are a resilient and forward thinking company and have been very proactive in dealing with the pandemic.
Mace are very forward thinking and always look to achieve the inductry best in what they do.
they are a resilient and forward thinking company and have been very proactive in dealing with the pandemic.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
If you are applying to join Mace group, do some initial research into the company and its core values. Understand the Mace 2026 business strategy and its commitments towards net zero carbon in the future as this is Mace's vision for the future of construction. And finally be yourself!
