Apprentice Construction Manager Review
at Mace
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Stratford, London, UK
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
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3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
On a day to day basis I will get to site for around 8 in the morning. I am assisting the management of the Facades on my site. I will attend a variety of meetings through out the day to ensure everyone is working safely and good progress is being made.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
On the Mace side of things I really enjoy my program. The team around me are very supportive and are always there to help with any questions that I need answered. The London South Bank University side of things is good. We are taught 3 modules weekly during uni season with 2 hours each lecture.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills. One of which is attention to detail. When working on a site everything is very precise and measured in millimeters. Not only is the placement of materials key but also looking into the health and safety of people working. You need to be very observant when looking at people working and ensuring they are following their method statements.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is structured well. At Mace we have training regularly with all of the other apprentices in our cohort. This is good, applicable training learning about various different areas within Mace. This is also great for networking with others and learning from them as well. The university is very structured as well with a timetable given at the start of the year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive great support from the employer. The emerging talent team are always there for us with any questions needed and any issues that we have on site. They also linked us with a buddy who is an apprentice / former apprentice doing the same apprenticeship as us so we have someone to relate too. Everyone on site is also great, very welcoming and easy to talk to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive average support from the provider. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], the course director is very helpful and has always assisted me if I have had any issues with anything linked to my university work. Regarding the lecturers some are better than others. The lectures for my course construction practice A are the best and most interactive. Both sally and these Lectures are 9/10. The others bring down the grade.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Only some aspects of my qualification are applicable for the workplace and help me perform better within my role. I would state that I learn more on the job and improve significantly through being on site rather than in the lecture halls. Also learning from other people in the same job as me is very beneficial.
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
At Mace there are loads of extra-curricular activities. They provide a volunteering day every year to volunteer for a local community or do charity work etc.. We also get invited to panel events every few months to have discussions with Senior members on Face and close subcontractors discussing various topic.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Mace group are a great company to work for and a leading Construction company right now in the UK and all over the world. They have one of the best apprenticeship programs out there and within mace you have the opportunity to work all around the world in Canada, Saudi, Dubai, Peru and many more locations.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Tips I would advice for others applying to Mace group is look into the company and do your background research. Look up our 4 engines , Look up some of the huge jobs we currently. Look into the company policies and our 2026 strategy. Most importantly be you and ask questions.
