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Mace

Commercial Management Apprentice Review

at Mace

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Liaising with different team members, Site Visits, Cash Flows, Being in charge of works packages, Dealing with subcontractors, Contracts
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
To a great extent, my role is varied and there is a good career framework to allow for easy progressions

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Improved communication, how to work in a team, excel/Microsoft skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured, good managerial hierarchy, good buddy system, great apprenticeship team that run regular training and networking opportunities and partnered with a well known Uni
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots from various people, you have buddies you can go to for more personal support as well as the apprenticeship team and also your line managers for work-related support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They are available over email and the University portal, the lectures are in person so its much more personal and easy to access support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps you learn the more technical aspects and the knowledge required to progress
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
There are opportunities arranged by both the apprentices and the emerging talent team

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunity and insight into the field of construction, from a young age you're given big responsibility on multi-million pound projects whilst gaining a degree, a chartership, and getting a salary
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Learn about the company, be passionate about the role and know what the role entails
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