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Mace

Assistant Commercial manager Review

at Mace

Degree Apprenticeship

Surveying

London

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

3.6 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - 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
Tendering contracts and liaising with sub-contractors regarding works takin place on site and works to be carried out. Completing cost reports and analysing spend to ensure we do not go over budget, advising site team on changes and budgeting those changes
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
A good amount, Everyday i am learning new things and developing my knowledge, the project i am on is a challenge but i enjoy what every day brings

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, i have learnt a lot of new skills, I have learnt more about contracts, cash flows and costs flows. My skills on excel have progressed and I have also improved on my every day people management skills and communication skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support, they are always there to help and answer questions, as well as having a vey supportive team around me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A decent amount
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
So far the things i have learnt in 1st year at uni ave not had too much relation to my every day work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Yes, some

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
All round great company with big aspirations and are very supportive of all their staff
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
be yourself, be confident and ask questions as everyone is very friendly and always there to support
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