Project Apprentice Review

Item: Project Apprentice at Mace
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at Mace

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Manchester

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - 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

The type of responsibility carried out on a day to day basis is largely dependent on the stage the project is currently in. Currently throughout the day I carry out analysis on the Contractors tender reports, carry our risk analysis and programme reviews.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Thoroughly enjoy all aspects of the course. I like the balance between University and the day job. I enjoy the rotational nature of the role as tasks are consistently changing. A very good connection with colleagues on the same project as well as meeting all the apprentices at apprenticeship training courses.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

The nature of project management means you are exposed to a wide variety of skills or areas but are not required to have a great depth of knowledge. I have widened my skills understanding how risks, costs and many more are developed and managed. In specific the skills which I have gained in detail are organisation, time management and communication. Completing fundamental project management courses I understand the apprenticeship Im taking will eventually lead to development of problem solving and leadership skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

The programme has good organisation with a portfolio where certain tasks at the end of the 5 years needs to be achieved. However it is not too restrictive but allows work to be carried out based on where you are on the project. Every apprentices route will be different as there is not one set layout. There is apprenticeship training every month where all the apprentices get together and learn new skills.
It is more based on the individual project.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

There is much support from the company through the buddy system where you can seek advice from someone in a simaler position as well as having consistent meetings with the emerging talent team for any advice or help required. Also consistent weekly catch ups with manager where the type of tasks I carry out are reviewed and discussed.
The emergent talent team is also very helpful for any issues regarding unoversity or the apprenticeship that arise.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

We receive significant support as we receive 1 day a week to help achieve our qualification, the training provider also has extra curricular sessions to help achieve assessments and chartership.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

3/5

As a PM the quantity surveying course does not directly relate, however it helps me gain a wider understanding of the construction industry which is necessary as a PM. PM is a skill which is primarily learnt with experience so it is difficult to have a direct overlap from a degree.

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 regular activities available such as the young professional groups where we go on site visits and gain a wider understanding. There are sports and social activities available that I haven't been able to attend but will in the future.