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Mace

Project Assisstant Review

at Mace

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.5 /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
4.4/5 - 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
As I have been placed on a quantity surveying team at the moment, I complete quantity surveying tasks such as assessing final accounts, rolling cost sheets and quality assurance of reports.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
From a technical point of view, I have developed my excel skills. I have also developed my professional communication and networking skills and can now form better significant professional relationship. This has allowed me to grow in confidence.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support I receive from my line manager and Mace is indescribable. There is a clear commitment (from the company) towards young individuals' professional development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Mace's office socials and forums (particularly in the office) can be exciting and cover a range of activities including baking, quizzes, bingo and forums on essential topics such as positive thinking and mental health. Mace also offers a volunteering day, which is an excellent way to give back to the community.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The environment. I feel incredibly supported by everyone and there is a willingness to assist others and provide them with the support to succeed- Mace aims to grow together.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Make sure to thoroughly study our website to ensure your values, behaviours and priorities relate to ours as they are the cornerstone to Mace's success.
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