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Mace

COMMERCIAL MANAGER Review

at Mace

Degree Apprenticeship

Surveying

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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 a commercial apprentice daily i will speak to the construction managers and project managers about their subcontractors and the works they have completed or yet to complete. i have package responsibilities and assessments that need to be done throughout the month.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i thoroughly enjoy my programme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes i have really developed my communication skills, including my written communication and presentation skills. i now understand that how information is presented is just as important as the information being presented.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the university structure could be improved however it is acceptable.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
my employer is very supportive and understands that my studies are included in my working hours.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
mace provide their own learning courses that also help with my studies, they also accommodate my needs and allow me to study during working hours when necessary.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
so far my qualification is very broad and general knowledge while work is quite specific, im hoping in the coming years the qualification learning will begin to be more specific
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
yes there are many team socials, communication events and apprentice networking events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
mace's culture is positive and driven
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
do your research on mace, show that you understand mace and what they are trying to do in the industry, during the interview process show that you care about what your talking about. mace are willing to work with you even if you dont have all the right things you just have to show that you are willing to learn and are open
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