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Civil Engineer Review

at Mace

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

EC4Y

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.1 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My job role is a Civil Engineer in the construction industry. My main tasks are quality checking rebar to drawings and using a total station to carry out various tasks such as setting out, scanning and QA checking works onsite.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
To a good extent.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt plenty of skills to do with civil engineering, allowing me to carry out my job effectivly.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is structured quite well; the balance of work, university and chartership can be tricky to manage at times.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I feel that my qualification hasn't been exchangeable to my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Time to time.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to work for as there are lots of oppournities to get involved in and expand personal skills.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Make sure you have a postive attitued towards others and work.
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