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Commercial Assistant 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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
I am a Quantity Surveyor currently on a residential job in North Greenwich, which is due to finish September this year. Day to day I carry out QS roles including monthly valuations, Client Applications etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme, I feel it has improved my character as well as skills as a QS.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have been able to enhance my ability to communicate better as well as improving my organisational standards.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme if well structured, it gives a good balance of education as well as exposure to workplace environment and development.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a large amount of support from my employer whether that be external training, day to day through my line manager or our emerging talent team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive quite a lot of support as I go to lectures every week and they are always available for questions and to help me learn.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel confident that it helps me perform better.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes constant development days and networking events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Be curious throughout to help you learn as much as possible in early years in the industry
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