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Assistant Project Controller Review

at Mace

Graduate Scheme

Project Management

London

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 the Role
4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Mace?
Great
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Reporting, assurance, assistance, note taking, data management, stakeholder management. I enjoyed working with people from different areas of the team and business.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
My team has always been supportive in the work I do and helped me grow where I want to be.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
It is good, covers all the essentials.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Yes in most aspects but sometimes hard to get varied exposure.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
I have learnt a lot through the day to day and being exposed to different tasks and people.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
Always helpful
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
Good
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
Structure is good in my experience but sometimes can be confusing when trying to navigate or change
How would you rate Mace initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Mace CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes, the work culture is nice and the people have all been good. There are many exciting projects if you can work on them.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Mace?
Try and explore and network when coming onboard as it will help you down the line, in terms of understanding the business better and having people to support you.
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