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Commercial Assistant Review

at Mace

Graduate Scheme

Construction

London

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.2 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of the Role
4/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Mace?
Very good.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Large amount. Full commercial responsibility of multiple packages totaling circa £40m. Contractual responsibility as well as managing change on my job.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Very good line manager, trust and faith while teaching me how to be better.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
3/5
Work load is high. Could be compensated more for the construct part of the business.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Very well - largely down to my line manager and his support and trust in me.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
3/5
Extensive work load.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate Mace initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate Mace CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to work for, career progression opportunities is good and you are given large responsibilities to thrive.
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?
n/a
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