Project Manager Review

• Supported project managers across large-scale prison refurbishment projects by maintaining Excel trackers, preparing change request logs and identifying unrecorded changes to improve financial transparency.
• Assisted with governance and project delivery through drafting minutes, reconciling data across PCP logs and Early Warning Notices and coordinating updates to keep teams aligned.
• Assisted the MarComms team, gaining experience in stakeholder communications, social media and creative content; supported video editing for an internal short film and explored links between project delivery and creative production.

Yes

Yes I’ve definitely learnt new skills and developed existing ones during my time at MACE.
I gained valuable insight into the built environment and became familiar with tools and software mainly used within project management. I developed practical skills such as working with Gantt charts, financial tracking and supporting project documentation.
My time at MACE also helped me strengthen my project management abilities particularly organisation, communication and planning which are skills that align strongly with my future career aspirations in creative and media production. Overall, the experience gave me a strong professional foundation that I can apply across different industries.

I received a strong level of support during my internship at MACE.
My line manager and mentor were both really supportive and I really valued the relationship we built. Through them, I was also connected with a buddy who gave me additional insight, especially around my future career interests. I felt well-guided in understanding the built environment and the wider context of the projects I was involved in.
However, I do feel there could have been more structured support around the placement project.
Communication at times was difficult or not as clear, which made it challenging to progress as confidently as I would have liked. That said, the overall support I received in my day-to-day role and professional development was very beneficial.

The company culture and general atmosphere at MACE felt very community-driven and welcoming.
From my first week, I experienced this through a networking event where I was able to meet and connect with many colleagues across different teams. I also really appreciated the volunteer day initiative, which showed MACE’s commitment to giving back and being involved in the wider community.
There were also smaller communities within MACE, such as the Christian group, which I joined briefly and found to be warm and supportive. The interns and colleagues I worked with were genuinely friendly, approachable and always open to having a conversation or offering help when needed.
Overall, the culture felt inclusive, sociable and supportive something that made a big difference during my time there.

I overall really enjoyed my time at MACE. I learnt a lot during my internship, especially transferable skills that I can carry into my future career, as well as gaining a solid understanding of a sector I hadn’t been exposed to before. Everyone I worked with was welcoming, supportive and encouraging, which made a big difference to my experience.
My time at MACE also helped me recognise my areas of interest even more clearly and gave me more confidence in the direction I want to pursue moving forward.

Yes