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Project Management Intern Review

at Mace

Internship (1 Month+)

Project Management

London

Review Submitted: November 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
• Managed document reviews and approvals across multiple projects, ensuring timely submissions and maintaining
project momentum.
• Managed a two-week experience student, introduced them to live project workflows
• Presented at internal project management meetings and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during site visits and client meetings
• Contributed to feasibility assessments and RIBA stage reviews whilst producing and editing an options appraisal report
• Conducted site inspections and snagging (fire stopper testing, FF&E reviews), taking ownership of quality assurance tasks
• Drafted legal documentation (Non-Completion Notice) and supported the flow of Collateral Warranties between
surveying teams
• Reviewed and refined a contractor-facing report prepared by senior management
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
A lot, I was on 4 live projects at different RIBA stages
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I learnt new skills and improved the ones I already had. I became better at organising tasks, working with different teams, and communicating clearly through meetings and presentations.
I also gained hands-on experience on site, reviewed reports and documents, and took on small leadership tasks that helped build my confidence.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support throughout my internship, mainly from my line manager, my buddy, and my mentor. They were always available to guide me, answer questions, and help me learn as I worked on different tasks.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was very friendly and supportive, and people were easy to talk to. Everyone worked hard but also made time to help each other. I felt included in meetings and day-to-day tasks, even as an intern. Overall, the atmosphere was positive, professional, and welcoming.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my internship and felt like I was learning something new every day. The work was interesting, and I liked being involved in real projects. The people were supportive, which made the experience even better. It was a very positive and motivating placement.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Mace
I would tell others to be open, ask questions, and take every chance to get involved. Show interest in the projects and don’t be afraid to speak to people, everyone is helpful. Be organised, work hard, and make the most of the support you get. If you stay curious and proactive, you’ll get a lot out of the experience.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Mace
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
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