Assistant Planning Manager Review
at Mace Construct
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Oxford
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Responsible for developing, managing, and assuring the project programme from pre‑construction through delivery and close‑out. Ensure the project can be delivered safely, on time, and efficiently
Provide robust, realistic programmes that reflect the construction methodology. Identify programme risk, mitigation strategies, and opportunities. Enable informed decision‑making through accurate reporting and analysis.
Provide robust, realistic programmes that reflect the construction methodology. Identify programme risk, mitigation strategies, and opportunities. Enable informed decision‑making through accurate reporting and analysis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt many new skills. Developed all skills I have come in with.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Structured very well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer. Mace are extremely helpful and supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Support is always given.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification reinforces your understanding and knowledge of the the job role. Provides key and alternative information to what you may be exposed to daily on your project. Vast range of knowledge.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Loads of Nights out and activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace Construct to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Mace to a friend because it provides the opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile projects while being part of a purpose‑driven organisation that genuinely invests in its people. Mace encourages a collaborative and inclusive culture where individuals are trusted, supported, and challenged to perform at their best. There is a strong focus on professional development, innovation, and continuous improvement, alongside a clear commitment to safety, wellbeing, and responsible delivery. The exposure to industry‑leading practices, combined with the chance to build a long‑term career within a respected global consultancy and construction business, makes Mace a rewarding and motivating place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace Construct?
Understand Mace’s purpose and values.
Show collaboration and teamwork.
Be open to learning and responsibility.
Demonstrate a proactive mindset.
Be yourself and be honest.
Prepare real project examples.
Show collaboration and teamwork.
Be open to learning and responsibility.
Demonstrate a proactive mindset.
Be yourself and be honest.
Prepare real project examples.
