Project Management Assistant Review
at Mace Construct
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management, Construction
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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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
Role:
Project Management/Design Management Assistant
Responsibilities:
- Work with the designers and subcontractors to ensure all drawings and documentation are completed, signed off and accepted before work can commence on site.
- Track and respond to design queries that may arise during the construction phase.
- Track construction progress along the programme as the project commences.
- Ensure all designs/works have been coordinated between all the parties involved.
- Ensure all scope gaps are identified and instructed with all the necessary information.
Project Management/Design Management Assistant
Responsibilities:
- Work with the designers and subcontractors to ensure all drawings and documentation are completed, signed off and accepted before work can commence on site.
- Track and respond to design queries that may arise during the construction phase.
- Track construction progress along the programme as the project commences.
- Ensure all designs/works have been coordinated between all the parties involved.
- Ensure all scope gaps are identified and instructed with all the necessary information.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Pros:
- Regular CPD sessions with your cohort.
- Support from the Emerging Talent team.
Cons:
- Delayed explanations on chartership processes and end point assessments.
- Lack of visibility on projects across the company.
- Regular CPD sessions with your cohort.
- Support from the Emerging Talent team.
Cons:
- Delayed explanations on chartership processes and end point assessments.
- Lack of visibility on projects across the company.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Some skills that I have developed are as below:
Writing skills:
- I can communicate in a more formal manner with correctly structured information to address the relevant person/party.
People skills:
- I am able to better facilitate communication between people in different roles and with different temperaments.
Writing skills:
- I can communicate in a more formal manner with correctly structured information to address the relevant person/party.
People skills:
- I am able to better facilitate communication between people in different roles and with different temperaments.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It has a good structure, but I think more support could be provided to apprentices in terms of advice on the overall scheme (around end point assessments and next steps).
It would be better if all the apprenticeship sessions had relevance to projects or courses.
It would be better if all the apprenticeship sessions had relevance to projects or courses.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The Emerging Talent team is great, they respond to any questions you have and provide support. Aside from that, each project is different - I receive good support from the team I work with.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider is great with advice and support towards my qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My degree helps me understand majority of the conversations around work in terms of terminology and construction concepts and technology, which in turn helps me with my work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
- Apprentice and graduate events
- Volunteering opportunities
- Mace has events relating to the groups you can choose to be a part of (Women at Mace, Ex Military, Parents at Mace etc)
- Volunteering opportunities
- Mace has events relating to the groups you can choose to be a part of (Women at Mace, Ex Military, Parents at Mace etc)
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Mace Construct to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good company to work for as you have people to support you while you learn and develop your skills and understanding.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace Construct?
Tailor your application based on the project, course and role you’re applying for. Learn about the company and the industry before applying and show interest. Remember the interview is just a conversation.
