Assistant Commercial Manager Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Role consists of dealing with Contract communications, dealing with Sub-Contractors, completing valuations and managing change. Procurement of Subcontract packages consisting of compilation of scopes and pricing documents.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt both new skills and developed existing. I have learnt a lot of new technical knowledge and have developed soft skills such as confidence and speaking in groups.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured. Mace has internal training to help us develop technical knowledge and soft skills, I like this because it means our learning doesn't just take place at university and we meet other people from the business.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support from my employer. We have six monthly check ins to ensure that we are doing ok and we have a portfolio that we complete and review to ensure we are getting required experience.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Our training provider South Bank doesn't provide much support outside of lectures - as far as I am aware anyway.

5/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification is definitely helpful. Years 1 and 2 consisted of Construction technology and structures - this was very important as the majority of us had come straight from school and didn't have any construction knowledge.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Mace is a very social company to work for. We have regular work place socials and networking events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Mace is a very supportive work place which allows you to have as much responsibility and helps you to grow at your own pace. Its a great environment to learn and start your career.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?

Ensure that you do your research on the company. Make sure you understand the job role you are applying for. Most importantly, be passionate about the role and make sure your interviewer understands why you are so interested in this role and a good fit.