Commercial Apprentice (Construction) Review

Managing the financial status of a number of construction works packages on the Paddington Square project. This includes procurement, valuations and cost forecasting.

Development of communication and presentation skills. Building relationships within the team and externally (upstream with the client and downstream with subcontractors). Analytical skills used when looking to improve a cost position. My ability on Excel has also come a long way.

The apprenticeship is enjoyable and varied. My role means I constantly have the opportunity to walk the site and learn about the physical delivery of the project. I'm fortunate to be surrounded by great colleagues who make time in the office more enjoyable.

The apprenticeship programme is well structured and the Emerging Talent team are good at arranging regular training as well as other events. The training, both within the apprenticeship course and with the external qualification provider, is engaging and relevant to my role.

I receive a good amount of support from Mace, I feel that I am surrounded by people who are all happy to help me if I am struggling with something.

LSBU has provided decent support for me. The lecturers are all happy to receive questions during lectures and are usually prompt as responding to my emails.

The training I receive at university certainly helps my understanding of the technical aspects of construction. Some modules feel less relevant to my particular role but are interesting and engaging nonetheless.

Yes, the Emerging Talent team arrange regular networking events for apprentices. There is a very good social side to my role, I often get together with my team after work.

Yes

Mace is an industry leading company which gives you the opportunity to work on high profile and exiting projects. The structure of the apprenticeship programme is great and the company is full of helpful who want to see you succeed.

Do plenty of research into the roles available, try and get some work experience in the industry to make sure its for you, then go for it!