Engineering Manager Review

My day-to-day role includes the managing of works to ensure that they are completed to the agreed standard with regards for Health, Safety, Cost and Quality. I manage a team of contractors including carrying out daily meetings to plan works, as well as weekly meetings with the project managers to coordinate works further in the future.

Over the past 5 years of my Apprenticeship I have learnt lots of new skills, to many to mention, and expanded my knowledge of the construction industry significantly. I feel i am a confident person who can lead teams and speak confidently when it comes to works on site within my area of responsibility.

I thoroughly enjoy my programme and the opportunities it has allowed me to be a part of. I have had excellent work based, and personal, opportunities throughout my time. I receive great support from members of my direct team as well as those in the wider business, and the HR team.

From my experience the the programme is very well organised. Regular updates are given by the HR team and training plans and invites are sent with plenty of notice. The structure is also good, with regular generalised training throughout the first years of the apprenticeship with less and more specific training later on in the programme.

I have received great support from my employer. The HR team look after you well ensuring plenty of relevant training as well as team building events. Support from my direct team is also great, with them having a good understanding of both my limitations and ambitions and giving me support in the relevant areas.

The support from my training provider has been good. There are offerings of support in place and some of the modules we take part in are directly targeted towards development of soft skills that we can implement directly in the workplace. Courses such as Professional Development are offered and personal tutors provided.

The theoretical knowledge I learn at university acts as a good base on site when carrying out works. For example the detailed knowledge of how structures works allows me to better inspect and look after structural frame works. The knowledge you learn at university helps to back up decisions made on site

There are many activities to get involved in through work. Social events are regular, and a good effort was made during Lockdowns to keep the team engaged, which is continuing while some of the team continue to work from home. There is a wide range of activities offered so all the team feels included.

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Mace Group is a great place to work, they are innovative, forward thinking and redefining the boundaries of ambition. They offer brilliant support for everyone throughout the business, and you have access to people at all levels, from fellow apprentices through to company directors. This is something that is not so prevalent within the industry for such a large company.

Mace Group are not looking for people who know everything, they are interested in development and would rather you have a passion to learn and push yourself rather than thinking you are already the best about. Asking questions and being a people person will help you go a long way, in this industry social and intellectual skills are equally as important.