Assistant Engineering Manager Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

My current role involves me carrying out Pre-pour inspections, Health and Safety inspections and Temporary Works inspections. I also run a weekly Quality meeting for both the Concrete and Steel packages. I track steel progress and am the Environmental Site Coordinator and the COSHH Coordinator.

9/10

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

I am continuously learning and developing new skills. With every project I am on, my role varies slightly, meaning I am exposed to different stages/ areas of a project.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme offers me a wide variety of skills, whether it's internal training or out on site in my day to day role. I love going to University once a week.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is extremely well structured. We are offered a lot of training in our 1st of 4 years which then diminishes year on year. This is appropriate as our responsibilities on our projects increases and therefore need to have more of a presence.

9/10

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

We receive a lot of support from the large Emerging Talent team, other apprentices and our project team.

8/10

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

Since being at UEL, I have received a lot of support. I have bi-annual meetings with my Line Manager and the University present to track my progress.

9/10

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

As Mace isn't an Engineering firm, the course doesn't always align, however I thoroughly enjoy both.

7/10

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.)

There are extra-curricular activities Mace offer as a business however these are better advertised to those at Head Office. My project team however regularly organises socials.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Mace is a fantastic company who provide lots of Benefits to their employees and working at Mace gives you the opportunity to work on some great projects.

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

Be authentic in your application and be passionate.