Project Manager Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

Liaising with clients and project team, trackers and other docs

8/10

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

Communication, Organisation, Time Management, Confidence

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly enjoy the programme and what it has to offer. From the training sessions which Mace provides to help with your development to being in an environment where everyone you work with wants to help you succeed and support you

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. Monthly training sessions, Quarterly review meetings, Team building days etc.

9/10

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

Apprentices have the chance to review their progress every quarter with the Emerging Talent team. Weekly/Fortnightly meetings with line manager

8/10

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

Reviews with training provider every 8 weeks to review progress with degree and APC accreditation. Help is offered with assignments all the time and easy to access training provider through internal forums, email or phone etc.

10/10

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

Working towards a University degree helps me to perform better as I am able to apply what I learn with what I do on a day-to-day basis. I can learn and develop my skill set through both my qualification and my work

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.)

Yes. Within my department, we have social events e.g. crazy golf, roof top parties etc. There are also sports teams to get involved in e.g. netball, football. Professional networking events are really encouraged and easy to sign up to on a monthly basis with contractors/subcontractors/suppliers etc.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Mace is a great company to work for. Mace is a people company; we support growth and development and the chance to exceed always. Mace is one of the top construction firms in the UK and we deliver amazing landmark projects across the globe which we are very proud of.

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

Be yourself. Be confident. Try to ask questions, no question is a silly one. Know the icon projects we have delivered. Show your ambition for the industry and projects we work on.