Project Assistant Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

Assistant project manager - attending, organising and co-ordinating meetings, taking minute’s where required. Ensuring efficiency across the project, for example accurate documentation. General project manager assistance with tasks they need assistance with.

9/10

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

Yes - Communication skills with the contractor and client, Excel skills, word skills, team work skills, motivation skills

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy my programme, there are lots of opportunities for development and training

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Fairly structured, there are plenty of opportunities to change sector/team if you’d like too.

6/10

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

Lots of support, weekly 1-1s with my manager and from the wider business where required

8/10

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

Lots of support, I know who to go to and extra support is available if I need it.

8/10

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

Very well, provides me with extra insight into the industry.

8/10

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, lots of social events for me to attend alongside networking events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A great company to work for, vast opportunities, opportunities to work abroad, a large company with a vast number of different sectors we operate in to gain a wider experience.

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

Be your true authentic self when applying.