Assistant Commercial Manager (Consultancy) Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.2/10

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

Assistant Commercial Manager (Consultancy) working within Major Programmes sector. - Managing payment cycle each month - Responsibility of managing packages and Contractors - Reporting data to Client side and Contractors - Issuing change papers - Preempting future changes/ costs along the project - Using programmes such as Oracle Conject - Leading meetings - Fulfilling contractual obligations

6/10

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

I've gained much confidence as I've developed within role. Better able to communicate with other (internal/ external). Increased construction technical knowledge. Increased understanding and application of contracts. Gained ability to manage construction packages on a given project.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I would say I have started to enjoy my programme within my final years of apprenticeship, due to increased support and opportunities to learn various competencies. Bleakest time of my experience on the programme was through covid-19/ lock down.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Programme is quite organised. I'm made aware about upcoming training and there is a framework so I know what I should be working towards.

7/10

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

I receive a fair amount of support from my employer. Considerably in recent years. During my first year I had a very dedicated line manager who was in tune with my progression and growth. There was however an interim period (changed projects) where this was not quite met. This had then been addressed and I was moved onto a different project.

6/10

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

University AOO offers as much support as they can. In regards to safe guarding issues they will often direct you to third party organisations. I currently receive additional support with assignment planning and well-being via my university.

8/10

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

My qualification helps me to better understand the theory, which I can then apply at work. However, I do prefer to learn practically and with a more hands on approach.

6/10

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.)

The apprenticeship awards was a good opportunity to socialise with other members across the various cohorts. Work drinks. Charity events. There could however be more extra curricular.

4/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Opportunity to earn and learn.

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

To be yourself and show case your individual flare, will help you to stand out.