Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Currently work as a commercial assistant in the Birmingham Office as part of the Mace-Dragados joint venture. Starting in September 2023 as an apprentice, I hope to gain the relevant knowledge and experience to aid the commercial team on delivering service excellence to their wide range of clients on his project. My day- to day role includes meeting clients, managing subcontractors and attending media events to gain the relevant experience for my role.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have develop my communication skills and my ability to learn and retain new information to enable me to perform my role to my best ability.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • My programme is extremely well structured and allows me to enjoy the role while developing my skills and knowledge externally, meeting new people with similar interests.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Extremely well structured programme that has delivered the relevant knowledge and experience.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot of support that targets my role and skills to help me develop further.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • multiple review meetings per year and external skills coach to help me target weaknesses and provide support.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My qualification is relevant and allows me to perform my daily tasks and helps me to grow within my role.

    10/10

  • 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 is volunteering and lots of social events in Birmingham from nights out and days out, to networking events to help further develop.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Brilliant place to work with amazing colleagues, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get into construction.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
  • Understand your role and the demands of the role for the interview stage, and always try and show initiative, no question is a wrong question.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Quantity Surveying

Birmingham, UK

February 2024


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