Commercial Assistant (Consultancy) Review

I am currently a commercial assistant in consultancy, studying quantity surveying at the University of Wolverhampton. My role includes responsibilities such as assessing applications for payments, updating forecasts, assurance work, and shadowing the commercial managers in my team. I am heavily involved with clients through day to day emails and client meetings.

I have definitely developed my communication skills by interacting with clients and colleagues every day. In terms of new skills, I have learnt how to use excel and how it can play a massive part in my role.

I have settled in really well at Mace. I have met great people and feel content with my journey so far. I feel supported by the emerging talent team, my line manager, and colleagues.

The Mace apprenticeship programme is well structured. They offer regular training sessions via teams and also in person which gives you the opportunity to speak to the other apprentices from different regions. Within my first week here at Mace, I was assigned a line manager, a team and a project enabling me to immediately surround myself with those that will support me on my journey.

I always feel supported by my employer. I always feel like I am contributing positively to the team and Mace group as a whole. If I am struggling on tasks, I know who is there to support me and guide me through the work.

I receive maximum support from my training provider. I have been assigned a skills coach from my training provider who attends quarterly reviews to discuss my progress and development on my apprenticeship programme.

I always find that topics I learn at university help with what I am doing at work and visa versa, which is a real pro of the degree apprenticeship programme. I am still only early on in my apprenticeship, but I am sure that there will be a lot of skills learnt at university that will assist me in my day to day role.

Our health and wellbeing team always put on fun activities and update us with regular volunteering opportunities. We have regular office social events and also graduates and apprentices sessions. There is an opportunity to attend professional networking events by staying up to date with RICS Matrics events.

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Mace are a huge company to work for. With this, you get the opportunity to work on multi - million pound projects, work with high profile clients, and learn from some of the best professionals in the industry.

1) Understand the job role or sector you are applying for. By understanding it, you will be able to know whether the apprenticeship is suited for you. 2)Create a professional CV and express your interest in joining the built environment. 3)Build your network early by creating a professional Linkedin account. Reach out to other apprentices currently at Mace to get an insight and understanding of the role and the company.