Commercial Assistant Review

Mostly involves commercial admin works i.e. managing payments, making meeting notes, data entry and compiling spreadsheets. I manage document and invoice/payment trackers also.

I've gained a fair amount of technical knowledge regarding construction and construction methods, as well as methods of data analysis

I enjoy it a fair amount, in construction generally you are just expected to work beyond normal hours without extra pay i.e. 8-5 instead of 9-5, and you never really get to take a full lunch break, although this is not just me and applies to everyone in the office. It is enjoyable but can sometimes become tiring and repetitive considering the holiday allowance

Very well organised and structured, there are monthly apprentice trainings and the emerging talent managers are easily contactable

A fair amount of support, if I were to ask for it. Generally, since I am in my first year I can manage my workload between university and work well enough.

The lecturers are fine, but the admin at my training provider isn't quite up to scratch. The skills reviewers are generally hard to contact, and to try organise training for the hours logging platform was essentially impossible, I had to wait until it was flagged on the university system and I was contacted.

It is often useful since I become aware of specific industry terms used, or am able to use the technical knowledge to understand concepts being discussed at work, but it provides little in terms of making me better in my day to day tasks

There are lots of extra-curricular activities provided at Mace, such as the networks to join i.e. Women at Mace, Pets At Mace, and there are various apprentice networking events provided.

Yes

Although the working hours are quite long, there is a real sense of community in the office and I feel that Mace really care about and support their emerging talent i.e. both grads and apprentices. The company also provide opportunities globally, and the opportunity to move job roles if you're unhappy in your current role.

The company culture in Mace is really strong, so ensure you are aware of the company values and can describe a time you have demonstrated each one, or explain why you can relate to it. Try to apply the business values to "what would you do if..." scenarios when asked. Showing a genuine interest in the field can go a long way as well.