Civil Engineer Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Civil engineering but part of the construction delivery team. Time split fairly evenly between office and site, looking at package progress, safety and structural QA.

9/10

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

Time management, communication upwards and downwards and engineering technical knowledge and practice.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

On-site activities are very enjoyable and interesting. I am more of an real-life learner, so prefer my experiences at work to university.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

University day and internal training days have fallen on the same day this academic year, which means I haven't attended any internal training sessions. The rest of the scheme is extremely well structured.

5/10

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

I have a great project team, including my line manager, and can reach out to a range of people in the business. Overall, very good.

10/10

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

They are offer a lot of support when I have had to reach out.

9/10

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

It helps for the fundamental knowledge of construction works. I've found it especially helpful for my role as temporary works supervisor.

7/10

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.)

Social events within the project team, ranging from evenings out to golf days. Networking events

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Spend a lot of time and resource on apprentices to aid their development.

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

Be honest in your interviews. Mace are looking for great and interesting characters so make sure you show yourself as someone more than the average Joe.