Assistant Civil Engineer Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

Assisting the engineers and construction managers with their daily tasks, includes conversing with subcontractors, learning about safety on site, learning the phasing of construction works.

9/10

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

Engineering knowledge and technical skills, communication, relationship building, time management.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme as I am a hands on learner, the programme helps me to learn that why by allowing me to get first hand experience on a construction site.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well organised, training days can be accessible months before they happen allowing you to plan around these mandatory days, the progression within the apprenticeship programme has been highlighted and is a well thought out structure.

10/10

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

There is lots of support both within my project team and the wider business.

9/10

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

Lots of support, they check in to make sure I am getting on ok regularly and consistently make it clear that there is help available if I am struggling with anything.

9/10

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

My qualification is directly linked to my role, it also helps to develop a more mathematical understanding to what i see in front of me whilst on site.

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 are often social events that are organised within project teams, sometimes expanding the invite out to contractors too.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Mace has a well structured support and development system in place especially for apprentices.

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

Show your personality and be yourself! Answer any questions honestly as its not always about your experience but how driven you are to gain experience.