Construction Manager Assistant Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am a first year apprentice working as a construction Manager Assistant. This involves me shadowing the construction managers on site to gain a understand and better knowledge of what my roles and responsibilities will be.

10/10

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

New skills I have learnt and developed is how to effectively and professionally communicate with my team and other subcontractors on site. I have also developed my on site knowledge and understanding of the works that are taking place.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying the programme immensely. I appreciate having a look ahead of what the next couple of years have in store for me and what to expect.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very organised with not only what I do at my day to day job but also with the additional apprenticeship tasks such as the development sessions.

10/10

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

I receive all the support that I need from my employer. I am based with a team that are here to support me to get the best out of my apprenticeship and development my knowledge to the best that I can.

10/10

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

My training provider is there to support me when needed and have a check in meeting every three months were I can discuss any issues, concerns or support I may need.

10/10

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

My training provider gives me the qualification I need to get to where I want to be, a construction manager.

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.)

We try to have a team building activity every couple of weeks were we can discuss anything were feeling or doing at work or in our personal life away from the site. We also tend to do regular activities with our subcontractors.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

This company gives their all to supporting and helping you to achieve your end goal.

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

Make sure you are prepared to put in the hard work as it will all pay off.