Commercial Management Apprentice Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

Commercial management day to day activities include: assessing works, creating interim payment certificates, change control and assisting with monthly reporting.

8/10

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

I have learnt many technical skills relating to my role around managing money within a construction project. Also many skills relating to construction technologies and their application in a project. I have also greatly developed skills in communication and management.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I find it very enjoyable as my work is challenging but with support always available. The people here are all great, and I get the chance to be involved with building things which I have always enjoyed.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is well structured on the work side of things, however the interaction between the work and university could be improved a lot. Many topics are covered more than once by both sides so you end up being given the same information half a dozen times occasionally. Also the instruction on how to complete all the apprenticeship standards and logging is not covered very well and is still difficult to understand.

6/10

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

My employer gives me a high level of support that I am happy with. My work has been progressively built up to ensure I can handle it which has allowed me time to learn skills properly. If I need it there is always help available from others on my project or my manager.

9/10

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

Support from my training provider is there, but could be greatly improved. Better integration with work could help.

6/10

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

So far it hasn't been much help as the content is quite general and related to a different section of the construction industry to what I am doing at work. I think this will improve as the modules become more specialised.

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.)

Yes there is many activities throughout the year to get involved in.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a great company with lots of opportunities. The people are great and the work we do is exciting.

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

The interview process takes some time so be prepared for that. Read up about the role you are applying to so you have some general knowledge and aren't going in blind.