Construction Manager Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

Assistant Construction Manager Daily tasks - Co-ordinate sub contractor packages - Daily site diary - Liaise with Other members of the team - Reporting - Health & Safety Inspecting - Quality Checks Sector - Commercial Offices

9/10

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

Learning and Understanding how a project works. (Project lifecycle) Honed Management Skills How to use pressure to get results How to read and understand the technical aspects of building.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy being involved in a line of work with a tangible product, with very evident and marvelous results that will stay with you for life. The culture within the apprentice team is very motivating.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by Mace?

Depends who your line manager is. Some are too busy to properly support you or may not really help much. Internal recognition is very limited. Recognition from Project is noticed, but not sure if appreciated much.

5/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Programme is very well structured and organised. However you do not have much say in what kind of project you go to first, and how long you want to spend there. However paths of progression are very good. There is opportunity to complete the apprenticeship early if you complete all competencies in the portfolio. However this will entirely depend on the type of project you land on at first. Can be seen as a luck of the draw.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The apprentice training programme with the mace Business School is very useful and aims to engage everyone no matter which sector you are in. It shows all the different stages of building on different projects. Going to other sites is very interesting and is a real eye opener.

9/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Manager does not give much support. HR team answer any and all questions I have. Attitude of other members of the team to support me is very good

7/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Salary is very good. The wage structure progressing through the years is fair and I am sure there is opportunity for more money if you prove you are worth it. Be wary that your university grades affect your end of year review. So study hard.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Lots of networking events, Training courses Comms sessions.

9/10

9. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company has a good vision for the future, and is one of the few companies around that are genuinely looking to expand, and are looking to the younger generation to be the innovators of the company.

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

Be thorough with your application Stay calm and collected during the interview, BUT you must try to showcase that you are an effective leader. Show you can co-operate in a team In the interview make sure you talk about why you want to do construction.