Project Controls Assistant Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

I am the Project controls Assistant, so on my current project this involves: (from tasks that take most of my time to the least) Being responsible for a project - this includes facilitating monthly reviews, interactions with the different stakeholders, creating and managing documents Regularly updating the KPI document and creating visual graphs showcasing that information which would be presented to the SLT for review of the project. Setting up Lunch and Learns for the whole PMO team to ensure continuous development and improvement.

10/10

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

Yes, some of them are: Software - My excel and Power BI skills have improved immensely - I am now able to create dashboards to showcase data, use pivot tables, and formulas I also attended mace provided training course for P6 - which has provided me with a basic understanding of the software Communication skills - having regular meetings with stakeholders, attending the Mace training for Apprentices and the end of year reviews with the SLT have not only improved my communication skills but also helped me become more confident in doing presentations. Time management - Juggling uni (assignments, tests, lectures etc.) and work Work Ethic - has helped me become more punctual, reliable and hard working

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am very happy with the programme. All the people I have met and worked with have been very helpful and patient. My line manager has regular catch ups with me and makes sure that I have adequate support for example if I need any help with assignments and if he can't help he gets me in contact with people who would be able to help. The whole team is very understanding and patient, and ensure that I have understood the task and are always ready to answer any questions I might have.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised. Mace have set up separate trainings with all apprentices in my year to help develop necessary skills and knowledge for example - how to build your personal brand, presentations, project lifecycles etc. I also have regular reviews with my link tutor from uni and my line manager and we set goals to be accomplished in the next 3 months before the next review.

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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.)

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

One of the reasons would be the people working at Mace - they are always ready to help and very friendly.

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

Not to be nervous - as apprentices they understand that we won't have much knowledge and they are here to help us develop that and skills