Project Manager (Construction) Review

by Mace

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • It has inspired me to return to Mace after Graduation.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Fantastic team in the office i worked in.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • Senior Managers are more than happy to sit down and help with any query whether it be project related or towards your personal development

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • My line manager was very good at being aware at how much work I could handle.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I had my own projects to manage as well as being an assistant on others. Also developed how we centrally reported to the client with guidance on hand when needed.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • External training has been received on presentation and assertiveness skills which has been very valuable to my development.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Good range of personalities and experience. Fun to be around but work always took priority which was good.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Monthly invites, intranet help, a couple of staff dedicated to the scheme who could handle any questions.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • You can tell how much belief they have in the graduates due to the amount of time taken into each site visit and training day. Senior Directors arrive without fail.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Secured sponsorship for my final year at university and a job after graduation.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • We would usually go out for a drink or food after the training days. Everybody bonded very well.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • 5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • 3/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • 5/5

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Management Consulting

Scotland

June 2008


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