Quantity Surveyor Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Work on project, include budget creation, cost reporting, measurement of drawings. Responsibilities - dependent on project size, however this tends to be supporting project leads. Good wealth of experience gained working on projects - and you get to interact with project team (inc. client, design team, contractors).

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Developed a wealth of new knowledge. This includes budget management, understanding how construction works are quantified and costed.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very enjoyable - good WLB balance, no pressures to work outside of working hours, employer is flexible and training is interactive.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well structured - clear pathway, annual training schedules are in place. RICS is the end goal and the employer is supportive of me achieving this goal.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • High levels of support - this includes Line Management support, EMT support and project support.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Good level of support - we have check ins with Apprenticeship Outcomes Officers who meet us to review progress towards our qualification.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Qualification is well structured to support my day to day job.

    9/10
  • 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 - we have working groups which enable us to network with other people within the sector.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Supportive organisation, which is heavily invested in upskilling its employees. Clear pathway for career development.

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

    • Research Mace's key strategic goals, and projects completed, which shows that you have a high interest in the built environment.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Feltham, Greater London

March 2025

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