Cost Consultancy Assistant Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

Assisting the lead consultants on a variety of projects, Producing and updating cost plans, assisting with cost reports, analysing and benchmarking recommendations, various measurement exercises including the schedules of quantities and then using these measures to assist with the preparation of cost plans. Helping out on other projects when it is necessary.

9/10

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

Mainly learnt more technical skills when it comes to the construction industry. I have learnt how to use specialist software such as BIMMeasure, Causeway. I have also learnt more soft skills like how format documents in the proper way

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

So far I have really enjoyed my programme.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very organised. Always provides us with training dates and other information a long time months in advance

9/10

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

So far, a lot in assisting with general queries and on the job help.

9/10

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

They always answer emails with any queries and can stay behind after lectures if needed

8/10

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

Helps a lot because it provides us with the technical knowledge surrounding construction that we can apply to our job

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.)

There are several networking events and also other activities that you can get involved with e.g. football/social media.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is a good programme from a well known name in the industry that offers a range of job roles.

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

learn the values and include information that would make you stand out