Apprentice Cost Consultant Review

by Mace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

I work on 2 projects; Project 1 - Work on valuations, cost report, cost plans go on site walks etc Project 2 - More of a overview commercial role, overseeing the commercial side of many projects worldwide for the client

9/10

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

I have learnt so much in under 2 years, before I stared I wasnt really sure what a cost consultant did but now I am independent at work on the whole

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it a lot, I have great support at Mace from the Emerging Talent Team but also my individual team

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very Well, there is structured training we receive a timetable for at the beginning of each academic year. They organise reviews multiple times a year

10/10

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

I receive full support from my employer

9/10

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

I receive support from LSBU, some people within the Uni more than others

7/10

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

I am only in my second year but I havent used much of what I do at work at uni

5/10

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.)

They have communities to join and people organise lots of social activities

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because the apprenticeship programme is great, it is well structured and you have lots of support and opportunities to further your development

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

Understand your role best you can before applying so they know you're interested in the job