Cost Consultant 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:

As a cost consultant apprentice, I assist on a range of tasks with my manger along with having responsibility in my projects. Daily tasks include tender analysis, valuations, cost advice and cost checking.

10/10

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

I have definitely learnt lots of new skills aswell as developed my existing ones. We have a lot of internal training as part of the Mace apprenticeship scheme aswell as working towards my QS degree on a day release basis.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is great, theres lot of internal external training and you have a great support system to speak to.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Theres regular training sessions with a hybrid apporach.

8/10

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

You receive constant support from everyone at mace. There is lots of people that you can turn to to ask for support. Theres emerging talent team, your manager, a mentor and everyone else is willing to help.

9/10

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

We have regular meetings to discuss the programme and if I have any concerns. This is good because it allows any worry's to be addressed and sorted.

9/10

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

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.)

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The support network is amazing at Mace and theres always someone to turn to.

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

Just be yourself!