Apprentice Cost Consultant 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:

Day-to-day cost consultancy based tasks. Undertaking Interim Valuations, change control cost tasks, undertaking measures, forming cost reports.

10/10

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

Developed a plethora of new skills regarding the construction industry and cost consulting practice in line with the Professional competencies required by the professional body associated with the practice - RICS. Additionally, this position has improved my interpersonal skills and allowed me to more effectively manage my time.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy learning and having tasks to do. It's interesting seeing what goes on behind the hoarding of a construction site and what needs to take place for construction to begin.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The Mace apprentice structure is very well organised. I feel like I develop at an adequate rate that doesn't make me responsible of things I am not capable of, whilst also giving me the opportunity to grow and develop my understanding of the industry.

10/10

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

Support is always present whenever I ask for it. I have NOT been in a situation in which I have asked for help and not received it.

10/10

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

My comments from the previous answer remain the same. I am yet to ask for help and not receive any,

10/10

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

Sometimes the training from the university I attend feels slightly inadequate. However this is because my employer teaches me things about the job I do prior to the university.

6/10

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

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Mace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's the best working environment I have been a part of throughout my working life. I enjoy the work that I do. The benefits Mace provides to its employees are second to none. Annual leave is generous and the team I am part of is truly welcoming.

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

Time management will be key to your success but help is always available to those who ask.